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Assist in dental procedures during general anaesthesia

Assist in dental procedures during general anaesthesia

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTDEN019
State Code
ODK17
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
02/07/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/10/2021
Field of Education
060703 - Dental Assisting
Original Release Date
29/10/2021
Nominal Hours
180
Description
This unit of competency describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist the practitioner in carrying out dental procedures on patients under general anaesthesia.This unit applies to dental assisting work under the instruction and supervision of the dental practitioner.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare patient for dental procedures under general anaesthesia.
  • 1.1. Confirm and document arrangements for an escort for patient following the procedure.
  • 1.2. Provide an opportunity and environment for patient or carer to ask questions.
  • 1.3. Make accessible in the clean zone of the surgery the necessary patient records.
  • 1.4. Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
  • 1.5. Assist with confirmation of the correct patient, site, and procedure.
2. Prepare for dental procedures under general anaesthesia.
  • 2.1. Perform suitable hand hygiene and use aseptic technique in applying personal protective equipment in preparation for procedures under general anaesthesia.
  • 2.2. Prepare the equipment, instruments, materials and medicaments for the planned procedure.
  • 2.3. Ensure instruments for dental procedure are ready and usable at the suite or theatre.
  • 2.4. Follow suite or theatre organisational policy and procedures.
  • 2.5. Identify required instruments and equipment, transfer them safely using aseptic technique.
3. Assist with patient discharge after undergoing dental procedures under general anaesthesia.
  • 3.1. Follow organisational policy and procedures while assisting in the provision of post-operative dental procedures.
  • 3.2. Ensure post-operative written instructions are communicated and provided by authorised person to patient, carer or escort.
  • 3.3. Assist in the authorised discharge of patient to the carer or escort according to organisational policies and procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWA48 HLTDEN005 Assist in oral health care procedures during general anaesthesia Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGW8 HLT45021 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting Qualification