Schedule

 Assessment

The student assessment guide and learning plan describe the evidence required to achieve competency for this unit.

You can compare and track your progress by comparing it against the unit guide requirements and at every stage of your learning and study you can get support from your iTAFE mentor and advisor.

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Study Guide

There are many ways that you might choose to make your way through the unit. The diagram and suggested sessions (below) will help to plan your learning through the Provide or assist with oral hygiene unit. The sessions outlined below are a suggestion only- you may have another way that you prefer to study.

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Session 1 - Oral hygiene requirements - Red tiles

This includes:

•   Basic anatomy and physiology underpinning oral health and hygiene including 
•  Healthy and unhealthy practices

• Common and specialised equipment, products and aids 

• Factors that impact on oral health including;
•  Co morbidities
• Smoking, alcohol and other illicit substances
• Diet and nutrition
• Access to services and education

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Session 2 - Assist and support clients - Purple tiles
This includes:

• Oral hygiene principles and practices including:
• Toothbrushing
• Soft tissue care
• Denture care
• Interdental cleaning
• Mouthwashes

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Session 3 - Reporting changes - Pink tilesThis includes:

• Basic understanding of variations in oral hygiene status, including;
• Causes
• Signs and symptoms
• Management
• Contributing factors

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Session 4 - Documentation and reporting - Yellow tiles
This includes:

• Government programs, policies and initiatives
• Roles and responsibilities
• Documentation and report writing
• Organisational requirements

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