BACHELOR OF DENTAL PROSTHETICS - TAFE Queensland

BACHELOR OF DENTAL PROSTHETICS

2021 COURSE INFORMATION

CONTENTS

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DENTAL PROSTHETICS AT TAFE QUEENSLAND ............................................5

Graduate Attributes ........................................6

Scholarships ...................................................9

Awards .........................................................10

Practical Clinical Placement ..........................10

Southbank TAFE Campus .............................11

Orientation ....................................................11

Australian Qualification ..................................12

The legal stuff ...............................................12

Higher education delivery for international students ...............................12

COURSE FEES ...................................................13

Tuition Fees ..................................................13

FEE-HELP ....................................................13

Payment Plan ...............................................14

STUDENT SATISFACTION ..................................15

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND ADVANCED STANDING ......................................16

Advanced Standing ......................................18

Criminal History Updates ..............................18

Immunisation and Health Records ................19

COURSE DETAILS .............................................20

Units of Study ...............................................20

Clinical Practice Placement ...........................21

Delivery Mode ...............................................21

Resources ....................................................21

Printing .........................................................21

Specific Requirements ..................................21

Personal Study Load ....................................22

TAFE Queensland Professional Study Group .................................................22

Learning Support and Library Services .........33

Science? Maths? Referencing? .....................33

Confidentiality ...............................................33

Student Rules ...............................................34

Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault ........34

Student professional behaviour .....................36

Unit of Study Guide ......................................37

Assessment Task Instructions .......................37

Reasonable Adjustment ................................37

Special Consideration ...................................37

Assessment Extensions ................................37

Academic Misconduct – Cheating, Plagiarism and Collusion ...............................38

Assessment Feedback .................................38

Academic Appeals ........................................38

Final Grade ...................................................39

Grade Point Average .....................................39

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Congratulations on accepting a place in the Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics at TAFE Queensland. We look forward to welcoming you into the TAFE Higher Education community.

Your time with us will prepare you for an exciting and rewarding career as a Dental Prosthetist or Health Practitioner.

At TAFE Queensland we deliver contemporary degrees in a practical, job-focused learning environment. Our students get the best of both worlds — the theoretical side of a university degree, with the applied-learning style that makes TAFE Queensland graduates so highly sought after by employers.

This course is suitable for both students wanting to take their existing oral health qualification to the next level, and students with no prior dental experiencing wanting to forge a new career path with a clinical qualification.

The Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics is nationally recognised and endorsed as an accredited course by the Australian Dental Council and it is approved by the Dental Board of Australia. While at TAFE Queensland all students are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency by TAFE Queensland. TAFE Queensland is the only non-university provider in Dentistry in Australia to offer this course.

This handbook contains important and essential information you need to know. It includes information on your program structure, academic and other policies, and your responsibilities as a student at TAFE.

We wish you every success with your studies and are here to help. You are the reason we are here and we look forward to helping you reach your full potential during your time with us.

Dr. Brian Heim Director – Applied Sciences and Business

WELCOMEDENTAL PROSTHETICS AT TAFE QUEENSLAND

OUR COURSE AND GRADUATE CAPABILITY

TAFE Queensland delivers undergraduate courses which balance and integrate current theory and practice to implement new technologies, tools, and skills. This applied approach values relational, communicative, cognitive and attitudinal skills and develops forward-thinking graduates who are agile and adaptable.

Our graduates are effective communicators who are engaged with new technologies, allowing them to solve complex and ambiguous real–world problems relevant to their industry. They work collaboratively as part of a team and have the maturity to apply ethical and social acuity in their practice. They can create, analyse and evaluate innovative solutions which are valued by and relevant to their industry.

In this Bachelor course, you will develop your skills in the assessment, treatment, management and provision of removable dentures; and flexible, removable mouthguards used for sporting activities.

You will acquire specialised knowledge to take impressions and records required for the manufacture of various types of splints; sleep apnoea/anti-snoring devices, immediate dentures and immediate additions to existing dentures. Our experienced educators and accredited Dental Prosthetists will ensure you can synthesise elements of your theoretical and practical understanding to solve challenging technical and clinical scenarios. You will learn in an inter-professional environment from experienced dental prosthetists and specialists in their field

This course is designed for students who are seeking an applied clinical qualification working directly with patients where you will develop communication and collaboration skills in individual patient cases. This course is unsuitable for those students seeking to pursue a Dentistry or Dental Technology qualification.

Definition of prosthesis

1550s, “addition of a letter or syllable to a word,” from Late Latin, from Greek prosthesis “addition,” :an artificial device to replace or

augment a missing or impaired part of the body.

Definition of prosthetics

the surgical or dental specialty concerned with the design, construction, and fitting of prostheses

First Known Use of prosthetics

circa 1894, in the meaning defined above

Dental Board of Australia

Prosthodontics is defined as: The branch of dentistry that deals with the restoration and maintenance of oral health, function and appearance by coronal alteration or

reconstruction of the natural teeth, or the replacement of missing teeth and contiguous oral and maxillofacial tissues with substitutes.

ORIGIN





Our Australian Dental Council Evaluation 2018

“The Site Evaluation Team (SET) identified a number of commendable aspects of the program. The program has good links with industry and constructive engagement with the professional association.

The program demonstrated an openness to gathering and acting on feedback from students, with examples of how the program had been improved as a result of this feedback.

The laboratory, clinical and campus facilities available to students are excellent. Throughout the site visit the SET was impressed with the supportive and collegial relationships of the dental team including senior management.”

ADC, SEPT 2019 P.4

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

Your course is designed around the following graduate attributes which reflect the amount of learning at the bachelor qualification level. The graduate attributes are exemplars of the attributes expected of a graduate from this accredited course of study.

� Skills and knowledge relevant to a specific knowledge area or discipline

� Effective problem solving, creative and analytical thinking

� Effective communication in relevant contexts and modes

� The ability to work in a team and to collaborate

� Leadership, planning and organising skills

� Effective use and application of technologies

� Initiative and innovation

� Ethical and social responsibility and cultural diversity

� Self-management, self-reflection and resourcefulness

� Critical reflection and a commitment to ongoing learning

� A sustainability focus and responsiveness to current imperatives

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION AND COMPETENCY STANDARDS

The Dental Board of Australia (DBA), in association with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA), operate in accordance with the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law, and exist to regulate dental practitioners in Australia.

This regulation extends to registration and regulation services, procedures and processes including maintaining public registers of health professionals, managing practitioner registration, renewal and audit of practitioners, oversight of effective delivery of accreditation functions alongside other outcomes as agreed between the DBA and AHPRA.

The Australian Dental Council (ADC) is an independent organisation appointed by the DBA to conduct assessment and accreditation functions for the dental professions under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme. More information is available here.

Graduates of programs accredited by the ADC and approved by the DBA are eligible to apply for registration with the DBA. Please see the Dental Board of Australia’s website for further details regarding the registration process.

The TAFE Queensland Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics is accredited by the ADC.

The Australian Dental Prosthetics Association is the peak body representing the interests of Australian dental prosthetists and their patients.

Students who are not yet eligible for professional membership grading but are undertaking training and education for registration as a dental prosthetist may apply for student membership.

Student Membership is free for the duration of your dental prosthetics course. Read more here.

https://www.dentalboard.gov.au/registration.aspx

https://www.ahpra.gov.au/


https://www.adc.org.au/Publications-and-forms/Individual-Program-Reports

https://www.dentalboard.gov.au/registration.aspx

https://www.adpa.com.au/membership/category/individual





CAREER PROSPECTS

With the knowledge and skills you acquire, you will gain the qualification to work as a Dental Prosthetist.

“Dental prosthetists work as independent practitioners in the assessment, treatment, management and provision of removable dentures, and flexible removable mouthguards used for sporting activities” (ADPA).

As a Dental Prosthetists, you:

� Are active members of the oral health workforce

� Work in the public and private sectors

� Often work as part of the wider dental team alongside general dentists and dental specialists

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

Dental Prosthetists perform these tasks:

� Outlining work priorities for a business operational plan including sustainability factors. Critiquing risk and apply risk management, compliance processes and continuous improvement activities.

� Understanding the properties of dental materials used in dentistry

� Practical skills of removable dental prosthetic provision, giving written and verbal explanations related to clinical skills, patient treatment and laboratory techniques, over a broad range of procedures

� Interpreting dental radiographs of diagnostic value recognizing all intra-oral and extra-oral radiographic anatomy

� Understanding chemical and physical properties, and techniques for manipulation of common dental materials

� Identifying and applying the normal oral-facial anatomy and its implications as they relate to complete denture fabrication

SCHOLARSHIPS

Achieve your career goals with the help of a TAFE Queensland Scholarship. There are two types of scholarships available: Merit and Access & Equity. Scholarships are currently only available to domestic students. Read more about those here.

International students should speak with the TAFE Queensland International Office for assistance with scholarships for international students. More information on International Scholarships is available here.

Merit scholarships are awarded to students who can demonstrate outstanding academic merit or demonstrate strong work performance along with the demonstrable desire to secure ongoing employment within the industry to which they applied for the scholarship.

Access and equity scholarships provide equitable access to study at TAFE Queensland. They are awarded to students who can demonstrate a genuine interest in and commitment to their chosen career, and on the basis of specific equity criteria

Professional Competencies

A newly qualified dental prosthetist reflects the following key professional competencies. Full and further information about the professional competencies is available from the Australian Dental Council.

1. Professionalism

� Personal values, attitudes and behaviours

2. Communication and Leadership

� The ability to work cooperatively and to communicate effectively

3. Critical Thinking

� The acquisition and application of knowledge

4. Health Promotion

� Health education and the promotion of health in the community

5. Scientific and Clinical Knowledge

� The underlying knowledge base required by dental practitioners

6. Patient Care

6.1. Clinical Information Gathering - the collection and recording of information that is necessary and relevant

6.2. Diagnosis and Management Planning - the identification of disease or abnormalities that require treatment or investigation

6.3. Clinical Treatment and Evaluation - the provision of evidence-based patient-centred care

https://www.adpa.com.au/

https://scholarships.tafeqld.edu.au/

https://dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/australia-awards/Pages/australia-awards-scholarships.aspx

https://www.adc.org.au/Publications-and-forms/Accreditation-publications





KARL RING AWARD

Supported by the Australian Dental Prosthetists Association, this award is presented to the highest achieving student and comprises:

� $250 (provided via recipient claim form), engraved glass trophy and a framed certificate.

The 2019 recipient of the award was Nicole Charles.

PRACTICAL CLINICAL PLACEMENT

During your study, you will need to participate in supervised clinical practice. This practicum is embedded within your units of study and you will complete this on campus in our own dental facilities.

Developing well rounded prosthetist expertise can take time, your clinical practicum is an opportunity to combine what you learnt in the classroom with real world application on real patients.

Our dedicated professional staff and laboratory support staff are available to assist you with your patients.

PATHWAYS

There are a number of entry points into the Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics. Once you have completed the Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics, you may choose to entry the industry or apply for further study at a university at honours or Masters level.

SOUTHBANK TAFE CAMPUS

Our South Bank campus is located in the heart of Brisbane’s arts and cultural precinct adjacent to art galleries, performing arts venues, a museum, and the State Library.

The campus has easy access to the city, the beautiful South Bank Parklands, as well as plenty of cafes and restaurants for you to refuel between classes.

In our on-campus library you can access physical and digital resources, utilise group and individual study spaces, and get help from our qualified librarians with referencing, research, and using the library catalogue. Read more about our campus online here.

ORIENTATION

Whilst the Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics has one student intake per year, students are also re-oriented in the middle of the year as a way of keeping you informed of relevant changes and updates.

Orientation at TAFE Queensland includes completing an online, introductory unit called Online Student Orientation (OSO), as well as attending one of our Orientation events before the semester commences. The Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics has a specific orientation session during the TAFE Queensland Orientation week

Attending an Orientation event is compulsory for international students. Domestic students have the choice to attend or only complete Orientation Online. We recommend that all students do both.

If you’re a new student, we encourage you to join us at an Orientation event where you will:

� Find out about the facilities and support staff available to assist you throughout your studies.

� Meet and network with other new students

� Meet your student representative

� Be greeted by your dental educators

� Tour the dental facilities

Feedback from past students has told us that attending an Orientation event is the best thing you can do to prepare for study.

Orientation details and sessions are communicated via email and via our website News and Events.


FURTHER STUDY

SELF-EMPLOYED

PROSTHODONTIC TECHNICIAN / CLINICIAN IN A CLINIC

https://tafeqld.edu.au/courses/study-locations/greater-brisbane/south-bank.html

https://tafeqld.edu.au/news-events/index.html





AUSTRALIAN QUALIFICATION

The Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics is an Australian Quality Framework (AQF) recognised course at level AQF 7.

Graduates at AQF level 7 will have broad and coherent knowledge and skills for professional work and/or further learning and will have broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge with depth in one or more disciplines or areas of practice.

EDUCATION ACCREDITATION

TAFE Queensland is a registered Higher Education Provider (HEP PRV13003).

All providers of higher education courses in Australia are required to be registered on the Tertiary Education Qualification and Standards Agency National Register of Higher Education Providers (TEQSA).

The Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics is owned by TAFE Queensland and is accredited by TEQSA.

HIGHER EDUCATION DELIVERY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Higher education providers can only deliver courses to international students if they are registered on the Australian Government’s Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

TEQSA is responsible for assessing applications for inclusion on CRICOS, and ensures higher education courses delivered to international students are of high quality.

TAFE Queensland is registered with CRICOS for this qualification.

TUITION FEES

The schedule of fees for this course are listed in the Higher Education fee schedules every semester. The schedules are located at the bottom of this page and present the unit of study fee per unit.

FEE-HELP

FEE-HELP is a loan from the Australian Government that assists eligible domestic students to pay their subject fees. FEE-HELP can cover all or part of your subject fees. FEE-HELP is available to students who are not studying in a Commonwealth supported place (and are therefore not eligible for HECS-HELP). TAFE Queensland does not have Commonwealth supported places for this course. Full information is available here.

TAFE Queensland summarises the key information you need to know on our website here. Crucial to continued access to FEE-HELP is your academic progression and what FEE-HELP calls your “minimum pass rate”.

Minimum pass rate:

If you began your current enrolment with TAFE Queensland on or after 1 January 2018 and apply for FEE-HELP, the 50% pass rate will apply.

This means that once you have undertaken 8 or more units in a bachelor level course, you must have passed at least 50% of your total attempted units in order to remain eligible for FEE-HELP.

For example, if in your Bachelor Degree course, in your first year, you undertake 8 units and fail 5 units, you will not be eligible to access FEE-HELP the following semester, as you would have needed to pass at least 4 units. If you do not maintain the 50% pass rate, you will be required to pay your tuition fees upfront to TAFE Queensland until your pass rate is at 50% or above before you can use FEE-HELP again.

Then, in the following year, semester one, having paid for your units upfront, you undertake another 4 units (12 units in total), you would need to pass 3 of those in order to re-establish your FEE-HELP eligibility in the following semester. (I.e. you have now attempted 12 units and have passed 6).

What you need to ensure is that you pass at least 50% of your total attempted units across your course of study. Otherwise you will have to pay the tuition fees upfront until you improve your pass rate. (Studyassist.gov.au, 2019).

COURSE FEES

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https://tafeqld.edu.au/study-with-us/what-it-costs/fee-help.html

https://www.studyassist.gov.au/sites/studyassist/files/ed18-0137_fee-help_booklet_acc-awf.pdf?v=1553651430

https://tafeqld.edu.au/study-with-us/what-it-costs/fee-help.html

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PAYMENT PLAN

If you are not eligible for FEE-HELP, you may be able to pay your upfront tuition fee via a TAFE Queensland payment plan.

If you become ineligible for FEE-HELP as a result of the minimum pass rate requirements, you may become eligible for a TAFE Queensland payment plan. Further information available Payment Plan.

ACADEMIC PROGRESSION

If you have a GPA of less than 3.0 at the end of a semester or have failed a unit twice, you will be placed on Academic Probation in the following semester. Your enrolment in that semester will be determined by TAFE Queensland and may include a restriction on the number of units you are allowed to enrol in. You will also be required to attend a meeting with the Course Coordinator and enter into a Student Intervention Plan, designed to assist you to academically progress through the course.

Academic progression is particularly important where you are accessing FEE-HELP to cover the cost of your tuition fees.

NATIONAL STUDENT EXPERIENCE SURVEYS BY QILT

In the 2019 Student Experience Survey our dental students reported a 77% student satisfaction rating with their skills development in the course.

� 100% employed in full-time work and the majority were employed in dentistry.

� 100% felt they were ‘very well’ or ‘well prepared’ for their current job.

� 75% believed they had developed the necessary adaptive skills for their current job.

� 75% believed they had developed the necessary collaboration skills for their current job.

� 75% believed they had developed the necessary foundation skills for their current job.

STUDENT SATISFACTION

GRADUATE OUTCOMES - 2019

“The hands on skills are really effective in putting the theory to practice. With actually doing what is required practically is an effective way of learning. Very interesting to learn about my future career in much more depth”. (2019)


https://tafeqld.edu.au/study-with-us/what-it-costs/payment-plans.html





ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND ADVANCED STANDING

GENERAL ADMISSIONS INFORMATION

To be eligible for admission to a TAFE Queensland course, you must satisfy entry requirements. These requirements include English language proficiency, subject prerequisites, and for some courses, course specific entry requirements. For most TAFE Queensland courses, you will be selected if you have met English language proficiency, prerequisites (if applicable) and have completed Year 12 or attained Year 12 leaving age.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS / SELECTION FOR ENTRY

Full detail of each application type is available here. Admission requirements depend on the type of applicant you are, for example:

School Leavers

� Applicants with recent secondary education - are those whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years, but also includes those who may have completed their senior secondary studies with a TAFE or other VET provider within the same time frame. This includes applicants whose secondary education was undertaken interstate or overseas.

Non - School Leavers

� Higher education - whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This includes applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to TAFE Queensland. It also includes applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.

� Vocational education and training (VET) study - whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not.

� Work and life experience - those who left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

For International students

� Information on the international education achievement levels equivalent to Year 10 and 12 is available here.

� Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent).

OTHER

� Sciences - It is highly recommended that all applicants have Physics, Chemistry or Biology with a minimum of sound achievement.

� Manual dexterity - A high degree of manual dexterity is required for success as a Dental Prosthetist.

� Students should be a minimum of 18 years of age. Student visa applicants under the age of 18 will be accepted where they demonstrate that they will be accompanied by a parent, legal custodian or a suitable relative who is aged 21 or over. This arrangement requires the approval of the Department of Home Affairs. For more information visit Department of Home Affairs for Student Visa Applicants under 18.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are described below.

� International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 6.0).

� Occupational English Test (OET) - pass at “C” level in each of four components.

� Pearson’s Test of English (PTE) Academic - Minimum overall score of 58 and a minimum score of 58 in each of the four communicative skills.

� TOEFL iBT: 79 (13 reading, 12 listening, 18 speaking, 21 writing).

Learn more about TAFE Queensland’s English Language Equivalencies.

Please note that Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) does not satisfy English Language proficiency for this qualification.

CRIMINAL HISTORY AND AHPRA

Upon admission into this course you will become student members of Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Registration (AHPRA).

You do not need to do anything to register with the National Board, TAFE Queensland will ensure your details are provided AHPRA. However you need to be aware that you must notify AHPRA through the local office within seven days of becoming aware that:

1. you have been charged with an offence punishable by 12 months imprisonment or more or

2. you have been convicted of, or are the subject of, a finding of guilt for an offence punishable by imprisonment or

3. your registration under the law of another country that provides for the registration of students has been suspended or cancelled.

It is your responsibility to declare your criminal history, in all countries, including Australia.

This applies to all students regardless of your citizenship, if you think this might impact you, please speak to the Course Coordinator for further information. For further registration information see AHPRA.

HOW TO APPLY

As there are limited places in this degree, selection for admission is made on the basis of merit. A summary of the 2019 student profile for this course and for TAFE Queensland as a whole, can be found on the TAFE Queensland website here.

Domestic applicants are encouraged to apply for admission through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre QTAC. TAFE Queensland does accept direct application: Apply Now. Further information about applying is available on our Tertiary Admissions webpage.

International Applicants, find out how you can apply to study at TAFE Queensland. You will need to check your English and academic entry requirements, find out how to apply for a student visa, how you are going to pay for your tuition fees and how to find an education agent in your country.

TAFE Queensland has selected key international representatives to help you apply for this course and provide advice and assistance for your student visa application which is needed before you can begin studying in Australia.

https://tafeqld.edu.au/how-to-apply/tertiary-admissions.html

https://tafeqld.edu.au/information-for/international-students/how-to-apply/international-academic-entry-requirements.html

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500/welfare-arrangements-students-under-18

https://tafeqld.edu.au/assets/oneweb/PDF/international-students/33_EnglishLanguageEquivalenciesTable_V4.pdf

https://www.qtac.edu.au/applying/application-resources/stat-and-employment-pathways/special-tertiary-admissions-test

http://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Student-Registrations.aspx



https://tafeqld.edu.au/study-with-us/our-qualifications/higher-education/higher-education-programs-student-profiles.html?

https://www.qtac.edu.au/

https://tafeqld.edu.au/courses/17880/bachelor-of-dental-prosthetics

https://tafeqld.edu.au/how-to-apply/tertiary-admissions.html

https://tafeqld.edu.au/information-for/international-students/index.html

https://international.tafeqld.edu.au/agents





ARTICULATION

Articulation allows you to be granted credit based on predetermined credit precedents where institutional articulation arrangements exist between TAFE Queensland and other Higher Education providers.

ADVANCED STANDING

Advanced standing is an exemption from specific units of study which is applied to your current course of study and is applied based on prior achievements and may be granted through either credit transfer and/or recognition of prior learning:

Credit Transfer

Credit transfer is applied for on the basis of previously completed relevant studies. It allows you to receive credit for previous formal study which is considered to be equivalent in content and learning outcomes to your nominated course.

Contact your educator for further information or go to: TAFE Queensland credit transfer.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process that provides you with an opportunity to receive credit for the formal and non-formal learning you have undertaken. The RPL process takes into account all relevant skills, knowledge, and experience that you have.

Talk to your educator for further information or go to: TAFE Queensland RPL.

DISABILITY OR IMPAIRMENT

TAFE Queensland has a regulatory requirement to provide access to student support services and to promote and foster a safe environment on campus and online for its students, staff and the public.

If you have a disability or impairment that detrimentally affects, or is likely to detrimentally affect, your capacity to practice, you must self-identify to comply with requirements of the Dental Board of Australia: For further information please read Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Registration and for a prospective prosthetist please see Dental Board Registration.

CRIMINAL HISTORY UPDATES

During your enrolment at TAFE Queensland you may be required to provide TAFE Queensland with updated Criminal History Checks. If your police check identifies that you have a criminal history you may be disqualified from being eligible to undertake your clinical assessment, which would affect your course outcomes.

IMMUNISATION AND HEALTH RECORDS

TAFE Queensland follows the transparency requirements related to Infectious Disease status; Immunisation status and Criminal history checks for its students as outlined by the Dental Board of Australia and read Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Registration.

These transparency requirements are embedded within the registration requirements for dental practitioners or those seeking to become registered in the dental profession.

Please see Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare (2010) and Australian Dental Association Guidelines for Infection Control and the Dental Board of Australia’s Guidelines on Infection Control for more information.

