Skill set Outline

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Oral Health Care Skill Set

Oral Health Care Skill Set

Skill set
National Code
HLTSS00073
State Code
AE575
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Associated Qualification
Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
National Code
HLT40221
State Code
BIP1
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
Statement of Attainment at Certificate IV Level
Field of Education
0613 - Public Health
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
30/04/2021
Current Release Date
02/07/2021
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
18/11/2021
Nominal Hours
95
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 02/07/2021 Current Approved
1.00 30/04/2021 Replaced Replaced
Description
This skill set provides a set of skills for promoting good oral health to clients and groups through the provision of visual oral health checks, and educational and motivational information including the demonstration of oral hygiene practices and techniques.
Pathway Information
Achievement of these units provides credit towards a range of qualifications in the HLT Health Training Package and CHC Community Services Training Package.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this Skill Set at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set is targeted at individuals who have completed a Certificate III level or higher qualification in community services or health who are seeking to broaden their skills in oral health care.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These units of competency from the HLT Health Training Package provide a set of skills in oral health care.
General notes
Schedule
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODI59 HLTOHC011 Apply fluoride varnish 30 Unit of competency
ODI42 HLTOHC008 Inform and support patients and groups about oral health 40 Unit of competency
ODI63 HLTOHC007 Recognise and respond to oral health issues 25 Unit of competency
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