QTP4Y0X1-4 — Clinical Skills-Preventive Dentistry

QTP4Y0X1-4 governs preventive dentistry clinical skills and qualification training for dental assistant journeymen.

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  • Publication number: QTP4Y0X1-4
  • Title: Clinical Skills-Preventive Dentistry
  • Date: 2018-11-15

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It contains modules on clinical fundamentals, oral health care, periodontal instruments, ultrasonic devices, accumulated deposits, anticariogenic agents, and pit and fissure sealants. The package supports 5-skill-level on-the-job training and requires use of performance checklists for evaluation and certification.

Applies to: Trainees, trainers, supervisors, and task certifiers must use all QTPs to conduct upgrade training.

Topics covered

  • Clinical phase fundamentals
  • Oral health care instructions
  • Periodontal instruments
  • Ultrasonic devices
  • Accumulated deposits
  • Topical anticariogenic agents
  • Pit and fissure sealants

Questions and answers

What subjects are covered in QTP4Y0X1-4?

Volume 4, Clinical Skills-Preventive Dentistry, Qualification Training Package (QTP) contains modules on clinical phase/fundamentals, oral health care instructions, periodontal instruments, using, ultrasonic devices, sharpening periodontal instruments, removing accumulated deposits, applying topical anticariogenic agents and applying pit and fissure sealants. (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 after 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. (paragraph 3)

What cannot be altered in a QTP module?

The “performance checklist” is considered a standard and cannot be altered. (paragraph 3)

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