TAFE Queensland has a duty of care to its students, staff and patients to prevent the transmission of disease. Due to Workplace Health and Safety, it is mandatory that all students are up to date with their immunisations in order to minimise illness from communicable diseases and infections. TAFE Queensland follows the Dental Board of Australia’s Guidelines on Infection Control, Australian Dental Association: Infection Control and the Queensland Health Policy on student placements.

These guidelines require students placed in Clinical practice environments, to provide evidence they have been vaccinated for the vaccine preventable diseases or documentary evidence they are not susceptible to these diseases, prior to any such placement. Please note: you will be responsible for any costs associated with meeting these requirements.

It is a condition of your ongoing clinical practice to supply documentary evidence of follow up vaccinations and boosters for the following:

Required immunisations

� Tetanus and Whooping cough (pertussis)

� Hepatitis B

Recommended immunisations

� Seasonal influenza

� Varicella Zoster Virus (Chicken Pox)

� MMR vaccine (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

Please note: Hepatitis B vaccination - a course of injections takes approximately six (6) months to complete and if applicants have not had Hepatitis B vaccinations, they must begin the process prior to commencing clinical work in the denture clinic.

You will be required to provide a copy of your serology report as evidence of sero-conversion to Hepatitis B surface antigen (anti-HBsAg).

Please contact your General Practitioner to arrange a referral for a blood test. You will not be able to commence you Clinical practice requirements unless they have provided the required evidence as specified above.

http://www.tafeqld.edu.au/current-students/student-policies/credit-transfer-articulation-and-rpl.html

http://www.tafeqld.edu.au/current-students/student-policies/credit-transfer-articulation-and-rpl.html


http://www.dentalboard.gov.au/Registration/Forms.aspx

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https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/guidelines-publications/cd33

http://www.dentalboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines/Policies-Codes-Guidelines.aspx

http://www.dentalboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines/Infection-control-obligations-of-dental-practitioners.aspx




https://www.ada.org.au/Dental-Professionals/Policies/Dental-Practice/6-1-Infection-Control/ADAPolicies_6-1_InfectionControl_V1.aspx

https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/444240/information-sheet-student-placements.pdf

COURSE UNITS CO-REQUISITE PRE-REQUISITE CREDIT POINTS

Year 1 (Semester 1)

DDB101 - Dental Technology I DDB102 - 10

DDB102 - Introduction to Removable Prosthetics Theory DDB101, DDB108 - 10

DDB108 - Anatomy and Histology for the Dental Prosthetist - - 10

DDB308 - Project-Case Study/Literature Review - - 10

Year 1 (Semester 2)

DDB103 - Dental Materials - - 10

DDB104 - Oral Pathology - DDB108 10

DDB105 - Dental Technology II DDB106 DDB101 10

DDB107 - Infection Control DDB104 DDB108 10

Year 2 (Semester 1)

DDB106 - Advanced Removable Prosthodontics Theory - DDB102 10

DDB202 - Pre-Clinical Prosthetic Practices DDB106, DDB203 DDB107, DDB105 10

DDB203 - Pre-Clinical Prosthetics Theory DDB106 - 10

DDB204 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for the Dental Prosthetist - DDB104 10

Year 2 (Semester 2)

DDB205 - Implant Retained Prosthodontics - - 10

DDB206 - Prosthetic Clinical Skills I DDB205, DDB207 DDB202, DDB203, DDB204 10

DDB207 - Clinical Prosthetics Theory I - DDB202, DDB203 10

DDB208 - Radiology - DDB104, DDB204 10

Year 3 (Semester 1)

DDB301 - Prosthetic Clinical Skills II DDB303 DDB206, DDB207 20

DDB303 - Clinical Prosthetics Theory II DDB301 DDB206, DDB207 10

DDB304 - Dental Practice Management - - 10

Year 3 (Semester 2)

DDB305 - Implant Retained Prosthodontics - DDB301, DDB303 20

DDB307 - Law, Ethics and Professional Responsibility - - 10

DDB201 - Oral Health Systems and Social Justice - - 10





COURSE DETAILS

UNITS OF STUDY

The Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics comprises 22 units of study. All units are required to be satisfactorily completed to be eligible to graduate with this qualification. The indicative study pattern for a full-time student is presented below. Part-time students will complete the same study pattern over 6 years based on completing two units of study per semester as not every unit is offered every semester. There are no electives in this course. All units are core units. A full-time load is considered to be 30 credit points.

QUALIFICATION CODE COURSE

HED004 Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics

(Study plan above is current as at Sem. 2 2020 and is subject to change as a result of continuous improvement)

CLINICAL PRACTICE PLACEMENT

During your course you will be required to complete Clinical Practice so you can start using and improving your new skills and knowledge in a real-world environment. You’ll be required to undertake patient contact and consultation within the TAFE Queensland Dental Clinic which is open to the public. Our clinic provides an opportunity for you to work hands-on with real paying clients.

Clinical Practice is conducted as part of your units of study within the course, and you will be expected to provide your completed immunisation status in order to undertake your clinical practice.

DELIVERY MODE

This qualification is delivered face to face in the classroom. Content is available in class and through Connect, our learning management system. Our lectures and tutorials which differ in duration of time and in format to accommodate the differences across the learning outcomes.

RESOURCES

Each unit of study has its own resource requirements. TAFE Queensland provides many online resources for you so you don’t have to buy lots of books. You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks during orientation or at the start of each unit. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network.

You will need to have access to a Dental Toolkit, Articulators and 3D face bow (approximately $2,150). Further information will be provided during orientation.

You will also need a calculator, stationery and a print card.

PRINTING

If you choose to download and print your lecture notes and readings and print those out, you will need a print card. See more here - Printing costs are as follows (current Sem. 2 2020):

Size Black and white Colour

A4 single page $0.09 $0.35

A4 duplex $0.18 $0.70

A3 single page $0.18 $0.70

A3 duplex $0.36 $1.40

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

You are required to have completed the pre-requisite units of study for admission into higher level units of study.

FIRST AID AND CPR

You must obtain a first aid certificate (HLTAID003) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (HLTAID001) certificate before commencement of Year 2 in the Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics. The First Aid and CPR skill set costs approximately $140-$280.

You will not be able to continue your enrolment in the qualification without providing evidence of attainment of those certificates. CPR re-certification is also recommended before commencement of Year 3.

Please note: you will be responsible for any costs associated with meeting these requirements.

https://tafeqld.edu.au/study-with-us/our-facilities/clinical-labs/dental-labs.html

https://library.tafeqld.edu.au/information_for_students/printing

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Student Registration

You do not need to do anything to register with the National Board. TAFE Queensland will provide AHPRA with the details of all students enrolled in the Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics. Details of the student registration are available on the Student Fact Sheet. Further information is also available at FAQ’s for students.

However, YOU have obligations in accordance with the National Law. YOU must notify AHPRA through the local office within seven days of becoming aware that:

� you have been charged with an offence punishable by 12 months imprisonment or more or

� you have been convicted of, or are the subject of, a finding of guilt for an offence punishable by imprisonment or

� your registration under the law of another country that provides for the registration of students has been suspended or cancelled.

Notifiable conduct

TAFE Queensland is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for its students, faculty and staff. We have defined conduct in relation to your enrolment as a student of TAFE Queensland.

Conduct that violates the TAFE Queensland student rules poses unacceptable risk and disregard for the health, safety and welfare of the TAFE Queensland community may result in disciplinary action up to and including Suspension, Dismissal, and Expulsion.

Furthermore, to prevent the public from being placed at risk or harm, TAFE Queensland has an obligation to notify APHRA under the National Law, where it has a reasonable belief that your behaviour constitutes notifiable impairment.

The following are mandatory notifications:

1. you are enrolled with TAFE Queensland and have an impairment that, in the course undertaking clinical training, you may place the public at substantial risk of harm, or

a. you attend and arranged clinical training organised by TAFE Queensland and you have an impairment that, in the course you undertaking your clinical training, may place the public at substantial risk of harm.

