HLT60407 Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics

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HLT60407 Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics

Modification History

Not Applicable

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:

Dental prosthetist

Pathways Information

Not Applicable

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

To gain entry into this qualification, candidates must demonstrate competence through a recognised training program or recognition process, in the following core units of competency (or their equivalent) from the Diploma of Dental Technology:

BSBWOR301A	Organise personal work priorities and development

BSBINM301A	Organise workplace information

HLTDT301C	Construct models (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTOHS200B)

HLTDT302C	Construct custom impression trays (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTOHS200B)

HLTDT303C	Construct registration rims (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTOHS200B)

HLTDT304C	Articulate models and transfer records (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTOHS200B)

HLTDT315C	Construct thermoformed bases and appliances (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTOHS200B, HLTDT301C, HLTDT302C, HLTDT304C)

HLTDT507C	Construct immediate dentures (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTDT301C, HLTDT302C, HLTDT303C, HLTDT304C, HLTDT519B)

HLTDT508C	Construct removable acrylic partial dentures (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTDT301C, HLTDT302C, HLTDT303C, HLTDT304C)

HLTDT509C	Construct cast metal alloy removable partial denture framework (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTDT301C, HLTDT302C, HLTDT303C, HLTDT304C, HLTDT519B)

HLTDT510C	Construct crown and bridge structures (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTDT301C, HLTDT302C, HLTDT304C)

HLTDT511C	Join alloy structures (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTDT301C, HLTDT302C, HLTDT303C, HLTDT304C, HLTDT519B, HLTDT507C, HLTDT508C, HLTDT509C, HLTDT510C)

HLTDT512C	Take tooth shades (Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C)

HLTDT513C	Construct fixed restorations (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTDT509C, HLTDT510C)

HLTDT514C	Construct orthodontic appliances (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTOHS300B, HLTDT301C, HLTDT302C, HLTDT303C, HLTDT304C, HLTDT519B, HLTDT507C, HLTDT508C, HLTDT509C, HLTDT510C, HLTDT511C)

HLTDT517C	Construct oral splints (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTOHS300B, HLTDT301C, HLTDT304C, HLTDT519B)

HLTDT518C	Repair and modify dentures and appliances (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTOHS300B, HLTDT301C, HLTDT304C, HLTDT519B)

HLTDT519B	Construct simple complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTOHS300B)

HLTOHS300B	Contribute to OHS processes

Employability Skills Summary

Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries

Packaging Rules

PACKAGING RULES 16 units of competency are required for award of this qualification including: 15 core units 1 elective unit, to be selected from those listed below the core units

Core units

BSBADM311A	Maintain business resources

BSBFIA301A	Maintain financial records

BSBRES401A	Analyse and present research information

HLTDP601C	Identify, select and prepare instruments, equipment, materials (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302B, HLTOHS401A)

HLTDP602C	Gather data, conduct dental prosthetic examination and develop treatment plan (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302B, HLTOHS401A)

HLTDP603C	Take impressions (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302B)

HLTDP604C	Establish and record jaw relationships and select artificial teeth (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302B, HLTOHS401A, HLTDP601C, HLTDP602C, HLTDP603C)

HLTDP605C	Evaluate a removable dental prosthesis at try-in stage (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302B, HLTOHS401A, HLTDP601C, HLTDP602C, HLTDP603C, HLTDP604C)

HLTDP606C	Insert and issue a completed removable dental prosthesis (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302B, HLTOHS401A, HLTDP601C, HLTDP602C, HLTDP603C, HLTDP604C, HLTDP605C)

HLTDP607C	Perform maintenance treatment for clients with removable dental prostheses (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302B, HLTOHS401A, HLTDP601C, HLTDP602C, HLTDP603C, HLTDP604C, HLTDP605C, HLTDP606C)

HLTFA301C	Apply first aid

HLTHIR501B	Maintain an effective health work environment

HLTIN301C	Comply with infection control policies and procedures

HLTIN302B	Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work (Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C)

HLTOHS401A	Maintain workplace OHS 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: HLTAMBFC301C, HLTDA407C)

HLTDA417B	Take a clinical photograph (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302B)

HLTDP608B	Construct and insert an implant retained overdenture (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302B, HLTOHS401A)