Unit of competency Outline

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Take impressions

Take impressions

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTDEP003
State Code
AWA37
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
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to take a range of impressions for patients who are dentate or edentulous.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. Assess the patient
  • 1.1 Confirm the patient’s medical history
  • 1.2 Provide full details of the procedure to the patient or where appropriate to their carer
  • 1.3 Obtain and document consent following ethical and legal requirements
  • 1.4 Select the equipment and instruments for the impression
  • 1.5 Prepare personal protective equipment for the patient and members of the dental team
  • 1.6 Adjust the dental clinic set-up to accommodate the patient’s needs
2. Select impression tray and modify if required
  • 2.1 Select an appropriate impression tray for the technique and the patient
  • 2.2 Modify the impression tray where necessary to ensure comfort and accuracy
3. Select and prepare impression materials
  • 3.1 Select impression materials in accordance with desired outcome
  • 3.2 Consider the patient’s comfort and the indications for use of particular materials
  • 3.3 Prepare the correct materials and medicaments using the correct technique, to the correct consistency and quantity required
  • 3.4 Modify materials where indicated
4. Perform impression taking procedure
  • 4.1 Position and prepare the patient for the procedure
  • 4.2 Instruct the patient on participation during the procedure
  • 4.3 Place impression tray and mixed material in the patient’s mouth
  • 4.4 Carry out muscle trimming
  • 4.5 Monitor and reassure the patient throughout the procedure and provide first aid support if required
  • 4.6 Remove the impression when set
  • 4.7 Examine the patient’s mouth for injury and impression material debris following removal of the impression
  • 4.8 Restore the patient’s comfort and appearance
  • 4.9 Document details of the procedure in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and relevant guidelines
  • 4.10 Assess the quality of the impression for the required prosthetic appliance
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8174 HLTDP603C Take impressions Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AYZ6 HLT65015 Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics Qualification