The student rules and relevant policies and procedures are available here and further information is also available from the AHPRA.

Dental Board of Australia registration

Graduates of this course will be eligible to apply for registration with the DBA via AHPRA subject to meeting any additional requirements that may be stipulated by the DBA.

For further information, see the Dental English Language Skills Registration Standard on the DBA website here and here (English language skills)

For initial registration as a dental practitioner or student, you will be required to make a declaration that you are aware of your infection status for blood borne viruses and that you will comply with the Communicable Diseases Network Australia’s Australian National Guidelines for the Management of Health Care Workers known to be infected with Blood-Borne Viruses, and with the requirements of the DBA’s Guidelines on infection control. Learn more Dental Board Registration.

Note: Blood-borne viruses (BBVs) include Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV) and human immunodeficiency (HIV) viruses. These viruses are transmitted by blood-to-blood contact or, in some instances, with bodily fluids contacting blood or mucosa.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

PERSONAL STUDY LOAD

You are provided with details of educator directed activities and self-directed activities through the Unit Study Guide. You need to allocate study and research time outside of class to complete this qualification successfully. Study and research time will vary depending on your own skills and knowledge. Do not rely on fellow students to relay information, as this may result in incorrect information being passed on for which the educator is not held responsible. Not all lectures/tutorials are recorded.

If you miss a class it is your responsibility to catch up.

TAFE QUEENSLAND PROFESSIONAL STUDY GROUP

TAFE Queensland and the ADPA (Australian Dental Prosthetists Association) have collaborated to provide a Professional Study Group.

Select Industry Professionals attend and present the study club sessions, demonstrating the latest Prosthetic techniques and procedures.

Dental Prosthetics students attending the study group develop valuable links with Industry Professionals, build a lasting rapport with ADPA members and enhance their knowledge and skill.

The ADPA also offers a mentoring program for students to gain additional Industry experience and insight.

https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Student-Registrations.aspx

https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Student-Registrations/FAQ-for-Students.aspx

https://tafeqld.edu.au/current-students/index.html


http://www.dentalboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards.aspx

https://www.dentalboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines/FAQ/English-language-skills.aspx

http://www.dentalboard.gov.au/Registration/Forms.aspx





UNIT OF STUDY DETAILS

The unit of study information below is presented in numerical order, not sequence of study. This is intended as a guide and specific assessment items, types and weightings are subject to change each semester.

DDB101 – Dental Technology I

This unit is an introduction to the dental laboratory and aims to develop the abilities of each student to be able to: Identify and apply the normal oral-facial anatomy and its implications as they relate to complete denture fabrication. You will also learn to construct custom trays and complete upper and lower denture rebase/reline and repairs.

Assessment Example

1 Quiz 10%

2 Laboratory observations 50%

3 Practical examination 40%

DDB102 – Introduction to Removable Prosthetics Theory

This unit is designed to provide each student with a foundation for complete denture fabrication and is the theoretical complement to dental technology I. Aspects of clinical and laboratory procedures for complete denture construction will be covered, with a focus on patient outcomes. Students will learn the basic theory needed to build dentures, from the initial patient consultation through to fitting the dentures and applying after-care.

Assessment Example

1 Quiz 20%

2 Practical assessment 40%

3 Examination 40%

DDB103 – Dental Materials

This unit introduces students to clinical and laboratory materials and products involved in the delivery of removable dental prosthetics. Students will learn about the properties of clinical and laboratory products used to fit, manipulate and remove dental prosthetics. Students will come to understand which product to choose in different conditions and become comfortable with the safety factors involved in handling these materials.

Assessment Example

1 Essay 20%

2 Quiz 20%

3 Examination 60%

DDB104 – Oral Pathology

This unit is designed to develop a student’s ability to describe the aetiology and clinical manifestations for various types of lesions encountered in the clinical environment, and to understand the implications of more widespread and/or systemic disease processes that may be encountered by a dental prosthetist.

Assessment Example

1 Examination 20%

2 Case study 40%

3 Examination 40%

DDB105 – Dental Technology II

This unit is a further development of the laboratory skills and techniques involved in removable dental prosthetics with a focus on partially edentulous cases. The aim is to have students apply related laboratory tasks in the fabrication/completion and maintenance of partial dentures; employ safe handling techniques and maintenance of all tools, equipment, machinery and materials necessary for the fabrication of complete dentures.

Assessment Example

1 Quiz 10%

2 Laboratory observation 50%

3 Practical exam 40%

DDB106 – Advanced Removable Prosthodontics Theory

This unit aims to reinforce and refine the students’ understanding of removable prosthodontics expanding on the areas covered in dental technology I. This unit supports dental technology II and includes treatment of partially edentulous cases and preparing students for clinical sessions. The emphasis is on enhancing the students’ knowledge, critical thinking, and practical applications for complete and partial denture treatment; including immediate denture provision and follow up procedures.

This unit also aims to have students be able to recognise and predict some of the typical problems that can occur during the laboratory phase of complete and partial denture construction; explain how to resolve these problems; analyse the various concepts of denture occlusion and design an individual occulsal scheme for a complete or part denture.

Assessment Example

1 Quiz 20%

2 Practical activity 40%

3 Examination 40%





DDB107 – Infection Control

In this unit students will develop an understanding of the relevant codes and guidelines for infection control and be applying protective measures in prevention of disease transmission and principles of asepsis, including appropriate sterilisation procedures.

This unit will also outline the morphology, growth requirements, and transmission and resistance factors of various microorganisms. The requirements for best practices in infection prevention and control for the dental prosthetist is explained.

Assessment Example

1 Practical activity 50%

2 Essay 20%

3 Examination 30%

DDB108 – Anatomy and Histology for the Dental Prosthetist

Students are required to gain knowledge of head and neck anatomy, histology and embryology. This unit provides an understanding of the clinical applications. Covered are: dental anatomy and oral physiology beginning with an introduction and definition of terms, the anatomy and morphology of different teeth illustrating the key aspects of each tooth, the key anatomical features of the head, neck and oral cavity including nerve supply, muscles of mastication, blood supply, and lymphatics.

Assessment Example

1 Examination 20%

2 Essay 30%

3 Quiz 10%

4 Examination 40%

DDB201 – Oral Health Systems and Social Justice

This unit focuses upon the delivery of oral health in Australia and the effect of cultural and psychosocial factors. Students will come to understand how the current structure of oral health systems in Australia impacts on oral health outcomes for Australians. Topics covered: the relevance of the social determinants of oral health to the oral health status of Australians, including Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Patient psychosocial issues as applied to clinical practice and health behaviour. You will also learn about the role social and economic pressures have on the delivery of dental care.

Assessment Example

1 Essay 20%

2 Group presentation 40%

3 Examination 40%

DDB202 – Pre-Clinical Prosthetic Practices

This unit is supported by Infection Control and Anatomy and Histology for the Dental Prosthetist. Through the use of a simulated clinical environment, this unit introduces students to interpretation of patient medical and dental history records and explains the important of thorough gathering of patient data and record keeping.

Students will learn methods of dental charting. Simulated examination notes will be used to devise and justify treatment plans for the edentulous and partially edentulous patient. You will undertake simulated patient examination, take impressions, and use dental instruments.

Assessment Example

1 Laboratory practical 30%

2 Clinical observation 50%

3 Written assessment 20%

DDB203 – Pre-Clinical Prosthetics Theory

This unit is supports by Pre-Clinical Prosthetics Practices and introduces students to interpretation of patient medical and dental history records and explains the important of thorough gathering of patient data and record keeping. Students will learn methods of dental charting. An explanation of methods of examination note taking and how this is used to devise and justify treatment plans for the edentulous and partially edentulous patient.

This unit includes basic treatment concepts and the role of the dental prosthetist in providing therapy for prosthodontic patients. Students will also develop an understanding of clinical skills including those required for patient examination, impression taking, handling dental instruments and manipulating dental materials for prosthetic procedures.

Assessment Example

1 Essay 30%

2 Examination 30%

3 Portfolio 40%





DDB204 – Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for the Dental Prosthetist

The purpose of this unit is to develop students’ understanding of the interaction between patient’s general health factors and oral health delivery. Students will learn to interpret variance oral-facial anatomy and its implications as they relate to removable prosthetics; detect the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and complications.

Students also need to understand how medical conditions, medical / drug history and treatment planning affects oral health treatment. The unit will also cover occlusal dysfunction and appropriate management within the scope of practice of a Dental Prosthetist.

Assessment Example

1 Essay 20%

2 Examination 40%

3 Examination 40%

DDB205 – Implant Retained Prosthodontics

This unit aims to expand on the material both theoretical and practical already covered through the course of study and apply that to the area of implant retained over dentures. This unit will establish a basic knowledge-base of implant over dentures and the standard of care for fully edentulous patients.

Throughout this unit an emphasis will be placed on the team approach, co-operation between dental professionals who can provide other necessary procedures beyond the scope of practice of a dental prosthetist to achieve optimal patient outcomes and to safeguard the health and welfare of the public.

Assessment Example

1 Quiz 10%

2 Essay 30%

3 Practical examination 20%

4 Examination 40%

DDB206 – Prosthetic Clinical Skills I

Prosthetic Clinical Skills 1 is the introductory clinical component of the course. It is the implementation of the knowledge and skills developed by each you. In supervised clinical session’s students are required to demonstrate the practical skills of removable dental prosthetic provision with the ability to give written and verbal explanations relating to clinical skills, patient treatment and laboratory techniques over a range of procedures. Students will complete the clinical and technical procedures for a number of patients with a range of prosthetic requirements. All technical work will be assessed including design of each completed.

Assessment Example

1 Laboratorypractical 30%


3 Written assessment 20%

DDB207 – Clinical Prosthetics Theory I

This unit covers the theories behind the clinical components of denture provision. Students will learn to interpret more complex patient medical and dental history records, dental charting and examination notes to devise and justify treatment plans for the edentulous and partially edentulous patient.

This unit will discuss treatment concepts and the role of the dental prosthetist in providing therapy for prosthodontic patients. The examining of patients including dental charting, record keeping, treferrals and informed consent protocols will be explained.

Students will begin to explore the Choosing of appropriate materials and techniques for individual cases. This unit will include production of written patient Case Studies and a Portfolio of Treatment Plans.

Assessment Example

1 Essay 30%

2 Examination 30%

3 Case study 40%

DDDB208 – Radiology

Radiology includes the relevant knowledge of radiography and practical implementation of taking and interpreting dental radiographs of diagnostic value. Students will develop the ability to recognize all intra-oral and extra-oral radiographic anatomy and be able to identify the radiographic appearance of direct and indirect restorative materials. This unit will include the Identification of dental caries and periodontal conditions as viewed on dental radiographs. Students will need to demonstrate an ability to define and recognise normal and abnormal signs on radiographs.

This unit teaches students how to itmplement and modify appropriately radiographic techniques to produce a radiographic image of sound diagnostic standards. Students are required to demonstrate practical radiographic taking and processing skills with verbal explanation relating to clinical skills and patient treatment.

Assessment Example

1 Quiz 20%

2 Practical demonstration 20%

3 Practical demonstration 20%

4 Examination 40%

DDB301 – Prosthetic Clinical Skills II

Prosthetic Clinical Skills 2 is further supervised clinical practice. It is the implementation of the knowledge and skills developed by each of the students. In supervised clinical sessions students are required to demonstrate the practical skills of removable dental prosthetic provision with the ability to give written and verbal explanations relating to clinical skills, patient treatment and laboratory techniques over a broad range of procedures. Students will complete the clinical and technical procedures for a number of patients with a range of prosthetic requirements. All technical work will be assessed including design of each completed.

Assessment Example


2 Reflective journal 30%





DDB303 – Prosthetic Clinical Skills II

This unit expands upon the theories behind the clinical components of denture provision. Students will learn to interpret a range of complex patient cases and develop skills to devise and justify treatment plans for complex edentulous and partially edentulous patient cases. Including implant retained prosthetics, immediate prosthetics and cases involving other disciplines within the dental field.

This unit will discuss treatment concepts and the role of the dental prosthetist in providing therapy for prosthodontic patients. The examining of patients including dental charting, record keeping, referrals and informed consent protocols will be explained.

Students will further develop the ability to choosing appropriate materials and techniques for individual cases. This unit will include production of written patient Case Studies and a Portfolio of Treatment Plans.

Assessment Example

1 Case study 50%

2 Clinical discussion 10%

3 Examination 40%

DDB304 – Dental Practice Management

This unit is designed to enable the student the ability to establish and manage a modern dental practice. Students will develop the ability to outline work priorities for a business operational plan including sustainability factors. Critique risk and apply risk management, compliance processes and continuous improvement activities. Evaluate customer service, team effectiveness and staff recruitment and training systems. Appraise relevant marketing and business growth activities. Employ verbal and written communication skills in a professional and academic context. Through completion of this unit students will develop a business plan for their proposed practice.

Assessment Example

1 Quiz 20%

2 Poster and report 40%

3 Examination 40%

DDB305 – Advanced Prosthetic Clinical Skills

Advanced Prosthetic Clinical Skills is further supervised clinical practice. It is the implementation of the knowledge and skills developed by each of the students. In supervised clinical session’s students are required to demonstrate the practical skills of removable dental prosthetic provision with the ability to give written and verbal explanations relating to clinical skills, patient treatment and laboratory techniques over a broad range of procedures. Students are expected to show an ability to independently manage patient treatment. Students will complete the clinical and technical procedures for a number of patients with a broad range of prosthetic requirements. All technical work will be assessed including design of each completed.

This unit expands upon previous clinical experience. Students will learn to interpret a range of complex patient cases and develop skills to devise and justify treatment plans for complex edentulous and partially edentulous patient cases. Including implant retained prosthetics, immediate prosthetics and cases involving other disciplines within the dental field.

This subject will allow students to implement different treatment concepts where deemed appropriate. The examining of patients including dental charting, record keeping, referrals and informed consent protocols implemented. Students will further develop the ability to choosing appropriate materials and techniques for individual cases.

Assessment Example


2 Reflective journal 30%

DDB307 – Law, Ethics and Professional Responsibility

This unit will introduce students to local and national regulations, codes, standards and acts that govern the provision of oral health services, employment and workplace practices in oral health service facilities. It will show students how to identify ethical issues and problems in the clinical context and apply ethical principles to resolve such problems. Students will be required to critique the nature of professional practice, including engagement with the profession and the community, and acknowledge the importance of health promotion activities. The aim of this unit is to provide students with an understanding of their responsibilities as an oral health practitioner.

Assessment Example

1 Examination 20%

2 Poster and report 40%

3 Examination 40%





DDB308 – Project-Case Study/Literature Review

For this unit students will produce either a written paper based on evaluation and interpretation of identified existing bodies of work relevant to removable dental prosthetics or produce a patient case study, which will be an analytical account of treatment and justifications of options and examples of research to determine solutions to achieve desired outcomes. Students will base this case study on a past patient from their clinical sessions.

Assessment Example

1 Research proposal 10%

2 Literature review 20%

3 Written evaluation 70%

STUDENT SUPPORT

TAFE Queensland is committed to helping you to reach your goals by providing support and services such as counselling, financial assistance/scholarships and disability support. Don’t be afraid to ask for help, we all need it once in a while

Find your local TAFE Team for help: Student Support.

LEARNING SUPPORT AND LIBRARY SERVICES

Learning support is available to all TAFE Queensland students. Students maybe requested to undertake a literacy and numeracy (LLN) screening process to identify if additional support is recommended. Regardless of the outcome of the LLN screening process, students requiring Learning Support should contact their educator for further information or assistance.

