Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
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This unit describes the skills and knowledge required by workers to provide practical information and instruction to clients and groups in relevant aspects of oral health self-care |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit is intended to address skills and knowledge required by those working in a range of health and community services environments whose work roles involve a level of interaction with clients that enables them to provide practical demonstration and instruction of oral hygiene practices and techniques |
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
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Use appropriate oral health care resources to address the needs of the target audience |
1.1 Access and provide oral health information as required to address planned outcomes 1.2 Prepare information so that it is relevant to the target audience and use a person-centred approach to identify and respond effectively to individual needs 1.3 Ensure flexible approach to delivery, using materials and methods that take into account social and cultural determinants of health, location, economic and physical circumstances, age, language, culture, capability and communication needs of the target audience 1.4 Respond to client enquiries or concerns by providing accurate information about oral health issues and risk factors related to oral health, including the importance of diet and nutrition 1.5 Address identified client issues where appropriate by providing information about the importance of regular oral checks, risk factors for oral disease, prevention of oral disease, consequences of oral disease and the need to follow up oral problems |
2. Demonstrate and provide information and instruction on oral hygiene techniques and appropriate aids to meet planned outcomes |
2.1 Ascertain requirements specific to client by questioning, observing and accessing available information 2.2 Provide accurate instruction in a variety of relevant oral hygiene techniques and demonstrate techniques addressing specific client requirements 2.3 Use standard precautions to address infection control requirements 2.4 Work with clients to ensure effective toothbrushing and soft tissue care with both manual and electric toothbrushes and other oral hygiene aids where relevant 2.5 Demonstrate and provide instruction on the care of partial and full dentures 2.6 Provide instruction on the use of fluoride toothpaste and the option of topical self-care products, advising clients to further discuss with their oral health care practitioner as appropriate 2.7 Provide support in a person-centred manner that engages the target audience, provides a basis for making informed decisions and encourages them to actively participate and ask questions 2.8 Provide opportunities for participants to demonstrate learned skills 2.9 Encourage clients to follow effective oral hygiene practices and make positive knowledge, attitude and behavioural changes 2.10 Maintain client confidentiality in line with organisation and legislative guidelines |
3. Follow up and reinforce oral health information and instruction |
3.1 Implement a review strategy to determine the effectiveness of the oral health information and instruction and whether planned outcomes were met 3.2 Implement changes to oral health information and instruction processes based on review outcomes 3.3 Regularly update and maintain records of oral health care programs delivered according to organisation policies and procedures |
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 knowledge (contd):
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Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:
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Essential skills (contd): 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
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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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Target audience may include but is not limited to individuals and groups who are: |
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Oral health information may include but is not limited to: |
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Planned outcomes may refer to: |
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Person-centred refers to: |
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Oral health issues may include but are not limited to: |
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Importance of diet and nutrition on oral health may include: |
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Risk factors for oral disease may include but not be limited to: |
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Prevention of oral disease may include but is not limited to: |
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Consequences of oral disease may include but are not limited to: |
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Oral hygiene techniques may include, but are not limited to: |
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Appropriate aids may include: |
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Standard precautions refer to infection control which includes: |
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Toothbrushing may include: |
Using currently accepted methods to clean:
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Knowledge, attitude and behavioural changes may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable