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Gather data, conduct dental prosthetic examination and develop treatment plan

Gather data, conduct dental prosthetic examination and develop treatment plan

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTDEP002
State Code
AWA38
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
060703 - Dental Assisting
Original Release Date
22/06/2016
Nominal Hours
160
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain accurate, complete and legal records of the patient’s personal, medical and dental information in order to develop a treatment plan prior to removable dental prosthetic treatment.This unit applies to work in dental prosthetics. 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. Obtain a complete patient history
  • 1.1 Obtain accurate, complete and legal records of the patient’s personal, medical and dental history
  • 1.2 Check accuracy of information with the patient or where appropriate with their carer or guardian
  • 1.3 Verify information with appropriate practitioner, where required by relevant guidelines or legislation
2. Consult medical history of patient
  • 2.1 Consult and use appropriate medical history in determining requirements for removable dental prosthetic treatment
  • 2.2 Consult patient, carer or guardian about medical history to ensure it is accurate and current
3. Obtain and record patient data
  • 3.1 Record relevant information legibly, accurately and completely
  • 3.2 Assist patient, carer or guardian to complete data forms as required
  • 3.3 Obtain and document consent following ethical and legal requirements
  • 3.4 Obtain patient, carer or guardian’s signature to signify accuracy of the statement
  • 3.5 Maintain patient 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 patient
  • 4.3 Where necessary, identify the need to refer patient for examination by a dentist
5. Develop a removable dental prosthetic treatment plan
  • 5.1 Interpret and evaluate the results of removable dental prosthetic examination
  • 5.2 Consider the patient’s medical, medication and dental history when developing a treatment plan
  • 5.3 Make prosthetic assessment in accordance with organisation procedures
  • 5.4 Consult dentist or doctor where appropriate and in accordance with legislative guidelines
  • 5.5 Refer patient to dentist or doctor where appropriate
  • 5.6 Observe centric and eccentric mandibular movements
6. Obtain patient, carer or guardian consent
  • 6.1 Involve the patient, carer or guardian in discussions about their treatment using language that is understandable to them
  • 6.2 Provide full details about removable dental prosthetic treatment and alternative options and the risks and benefits of the treatment
  • 6.3 Allow sufficient time to discuss treatment options with patient, carer or guardian
  • 6.4 Help patients understand the effects of treatment or no treatment, and to clarify their preferences
  • 6.5 Ensure flexibility of patient services that consider the patient’s special needs
  • 6.6 Obtain and document consent following ethical and legal requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD117 HLTDP602D Gather data, conduct dental prosthetic examination and develop treatment plan Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AYZ6 HLT65015 Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics Qualification