TAFE Queensland has an extensive library network operating throughout Queensland on a resource sharing basis to meet the needs of students and staff. For more information visit tafeqld.edu.au.

SCIENCE? MATHS? REFERENCING?

You don’t have to be top of the class in science, but it is important for your academic progression to have a strong foundation.

You will have access to Studiosity to assist you in your study. Studiosity is on-demand study help for academic literacy skills and core subject support. Immediate help is available from subject specialists with writing, referencing, tertiary level accounting, statistics, economics and more, as well as essential foundation knowledge for maths, science and business studies.

Subject specialists are available online to help you with your questions. As soon as you need it, you can log in and be connected live via online chat.

More information about Studiosity is available here.

CONFIDENTIALITY

As an enrolled student of TAFE Queensland, you will be required to undertake clinical practice as part of your studies. During this process, you may become familiar with information that is confidential to that workplace/place of study (E.g: personal affairs and family background of staff and clients, technical information, trade secrets, know-how, formulae, processes, ideas, and inventions).

You must not divulge any confidential information that you become aware of during your clinical practice. You and your patients will be required to sign confidentiality agreements and practice in accord with TAFE Queensland’s ethical standards. Breaches of confidentiality will be considered to be acts of behavioural misconduct and may result in disciplinary action, including expulsion from the course. Read more in our Student Misconduct rules.

http://www.tafeqld.edu.au/current-students/student-support/

https://tafeqld.edu.au/

https://tafeqld.edu.au/current-students/student-support-services/studiosity.html

https://tafeqld.edu.au/about-us/policy-and-governance/policies-and-procedures/student-rules-and-policies/student-misconduct.html





STUDENT RULES

TAFE Queensland Student Rules constitute the formal mechanism for communicating the rules and regulations governing student conduct within TAFE Queensland and cover a range of topics (including but not limited to):

� Personal Conduct and Behaviour

� Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment

� Enrolment and Fees

� Attendance and Progress of Study

� Assessment, Progression and Misconduct

� Results and Awards

� Complaints and Feedback

The TAFE Queensland Student Rules are available from the TAFE Queensland internet site: Student Rules

SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL ASSAULT

Sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination involving students, faculty, staff or patients damage a learning environment, reputations and relationships and will not be tolerated in any form.

Students are encouraged to review the sexual harassment information in the learning management system and familiarise themselves with the student misconduct rules for TAFE Queensland.

If you have questions related to possible sexual harassment issues, you are encouraged to contact TAFE student support services (07) 3244 5095.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE

TAFE Queensland encourages you to represent your peers and bring your experience, values, insight and interest to the work of the TAFE Queensland committees, boards and groups that deal with student matters.

Through participation on TAFE Queensland’s committees, you have the opportunity to contribute to discussions and decision making on academic, faculty and student support matters. You will also gain valuable experience in negotiation and teamwork and will enhance your communication and interpersonal skills.

Each semester, students enrolled in the Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics are invited to nominate student representative candidates to represent each year of the three year degree (3 representatives per semester).

If you are interested in getting involved, one thing to consider is your availability to prepare for and attend meetings. Meeting preparation involves reading each meeting’s papers before coming to the meeting.

Your Australian Higher Education Graduate Statement will also reflect your leadership role as a student representative.

ATTENDANCE

Enrolment in a professional course like this one, is often compared to full-time employment, and can be very different from other undergraduate education.

Student dental prosthetists often attribute their success in the course to the mindset that their experience is a full-time job. They also understand that work-life balance is essential to their overall success and well-being.

Ensure your success by attending all classes and clinics. Attendance in some classes and clinics is mandatory, unless excused by unit convenors.

Additionally, even if there appears to be an open time on your study schedule, last minute changes can and will occur, sometimes at last minute and are unplanned. All clinical experiences are part of the overall course. When patient cancellations occur, students will be expected to participate in an alternative clinical experience during that scheduled clinic time. It is the student’s responsibility to understand that they are available from 8-5pm Monday through Friday unless TAFE is closed.

ABSENTEEISM

All absentees must be reported either by sending an email to the unit convenor prior to or soon after missing the class and where appropriate, providing evidence for leave of absence in mandatory study sessions including clinics.

Students must ensure that they meet the minimum attendance requirements associated with a specific assessment condition. For example, you are required to attend no less than 80% of practical clinics.

TARDINESS AND PUNCTUALITY

Tardiness is disruptive to students, patients and educators. Punctuality is critical to you in this chosen profession as you will operate in and service the public in a time based environment. Delays in patient care and attention, such as appointment times, in real practice, can ultimately affect your business.

Unit convenors have the option of incorporating a policy linked to punctuality, with appropriate consequences, in their unit requirements. It is the unit convenor’s prerogative to determine what constitutes tardiness and when “being late for class” constitutes an absence. The Course Coordinator has the authority and responsibility to deal with immediate discipline issues which are addressed the Student Misconduct Procedure.

CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE

Scholarly behaviour is a necessary outcome in all professional coursework. Our teaching facilities and classrooms expects certain behaviours which facilitates the nature of the course and which then flows into the workplace. An important ingredient in our classroom etiquette is respect.

You should expect and afford a certain degree of respect and courtesy regardless of the similarity or difference of viewpoints and irrespective of age or experience. If you demonstrate any disrespectful or disruptive behaviour it is the prerogative of your teacher to ask you to leave the classroom, laboratory or clinic.

The request to leave the room is upheld in TAFE Queensland’s policies and procedures. Your teacher may also elect not to give credit for classroom/clinic participation for that day. Penalties for disruptive behaviour, absences or tardiness may also apply. Additionally, if the behaviour is severe or is repeated, the Student Rules for misconduct may be evoked.

Examples include: Refusing to obey health and safety and emergency procedures; loud talking in class, sleeping, text-messaging, reading non-class-related material, eating and drinking, playing music, tardy arrivals, or failing to turn off a cell phone, abusive or aggressive behaviour that causes offence, fear, or harm to others; any form of harassment and inappropriate clothing, including clothing that contains offensive language or images that may offend others.

http://www.tafeqld.edu.au/current-students/student-rules/

https://tafeqld.edu.au/about-us/policy-and-governance/policies-and-procedures/student-rules-and-policies/student-misconduct.html





STUDENT PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOUR

The following has been developed over time with input from your student advocates/representatives. It is intended to guide you in your approach to this course as a professional in the dental industry. It has been developed with workplace health and safety in mind as well as professional courtesy for all stakeholders.

� Always be on time.

� Display common courtesy.

� Be responsible and take responsibility for your actions.

� Be responsible for your learning and apply fair use of TAFE Queensland resources

� Be respectful to staff, students and clients of TAFE Queensland Southbank Denture Clinic.

� Acknowledgment of peers - networking and industry collaborations are crucial for success.

� Dress appropriately (Thongs or singlets are not appropriate)

� Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

For example:

� Long pants/slacks preferred.

� No skirts / denim / dresses.

� Laboratory coat.

� Laboratory mask.

� Surgical gloves.

� Eye protection.

� Enclosed leather shoes with flat heels.

� Collared shirts (half sleeve shirts preferred).

� Long hair needs to be tied back or use of surgical caps.

� No acrylic nails and / or nails polish.

� No bangles, long earrings, wrist or finger jewellery.

UNIT OF STUDY GUIDE

A Unit Study Guide will be provided at the commencement of delivery for each Unit of Study. The Guide outlines the specific assessment requirements, the number of assessments, assessment marks and the due date for the assessment. You must complete and submit all assessment items by the scheduled date and achieve a satisfactory outcome to obtain a successful result for each Unit of Study.

ASSESSMENT TASK INSTRUCTIONS

Assessment Task Instructions explain in detail what is required to complete the assessment. It provides the instructions to perform the assessment task, the criteria that will be used to determine your grade, feedback, and the results for that assessment task. You will be provided Assessment information for each assessment item for every unit of study. Contact your educator for further information.

