Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to Consistently prepare clients, environments, instruments and materials for prosthetic procedures Consistently maintain and store instruments, equipment, materials and medicaments in accordance with manufacturer specifications Consistently comply with WHS procedures Consistently implement standard precautions Consistently follow procedures to ensure client safety during prosthetic procedures Consistently maintain records of maintenance procedures and processes In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes the ability to: Care for the older client and modify a course of treatment so that it meets the particular needs of the elderly Communicate appropriately with the older client so that their particular problems can be assessed as accurately as possible allowing a realistic treatment plan to be developed Consistently apply standard and additional precautions during all prosthetic procedures Consistently follow sequenced written instructions and manufacturer specifications for the preparation of materials and medicaments Consistently demonstrate interpersonal skills when relating to people from a range of social, cultural and religious backgrounds and physical and mental abilities Consistently demonstrate communication skills as required in fulfilling the job role as specified by the dental practice/organisation including: acknowledging and responding to a range of views active listening asking for clarification from client and/or carer asking questions negotiation Consistently deal with conflict Consistently work with others and display empathy with client and relatives Consistently use problem solving skills required including: selecting and preparing instruments, equipment and materials as required for specific removable dental prosthetic procedures using available resources Explain both the treatment plan and the limitations of treatment using language that can be easily understood by the client Recognise, respond to and assist with dental and medical emergencies Select and apply procedures to perform a range of tasks specific to the dental prosthetist's job role Take into account opportunities to address waste minimisation, environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues, including efficient use of power and other resources Use literacy skills to read and follow directions, policies and procedures including: infection control policies and procedures WHS policies and procedures practice policies and procedures Use safe work practices to minimise the risk of transmission of infection including: consistently follow the procedure for washing and drying hands consistently limit contamination consistently maintain clean surfaces and manage blood and body fluid spills consistently protect materials, equipment and instruments from contamination until required for use consistently put into practice clean and sterile techniques consistently use personal protective equipment |