Modification History
HLT07 Version 4 |
HLT07 Version 5 |
Comments |
HLTDP602C Gather data, conduct dental prosthetic examination and develop treatment plan |
HLTDP602D Gather data, conduct dental prosthetic examination and develop treatment plan |
ISC upgrade changes to remove references to old OHS legislation and replace with references to new WHS legislation. No change to competency outcome. |
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain accurate, complete and legal records of the client’s personal, medical and dental information It also describes the skills and knowledge to develop a treatment plan prior to removable dental prosthetic treatment All procedures are carried out in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures, current infection control guidelines, Australian and New Zealand Standards, State/Territory legislative requirements and organisation policy |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit applies to work in dental prosthetics at advanced diploma level |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Pre-requisite units |
This unit must be assessed after successful achievement of pre-requisites:
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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. Obtain a complete client history |
1.1 Obtain accurate, complete and legal records of the client's personal, medical and dental history 1.2 Check accuracy of information with the client or where appropriate carer/guardian 1.3 Verify information with appropriate practitioner, where required by relevant guidelines or legislation |
2. Consult medical history of client |
2.1 Consult and use appropriate medical history in determining requirements for removable dental prosthetic treatment 2.2 Consult client and/or carers about medical history to ensure it is accurate and current |
3. Obtain and record client data |
3.1 Record relevant information legibly, accurately and completely 3.2 Assist clients and/or carers to complete data forms as required 3.3 Obtain and document consent following ethical and legal requirements 3.4 Obtain client and/or carer signature where possible, to signify accuracy of the statement 3.5 Maintain client confidentiality |
4. Assess oral status for removable dental prosthetic procedures |
4.1 Assess intra-oral status accurately in accordance with relevant guidelines and legislation 4.2 Modify examination procedures according to the specific needs of the client |
5. Develop a removable dental prosthetic treatment plan |
5.1 Interpret and evaluate the results of removable dental prosthetic examinations 5.2 Consider the client's medical and dental history when developing a treatment plan 5.3 Make prosthetic assessment in accordance with organisation procedures 5.4 Consult dentist/doctor where appropriate and in accordance with legislative guidelines 5.5 Refer client to dentist/doctor where appropriate 5.6 Observe centric and eccentric mandibular movements |
6. Obtain client/carer consent |
6.1 Involve the client and/or carer in discussions about their treatment using language that is understandable to them 6.2 Provide full details about removable dental prosthetic treatment options and the risks and benefits of the treatment 6.3 Allow sufficient time to discuss treatment options with client and/or carer 6.4 Help clients understand the effects of treatment or no treatment and to clarify their preferences 6.5 Ensure flexibility of client services that consider client's special needs 6.6 Obtain and document consent following ethical and legal requirements |
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 This includes 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 This includes the ability to:
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Evidence Guide
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 competency unit: |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment: |
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Method of assessment |
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Access and equity considerations: |
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Range Statement
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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Client information may include: |
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Relevant guidelines or legislation may include but is not limited to: |
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Prosthetic assessment may include: |
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Specific needs may include but are not limited to: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable