2008/2009 Competency-Based Task/Competency List

Tasks/competencies designated by bullets in the left-hand column are considered essential statewide and are required of all students. In some courses, all tasks/competencies have been identified as essential. Tasks/competencies without bullets are considered optional; they and/or additional tasks/competencies may be taught at the discretion of the school division. Tasks/competencies marked with an asterisk (*) are considered sensitive, and teachers should obtain approval by the school division before teaching them.

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36 weeks		 Dental Assistant I
TASKS/COMPETENCIES
  Implementing Virginia's CTE Course Requirements
• 001 Demonstrate Virginia's Workplace Readiness Skills in course activities.
• 002 Apply Virginia's All Aspects of Industry elements in course activities.
• 003 Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
  Participating in the Student Organization
• 004 Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
• 005 Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
• 006 Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Introducing Dentistry and the Dental Team
• 007 Trace the development of dentistry from early civilizations to the present, including educational and professional developments in America.
• 008 List the members of a dental team and the characteristics, educational requirements, and responsibilities of each.
• 009 Describe the roles of professional dental organizations.
  Investigating Dental Ethics and the Law
• 010 Examine ethical and legal issues related to the practice of dentistry.
• 011 Identify the American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) principles of ethics and Code of Professional Conduct.
• 012 Describe the role of the state dental practice act as it relates to the practice of dentistry.
• 013 Explain confidentiality and its connection to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
  Examining Basic Dental-Related Anatomy and Physiology
• 014 Identify anatomical reference systems.
• 015 Identify the bones and major anatomic landmarks of the skull.
• 016 Describe the bone structure of cartilage, compact bone, spongy bone, and periosteum.
• 017 Describe the gliding hinge action of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
• 018 Identify the major muscles of mastication and facial expressions, the extrinsic muscles of the tongue, and the major posterior muscles of the mouth, including the floor of the mouth.
• 019 Identify the major veins, arteries, and nerves of the face and mouth.
• 020 Identify the major anatomic landmarks of the oral cavity.
• 021 Identify salivary glands and their ducts.
• 022 Explain the anatomy and physiology of body systems and their relationship to dentistry.
  Describing Dental Anatomy
• 023 Explain oral embryology and the histology of dentition.
• 024 Explain developmental disturbances that may occur during tooth development.
• 025 Identify the eruption order for the primary and permanent dentition.
• 026 Explain the specialized function and classification of the four types of teeth.
• 027 Describe anatomical features of teeth.
• 028 Identify tooth surfaces.
• 029 Identify teeth, using the Universal, FDI, and Palmer numbering systems.
  Recording Patient Information and Assessment
• 030 Demonstrate compliance with the privacy policy of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) when recording patient information.
• 031 Gather and record personal information about the patient.
• 032 Update medical and dental history.
• 033 Explain the meaning and importance of "informed consent."
• 034 Identify the standards and criteria for patient-record entries.
• 035 Obtain and record vital signs and observations.
• 036 Chart initial findings, and list recommended treatment.
• 037 Record treatment rendered.
• 038 Obtain intraoral and extraoral images.
  Examining Preventive Dentistry and Nutrition
• 039 Describe how dental decay occurs and the role of cariogenic food in dental caries.
• 040 Identify the methods of detecting decay.
• 041 Describe systemic conditions associated with periodontal disease.
• 042 Identify risk factors for periodontal disease.
• 043 Demonstrate the components of preventive dentistry.
• 044 Describe the roles of systemic and topical fluorides.
• 045 Identify key nutrients.
• 046 Establish a diet for dental health maintenance.
  Handling Medical Emergencies
• 047 Explain the basic medical emergency procedures and rules for the dental office.
• 048 List items found in a basic emergency kit.
• 049 Describe the causes, symptoms, and treatment of selected medical situations/emergencies.
• 050 Demonstrate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and/or automated external defibrillator (AED) procedures.
  Performing Administrative Functions
• 051 Greet patient.
• 052 Schedule appointments.
• 053 Manage records.
• 054 Recall patient, using the various recall systems.
• 055 Demonstrate accounts receivable procedures.
• 056 Perform accounts payable transactions.
• 057 Fill out insurance forms in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• 058 Take inventory, and order supplies.
• 059 Demonstrate use of common dental office computer applications.