Unit of competency Outline
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Identify, select and prepare instruments, equipment, materials
Identify, select and prepare instruments, equipment, materials
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTDP601C
HLTDP601C
State Code
d8172
d8172
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/08/2011
Field of Education
060703 - Dental Assisting
Original Release Date
02/08/2011
Nominal Hours
70
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, select and prepare appropriate instruments, equipment, materials and medicaments for specific removable dental prosthetic proceduresAll procedures are carried out in accordance with occupational health and safety policies and procedures, current infection control guidelines, Australian and New Zealand Standards, State/Territory legislative requirements and organisation policy
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare the clinic for the removable dental prosthetic treatment of clients
- 1.1 Make accessible in the clean zone of the surgery the client's required laboratory work and necessary charts andrecords
- 1.2 Give personal protective equipment to the client and members of the dental team
- 1.3 Ensure emergency procedures are in place and ready for use according to relevant guidelines
2. Identify and select instruments and equipment for a range of removable dental prosthetic procedures
- 2.1 Implement standard precautions to prevent the spread of infection
- 2.2 Select correctly the equipment, instruments and materials for the planned prosthetic procedure
- 2.3 Arrange instruments in order of use for a range of prosthetic procedures
3. Prepare instruments and equipment for the range of removable dental prosthetic treatment/care procedures
- 3.1 Prepare instruments and equipment according to the manufacturer's instructions
- 3.2 Maintain and store instruments and equipment according to manufacturer's instructions and in accordance with infection control guidelines
4. Prepare materials for the range of removable dental prosthetic treatment/care procedures according to the manufacturer's instructions
- 4.1 Prepare the correct materials and medicaments using the correct technique, to the correct consistency and quantity required and within the designated timelines
- 4.2 Monitor storage requirements and shelf life of materials and medicaments
- 4.3 Check materials for integrity prior to use
- 4.4 Monitor expiry dates of materials and medicaments and re-order materials correctly
- 4.5 Store materials and medicaments according to manufacturer's instructions
- 4.6 Confine materials to clean zone of surgery to minimise contamination by aerosols and splatter
- 4.7 Follow OHS policies and procedures when preparing materials
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Charts, records and required laboratory work may include:
Completed medical questionnaires
Consent documents obtained for treatment
Copies of correspondence relating to the client
Dental charts and dental treatment records
Diagnostic models
Notes made by staff following telephone conversations
Photographs
Radiographs, tracings and measurements
Records of financial transactions
Reports to and from referring dentists and specialists
Personal protective equipmentmay include:
Examination gloves that comply with AS/NZS 4011 and surgical gloves that comply with AS/NZS 4179
Footwear to protect from dropped sharps and other contaminated items
Glasses, goggles or face-shields
Gowns and waterproof aprons that comply with AS 3789.2 and AS 3789.3
Guidelines for latex allergic clients and staff
Surgical face masks that comply with AS 4381
Standard precautions must include:
Appropriate reprocessing and storage of reusable instruments
Aseptic technique
Personal hygiene practices especially washing and drying hands before and after client contact
Safe disposal of sharps and other clinical waste
Safe handling of sharps
Surface cleaning and management of blood and body fluid spills
Techniques to limit contamination
Use of personal protective equipment
Equipment, instruments and materials may include but are not limited to:
Equipment
handpieces
Instruments
diagnostic
prosthetic
Rotary cutting instruments
tungsten carbide burs
diamond burs
finishing burs
stones and discs
Materials
impression
tissue conditioning
relining
Prosthetic procedures may include:
Full dentures construction
Mouthguard construction
Partial denture construction
Maintenance and storage of instruments and equipment may include but is not limited to:
Arranging for the servicing of instruments and equipment at intervals recommended by the manufacturer
Checking that instrument sharpness conforms to operator specifications
Maintaining equipment in good working order
Maintaining legible and accurate maintenance records are
Storing equipment and instruments correctly
Shelf lifeof materials and medicaments.
Date of expiry as stated by manufacturer
Exposure to a change in temperature
Rotation of stock
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Charts, records and required laboratory work may include:
Completed medical questionnaires
Consent documents obtained for treatment
Copies of correspondence relating to the client
Dental charts and dental treatment records
Diagnostic models
Notes made by staff following telephone conversations
Photographs
Radiographs, tracings and measurements
Records of financial transactions
Reports to and from referring dentists and specialists
Personal protective equipmentmay include:
Examination gloves that comply with AS/NZS 4011 and surgical gloves that comply with AS/NZS 4179
Footwear to protect from dropped sharps and other contaminated items
Glasses, goggles or face-shields
Gowns and waterproof aprons that comply with AS 3789.2 and AS 3789.3
Guidelines for latex allergic clients and staff
Surgical face masks that comply with AS 4381
Standard precautions must include:
Appropriate reprocessing and storage of reusable instruments
Aseptic technique
Personal hygiene practices especially washing and drying hands before and after client contact
Safe disposal of sharps and other clinical waste
Safe handling of sharps
Surface cleaning and management of blood and body fluid spills
Techniques to limit contamination
Use of personal protective equipment
Equipment, instruments and materials may include but are not limited to:
Equipment
handpieces
Instruments
diagnostic
prosthetic
Rotary cutting instruments
tungsten carbide burs
diamond burs
finishing burs
stones and discs
Materials
impression
tissue conditioning
relining
Prosthetic procedures may include:
Full dentures construction
Mouthguard construction
Partial denture construction
Maintenance and storage of instruments and equipment may include but is not limited to:
Arranging for the servicing of instruments and equipment at intervals recommended by the manufacturer
Checking that instrument sharpness conforms to operator specifications
Maintaining equipment in good working order
Maintaining legible and accurate maintenance records are
Storing equipment and instruments correctly
Shelf lifeof materials and medicaments.
Date of expiry as stated by manufacturer
Exposure to a change in temperature
Rotation of stock
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Observation of workplace performance is essential for assessment of this unit
Consistent compliance with infection control guidelines, Australian and New Zealand Standards and legislative requirements as they relate to the dental prosthetist's specific job role
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of workplace situations
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Where, for reasons of safety, access to equipment and resources and space, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Method of assessment
Evidence of essential knowledge and understanding may be provided by:
traditional or online (computer-based) assessment
questions during workplace assessment
written assignments/projects
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice.
Staff and/or client feedback
Supporting statement of supervisor
Authenticated evidence of relevant work experience and/or formal/informal learning
Role play/simulation
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Observation of workplace performance is essential for assessment of this unit
Consistent compliance with infection control guidelines, Australian and New Zealand Standards and legislative requirements as they relate to the dental prosthetist's specific job role
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of workplace situations
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Where, for reasons of safety, access to equipment and resources and space, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Method of assessment
Evidence of essential knowledge and understanding may be provided by:
traditional or online (computer-based) assessment
questions during workplace assessment
written assignments/projects
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice.
Staff and/or client feedback
Supporting statement of supervisor
Authenticated evidence of relevant work experience and/or formal/informal learning
Role play/simulation
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C9178 | HLTDP601B | Identify, select and prepare instruments, equipment, materials | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WD116 | HLTDP601D | Identify, select and prepare instruments, equipment, materials | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D104 | HLT60407 | Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics | Qualification |