Skill set Outline

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Oral Health Care Skill Set

Oral Health Care Skill Set

Skill set
National Code
HLTSS00049
State Code
AD167
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
06/08/2015
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
100
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 08/12/2015 Current Approved
1.00 06/08/2015 Replaced Replaced
Description
This skill set provides skills for promoting good oral health to clients and groups through the provision of visual oral health checks, educational and motivational information including the demonstration of oral hygiene practices and techniques where appropriate.
Units
HLTOHC001 Recognise and respond to oral health issues
HLTOHC002 Inform and support patients and groups about oral health
HLTOHC004 Provide or assist with oral hygiene
Pathway Information
These units may provide credit towards a number of Health and Community Services qualifications at Certificate IV level or above.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Nil
Target Group
This skill set is for workers with existing experience or qualifications in health sector roles seeking to broaden their skills.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
This skill set meets industry requirements for work in oral health care in the health care environment
General notes
Schedule
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVA14 HLTOHC002 Inform and support patients and groups about oral health 40 Unit of competency
AVA11 HLTOHC004 Provide or assist with oral hygiene 30 Unit of competency
AVA15 HLTOHC001 Recognise and respond to oral health issues 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AC113 HLTSS00021 Oral health information skill set Skill set