Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
HLTDA407D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Implement an individualised oral hygiene program
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | HLTDA407D - Implement an individualised oral hygiene program |
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Description | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement an individualised oral hygiene program and promote good oral health as part of general good healthThis unit acknowledges that dental diseases are the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide and that oral health is essential to quality of lifeAll procedures are carried out in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures, current infection control guidelines, Australian and New Zealand Standards, State/Territory legislative requirements and organisation policy | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains Employability Skills | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit applies to dental assistants who assist at the chairside and to others involved in promoting healthy eating habits and oral hygiene practices for the community | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Pre-requisite unitsThis unit must be assessed after successful achievement of pre-requisites:HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and proceduresHLTIN302C Process reusable instruments and equipment in health workHLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes | ||
Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Implement a prescribed oral health education program |
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Element: Demonstrate oral hygiene techniques to client and/or carer |
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Element: Provide appropriate advice on cariogenic food and drinks |
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Element: Perform a saliva diagnostic test and record the results |
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Element: Implement a prescribed prevention program to suit an individual client |
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