Assessment Rubric

A rubric is a scoring tool that explicitly represents the performance expectations for an assignment or piece of work. A rubric divides the assigned work into component parts and provides clear descriptions of the characteristics of the work associated with each component, at varying levels of mastery.

Rubrics can be used for a wide array of assignments: papers, projects, oral presentations, artistic performances, group projects, etc. Rubrics can be used as scoring or grading guides, to provide formative feedback to support and guide ongoing learning efforts, or both.

REASONABLE ADJUSTMENT

Reasonable adjustment may be required for some students with a disability, a medical condition or illness, or specific learning needs. Modification to the learning environment, or making changes to the course content and assessment may be necessary to provide students with an equal opportunity to demonstrate their learning outcome.

If you have a medical condition/illness, disability or specific learning needs, please contact Student Services or your educator who will determine whether reasonable adjustment will be required and how the adjustments can be applied.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATION

You may be eligible for special consideration if circumstances outside your control has affected, or is expected to affect, your performance in an assessment task. The circumstance is unforeseen and is outside your control, and is of such severity or significance that a reasonable person would deem the grounds serious rather than frivolous, and can be categorised as serious illness or injury, emotional disturbance, or misadventure. These are often referred to as compassionate and compelling circumstances. Holidays and work schedules are not grounds for seeking special consideration.

ASSESSMENT EXTENSIONS

You should complete/submit assessment items by the due date, unless an extension has been granted. Extensions may be granted in compassionate and compelling circumstances; they are not automatic. Formal requests for extensions should be submitted to a higher education student administration officer using the correct higher education assessment extension form.

SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS

If you are in the final semester of your course, you may be offered a supplementary assessment, this is not an automatic entitlement. Supplementary assessments/examinations are unable to be deferred.

ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW

CODE DESCRIPTION

7 High Distinction

6 Distinction

5 Credit

4 Pass

3 Marginal Fail

2 Fail

1 Low Fail

FHYou will be awarded with a ‘Fail - Academic Penalty’ (FH) if you have engaged in an academic misconduct. Students who fail as a result of Academic Misconduct will be awarded a 0 grade. This grade will be included in the Grade Point Average (GPA) calculation.

WH You will be awarded a ‘Withdrawn’ (WH) result as a result of withdrawing from a unit of study after the Census Date but before the Last Date to Withdraw without Academic Penalty. No GPA impact.

LH You will be awarded with a ‘Withdrawn Fail’ (LH) and incur an Academic Penalty for Withdrawing after the Last Date to Withdraw from the unit. Low Fail Grade (1) is included in the GPA calculation.





ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT – CHEATING, PLAGIARISM AND COLLUSION

Academic misconduct includes cheating (including supporting others in cheating), plagiarism (using other writers’ ideas or words as your own), collusion (working in groups where not approved by the educator), electronic plagiarism (copying directly from the Internet), contract cheating (outsourcing assessment items), and falsifying information.

You are not permitted to:

� Directly copy another person’s work, word for word, without proper acknowledgement

� Use or develop another person’s ideas without acknowledging them

� Use the work of other students (with or without their permission) and claim it as your own

� Hand in a completely duplicated assessment

� Allow someone else to submit your work as their own

� Use notes or other resources without permission during formal assessment

� Pay for a contracted piece of assessment

� Have several people write one assessment response or exercise and hand up multiple copies, represented (implicitly or explicitly) as individual work

� Obtain and use assessment answers or solutions from an educator without permission.

For further information, refer to the TAFE Queensland Student Rules here.

Help with referencing and assessments is available from the TAFE Queensland Library Network here.

ASSESSMENT FEEDBACK

If you disagree with the outcome of an assessment item or final result, you should firstly discuss the matter with your educator. If you remain dissatisfied, you may wish to lodge a formal appeal. Please refer to the the process outlined in the TAFE Queensland Student Rules. Please note that there are time restrictions for reviewing assessment results and grades.

ACADEMIC APPEALS

If you disagree with the outcome of an assessment item or final result, you should firstly discuss the matter with your educator. If you remain dissatisfied, you may wish to lodge a formal appeal. Please refer to the process outlined in the TAFE Queensland Student Rules. Please note that there are time restrictions for reviewing assessment results and grades.

For further information refer to the TAFE Queensland Student Rules.

FINAL GRADE

You will be awarded one of the following formal grades, determined on a percentage basis for the unit of study as outlined in the assessment instructions/ rubric for each Unit of Study. A grade of four (4) or above is a passing grade.

GRADE POINT AVERAGE

The Grade Point Average (GPA) is a simple numerical index which summarises your academic performance in a unit and over the duration of your enrolment in the course. The GPA is reported on the Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS) in addition to the qualification testamur.

Two values of the GPA are given: the GPA for the semester and the GPA in the course.

The GPA calculation includes all units which are awarded a numerical grade or the result LH (Withdrawn Fail), which is converted to a 1.

The following are not included in the GPA calculation:

� Unfinalised temporary administration codes;

� Non-graded results of SH (Satisfactory) or UH (Unsatisfactory);

� Units undertaken at another institution; and

� Units where the status recorded is TH (Transfer Credit and/or RPL).

GPA =sum of (credit points of unit X numeric value of grade for that unit) for all units

sum of credit points of unit(s) of all resulted units

http://www.tafeqld.edu.au/current-students/student-rules/

https://library.tafeqld.edu.au/referencing

https://tafeqld.edu.au/about-us/policy-and-governance/policies-and-procedures/student-rules-and-policies/index.html





USEFUL LINKS

Australian Dental Prosthetics Association

The Australian Dental Prosthetics Association is the peak body representing the interests of Australian dental prosthetists and their patients.

Australian Dental Association - Queensland

The Australian Dental Association (Queensland Branch) (ADAQ) is the professional association for Dentists in Queensland. We represent more than 4000 members across the State.

Dental Board of Australia

The Dental Board of Australia is established under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law as in force in each state and territory (the National Law). The Board’s role is to regulate dental practitioners in Australia under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (the National Scheme).

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is the organisation responsible for the implementation of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme across Australia.

GRADUATE’S LASTING REFLECTIONS

Queensland State Life Member Graeme Morris provided this feedback:

I wish to share with ADPA one of the proudest days of my life, Wednesday 6 February 2019 when my daughter, Cheyenne and I (pictured) were amongst the first graduates of the Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics from TAFE Queensland. This course is the first of its kind anywhere in Australia. It has created a far more level playing field within the dental team.

Many of my peers, particularly in the Australian Dental Prosthetists Association of which I am a life member, have asked me why at my age, almost 70, I decided to do the Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics Degree course with my daughter.

Apart from my personal motivations, there are 3 other reasons.

Number 1: is that I love and care for my profession as a dental prosthetist and it continues to give me so much. It can hardly be described as “work” when

on a daily basis I am given the opportunity to change a persons health and improve their dignity. As the mentor of my daughter Cheyenne, I want to be on the same page as her with the knowledge I pass on. The Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics puts me on that same page.

Number 2: as a vindication to the sacrifice made by so many ADPA members (the grandfather clause members in particular) to the creation of our profession, particularly the late Karl Ring who dared to dream of tertiary training for dental prosthetists more than 30 years ago and

was scoffed at by our opponents. Also to the many members, including John Taylor and Bruce Wieland who even went to jail for their belief in

our profession. It is with great pride that I can say all of those people and more, including the late Reg Scott, Bruce Menzies, James McNab and Denise

Toovey were and continue to be my mentors.

Finally, I understand that the struggle to establish the profession of Denturist worldwide still has a long way to go in countries such as USA and Europe. It is my hope that with a person of my age completing this Bachelor Degree course in Dental Prosthetics that it strengthens the political argument in support of Denturism being an independent, honourable, viable and necessary clinical profession in dentistry.

Only today I read that “prosthodontists” are one of the fastest growing professions in USA. That is clearly at the expense of denturism.

Challenges keep our interest in life and learning is an endless challenge.

https://www.adpa.com.au/

https://www.adaq.com.au/

https://www.dentalboard.gov.au/


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