Competency information
Details
Minimise risks and hazards in compliance with health and safety policies, performing contamination control and infection prevention.
Considerations
- Protocols and requirements for hygiene and infection control related to the relevant range of investigations, including preparation, conduct and completion of investigation. Protocol for hand washing and how effective hand washing contributes to control of infection.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome Observe informed consent and assist in planning the treatment of the patient who has experienced maxillofacial trauma in accordance with local/professional guidelines, adapting techniques as necessary to reflect possible outcomes and influencing factors. |
| # 2 | Outcome Observe informed consent and assist in clinical assessment of a patient who has a craniofacial deformity in accordance with local/professional guidelines, adapting techniques as necessary to reflect possible outcomes and influencing factors. |
| # 3 | Outcome Record a comprehensive and contemporaneous patient history recognising the significance of changes in the patient’s reported health status and taking appropriate action. |
| # 4 | Outcome Write a treatment plan for patients who have experienced maxillofacial trauma or have a craniofacial deformities in partnership with the patient, supporting the patient to manage their fear and anxiety, and referring to other support services for advice or alternative/adjunct treatment where appropriate. |
| # 5 | Outcome Discuss and agree treatment plans for a range of patients referred to the unit with maxillofacial trauma or craniofacial deformities with clinical colleagues, the patient and, if appropriate, relatives or carers. |
| # 6 | Outcome Plan, design, manufacture and evaluate dental devices for patients with fractures involving the mandible, maxilla and middle third of the facial skeleton. |
| # 7 | Outcome Discuss treatment options, design, plan, manufacture, fit and evaluate a range of auricular (ear) prostheses for patients with congenital absence of pinna (external part of the ear) prosthesis with the patient, their carers or relatives, and colleagues, as appropriate. |
| # 11 | Outcome Assist in the routine maintenance, calibration and quality assurance procedures on the equipment used to plan and make medical devices. |