Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
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This unit describes the skills and knowledge required by workers to carry out basic oral health screening of clients using tools that are accepted by the oral health sector |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit is appropriate for workers in a range of health and community services environments whose work roles involve the type of interactions with clients that would enable the use of basic oral health screening tools Application could be stand alone or as part of other screening processes to identify the need for referral to an oral health practitioner or for additional education or instruction in oral health care Examples of tools that are accepted by the oral health sector for oral health screening are listed in the Range Statement of this unit |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for and participate in basic routine oral health screening services |
1.1 Explain screening procedure and rationale to clients 1.2 Take into account client's ability to self report 1.3 Seek information and guidance on tools to work with certain individuals and the most suitable approach, taking into consideration factors such as, cognitive ability, communication methods and culture 1.4 Obtain feedback from client to determine that procedure is understood and obtain consent from client or relevant substitute decision maker to conduct screening 1.5 Prepare screening materials and documents 1.6 Perform basic routine screening in line with legislative requirements , organisation requirements and within own work role 1.7 Use only screening tools that are currently accepted by the oral health sector and are fit for basic oral health screening as part of client support work 1.8 Use tools correctly, strictly according to instructions, guidelines and/or training approved by the oral health sector' |
2. Follow screening tool questioning, observation and recording requirements |
2.1 Use screening tool to question clients about their oral health taking into account specific individual issues 2.2 Document and record client responses to questions 2.3 Record observations about client's oral health in appropriate format according to tool and organisation guidelines 2.4 Consult with other health personnel where necessary to assist with, confirm or clarify screening and recording processes and outcomes 2.5 Complete reporting processes using information from client, significant others and own observations 2.6 Confirm available and appropriate referral pathways to address identified client needs in line with own work role 2.7 Where appropriate and in consultation with others where necessary, refer clients to address identified needs for oral health education and/or assessment 2.8 Where screening was unsuccessful report and follow up appropriately |
3. Review screening process and outcomes |
3.1 Ask for feedback from clients and other relevant stakeholders to determine the effectiveness of screening processes and identify any issues in own use of screening tool/s 3.2 Where appropriate, discuss with clients and other relevant stakeholders any issues or obstacles relating to referrals made 3.3 Discuss feedback with other members of the team and take appropriate action to address feedback where required |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge : The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include knowledge of:
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Essential skills : It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:
In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include the ability to:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency : |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Basic routine oral health screening services may include : |
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Screening refers to : |
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Tools to work with certain individuals may include but not be limited to : |
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Substitute decision maker (in relation to consent ) must be : |
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Legislative requirements refers to : |
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Screening tools that are currently accepted by the oral health sector include : |
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Specific individual issues may include but not be limited to : |
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Document and record may include the use of : |
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Organisation guidelines may include but are not limited to : |
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Other health personnel may include but are not limited to : |
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Feedback may be provided : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable