QTP4Y0X1-3 — Clinical Skills: Chairside Assisting

QTP4Y0X1-3 governs clinical skills-chairside assisting training for dental assistants, including preparation, procedures, and laboratory work.

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  • Publication number: QTP4Y0X1-3
  • Title: Clinical Skills: Chairside Assisting
  • Date: 2018-11-15

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QTP4Y0X1-3 contains modules on four-handed dentistry, basic preparation and setup, dental materials, clinical procedures, and dental laboratory procedures. It requires use of performance checklists for training, evaluation, certification, and recertification.

Topics covered

  • Four-handed dentistry techniques
  • Basic preparation and setup procedures
  • Dental materials
  • Clinical procedures
  • Dental laboratory procedures
  • Treatment-site irrigation and aspiration
  • Tissue retraction

Questions and answers

What does QTP4Y0X1-3 require for upgrade training?

Trainees, trainers, supervisors, and task certifiers must use all QTPs to conduct upgrade training. (paragraph 1)

When are QTPs required during upgrade training?

Once you begin upgrade training, you are required to use the QTPs. (paragraph 2)

What must be documented when a trainee meets the performance standards?

When you are satisfied the trainee meets standards, as prescribed in the QTP performance checklist, you must document each task completion in the QTP tab. (paragraph 2)

Can the performance checklist be changed?

Your local steps in performance may vary from the method listed in the QTP module. If this is the case, you may make changes to the first half of each module, (i.e. steps in task performance); however, the “performance checklist” is considered a standard and cannot be altered. (paragraph 3)

What infection-control requirement applies during the task?

The trainee must use infection control practices and follow all safety precautions at all times. (paragraph 2)

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