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Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image

Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTDEN008
State Code
AWA44
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/06/2016
Field of Education
060799 - Dental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
22/06/2016
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret a prescribed request for a dental radiographic image. It also includes the preparation of the patient for dental radiography and the selection of equipment requirements.This unit applies to dental assisting work.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand Standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret the request for the prescribed dental radiographic image
  • 1.1 Interpret the request accurately using appropriate dental terminology
  • 1.2 Assess the request for sufficient information to produce the radiographic image and obtain additional information when insufficient
  • 1.3 Select and use appropriate exposure variables in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and patient requirements
2. Refer to previous dental radiographic imaging
  • 2.1 Review previous dental radiographic images for technical quality
  • 2.2 Clarify technical quality of previous radiographic images using additional information or advice from dental practitioner
3. Assess and determine the procedure prior to exposing a dental radiographic image
  • 3.1 Determine the patient’s ability to comply with instructions
  • 3.2 Review modifications to the standard procedure with the operator prior to implementation
  • 3.3 Obtain additional information and advice from the dental practitioner before proceeding with the procedure
  • 3.4 Explain the procedure and necessary requirements clearly to the patient before commencement
  • 3.5 Prepare patient prior to producing a dental radiographic image
  • 3.6 Confirm patient identity and match to the request
  • 3.7 Obtain consent from the patient or carer
4. Select and prepare dental radiographic imaging equipment and accessories appropriate to the procedure
  • 4.1 Select appropriate dental radiographic imaging equipment for the procedure and identify patient requirements
  • 4.2 Select and use correctly appropriate accessories for dental radiographic imaging
  • 4.3 Select appropriate technical variables of the dental radiographic imaging equipment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD112 HLTDA411D Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODI44 HLTDEN022 Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AYY9 HLT45015 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting Qualification
AD300 HLTSS00060 Dental radiography skill set Skill set