HLT65015 Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics

Release 1

HLT65015 Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 3.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Supersedes HLT60412. Change to packaging rules. Minimum work requirement of 240 hours. Entry requirement.

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of a dental prosthetist who works as independent practitioners in the assessment, treatment, management of a person who requires provision of removable dentures; and who also provides unique flexible removable mouthguards used for sporting activities.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least of 240 hours of dental prosthetist clinical practice work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

A graduate holding an Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics approved by the Dental Board of Australia is able to apply for registration with the Dental Board of Australia. Further information on registration is available at www.dentalboard.gov.au

Entry Requirements

To gain entry into HLT65015 Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics a candidate must hold the HLT55115 Diploma of Dental Technology or its equivalent.

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 12

11 core units

1 elective unit from the electives listed below or from any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course – this unit must be relevant to the work outcome.

Elective chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

CHCPOL003	Research and apply evidence to practice
HLTDEN004	Implement an individualised oral hygiene program
HLTDEP001	Identify, select and prepare instruments, equipment and materials
HLTDEP002	Gather data, conduct dental prosthetic examination and develop treatment plan
HLTDEP003	Take impressions
HLTDEP004	Establish and record jaw relationships and select artificial teeth
HLTDEP005	Evaluate a removable dental prosthesis at try-in stage
HLTDEP006	Insert and issue a completed removable dental prosthesis
HLTDEP007	Perform maintenance treatment for clients with removable dental prostheses
HLTDEP008	Construct and insert an implant retained overdenture
HLTINF002	Process reusable instruments and equipment

Electives

HLTDEN011	Implement an oral health promotion program
HLTDEN014	Take a clinical photograph
BSBFIM501	Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBHRM602	Manage human resources strategic planning
BSBLDR502	Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
BSBRKG505	Document or reconstruct a business or records system
BSBWOR502	Lead and manage team effectiveness

Qualification Mapping Information

No equivalent qualification.

Links

Companion volumes from the CS&HISC website - http://www.cshisc.com.au