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Assist in oral health care procedures during conscious sedation

Assist in oral health care procedures during conscious sedation

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTDEN006
State Code
AWA49
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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 assist the dentist or dental specialist in carrying out oral health care procedures on patients under conscious sedation administered via intravenous, oral and inhalation routes.This unit applies to dental assisting work.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. Prepare the patient for oral health care procedures during conscious sedation
  • 1.1 Confirm and document arrangements for an escort for patient following the procedure
  • 1.2 Provide an appropriate environment for the patient or carer to ask questions
  • 1.3 Make accessible in the clean zone of the surgery the patient’s necessary charts and records
  • 1.4 Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with organisation policy and procedures
2. Select and prepare equipment, instruments, materials and medicaments applicable to the oral health care procedures during conscious sedation
  • 2.1 Prepare the equipment, instruments materials and medicaments for the planned procedure
  • 2.2 Arrange instruments for oral health care procedure in order of use in accordance with operator requirements
  • 2.3 Give personal protective equipment to patient and members of the dental team
  • 2.4 Follow suite or theatre organisation policy and procedures
  • 2.5 Select and transfer safely the correct dental instruments, equipment, materials and medicaments
3. Assist a patient undergoing oral health care procedures during conscious sedation
  • 3.1 Follow organisation policy and procedures while assisting in providing post-operative oral health care procedures
  • 3.2 Ensure post-operative written instructions are communicated and provided by authorised person to patient, carer or escort
  • 3.3. Assist in the authorised discharge of the patient to the carer or escort
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD110 HLTDA409D Assist in oral health care procedures during conscious sedation Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODI54 HLTDEN020 Assist in dental procedures during conscious sedation Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AYY9 HLT45015 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting Qualification