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HLT60412 Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics |
HLT60412 Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics |
Updated licensing advice in line with current industry requirements. Corrections to errors. Equivalent outcome. |
Description
This qualification provides the knowledge and skills needed to work as a registered Dental Prosthetist. It includes the skills of dental prosthetic examination, taking impressions, dental prosthesis try-in and inserting, issuing and maintaining dental prostheses.
Depending on particular state/territory legislation and regulations the qualification may need to be combined with the specified periods of clinical practice before the graduate can work as a dental prosthetist.
Occupational title for this worker is:
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Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
In order to practice as a Dental Prosthetist in Australia, you will need to be registered under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act, by the Dental Board of Australia. Further information regarding requirements for registration as a Dental Prosthetist is available here: www.dentalboard.gov.au
Registered Training Organisations that deliver the Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics are responsible for ensuring that their programs meet Australian Dental Council/Dental Council (New Zealand) Accreditation Standards: Education Programs for Dental Prosthetists/ Clinical Dental Technicians (NZ). Only graduates from Australian Dental Council accredited programs are considered by the Dental Board of Australia for registration as Dental Prosthetists. Further information regarding accreditation is available here: www.adc.org.au
Entry Requirements
To gain entry into HLT60412 Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics a candidate must demonstrate competence through a recognised training program or recognition process, in the following core units of competency (or their equivalent) from the HLT50512 Diploma of Dental Technology:
BSBWOR301B Organise personal work priorities and development
BSBINM301A Organise workplace information
HLTDT301D Construct models (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTWHS200A)
HLTDT302D Construct custom impression trays
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTWHS200A)
HLTDT303D Construct registration rims
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTWHS200A)
HLTDT304D Articulate models and transfer records
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTWHS200A)
HLTDT315D Construct thermoformed bases and appliances
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTWHS200A, HLTDT301D, HLTDT302D, HLTDT304D)
HLTDT507C Construct immediate dentures
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTDT301D, HLTDT302D, HLTDT303D, HLTDT304D, HLTDT519C)
HLTDT508C Construct removable acrylic partial dentures
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTDT301D, HLTDT302D, HLTDT303D, HLTDT304D)
HLTDT509D Construct cast metal alloy removable partial denture framework
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTDT301D, HLTDT302D, HLTDT303D, HLTDT304D, HLTDT519C)
HLTDT510C Construct crown and bridge structures (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTDT301D, HLTDT302D, HLTDT304D)
HLTDT511C Join alloy structures (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTDT301D, HLTDT302D, HLTDT303D, HLTDT304D, HLTDT519C, HLTDT507C, HLTDT508C, HLTDT509D, HLTDT510C)
HLTDT512D Take tooth shades (Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C)
HLTDT513C Construct fixed restorations
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTDT509D, HLTDT510C)
HLTDT514D Construct orthodontic appliances (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTWHS300A, HLTDT301D, HLTDT302D, HLTDT303D, HLTDT304D, HLTDT519C, HLTDT507C, HLTDT508C, HLTDT509D, HLTDT510C, HLTDT511C)
HLTDT517D Construct oral splints (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTWHS300A, HLTDT301D, HLTDT304D, HLTDT519C)
HLTDT518D Repair and modify dentures and appliances (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTWHS300A, HLTDT301D, HLTDT304D, HLTDT519C)
HLTDT519C Construct simple complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTWHS300A)
HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes
Employability Skills Summary
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries
Packaging Rules
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PACKAGING RULES 16 units of competency are required for award of this qualification including:
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Core units
BSBADM311A Maintain business resources
BSBFIA301A Maintain financial records
BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information
HLTDP601D Identify, select and prepare instruments, equipment, materials
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302C, HLTWHS401A)
HLTDP602D Gather data, conduct dental prosthetic examination and develop treatment plan (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302C, HLTWHS401A)
HLTDP603C Take impressions (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302C)
HLTDP604D Establish and record jaw relationships and select artificial teeth
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302C, HLTWHS401A, HLTDP601D, HLTDP602D, HLTDP603C)
HLTDP605D Evaluate a removable dental prosthesis at try-in stage
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302C, HLTWHS401A, HLTDP601D, HLTDP602D, HLTDP603C, HLTDP604D)
HLTDP606D Insert and issue a completed removable dental prosthesis
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302C, HLTWHS401A, HLTDP601D, HLTDP602D, HLTDP603C, HLTDP604D, HLTDP605D)
HLTDP607D Perform maintenance treatment for clients with removable dental prostheses
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302C, HLTWHS401A, HLTDP601D, HLTDP602D, HLTDP603C, HLTDP604D, HLTDP605D, HLTDP606D)
HLTFA311A Apply first aid
HLTHIR501C Maintain an effective health work environment
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTIN302C Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work
(Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C)
HLTWHS401A Maintain workplace WHS processes
Relevant electives
One elective is to be selected for this qualification for the following units.
BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
HLTDA413B Implement an oral hygiene program for older people
(Note pre-requs: HLTAMBFC301D, HLTDA407D)
HLTDA417B Take a clinical photograph
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302C)
HLTDP608C Construct and insert an implant retained overdenture
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302C, HLTWHS401A)
