orh2coh clinical oral health practice

CLINICAL ORAL HEALTH PRACTICE

ORH2COH

2017

Credit points: 60

Subject outline

This subject starts with an intensive study block to prepare you for clinical placement. You will develop oral health instruction skills, incorporating motivational interviewing into your patient management. You will develop new skills in non-surgical periodontal instrumentation and adhesive restorations in deciduous and permanent teeth. You will also develop initial information gathering skills, clinical observation techniques and treatment planning skills, applying them in a clinical setting. Other skills include inquiring on and documenting pain history, differential diagnosis, pulp pathology and radiographic practical skills and assessment. Theories of minimal intervention and clinical prevention of dental diseases will be linked to clinical procedures. You will be introduced to intra-oral local anaesthesia (theory and practice) and will learn to develop new clinical skills in the areas of pulp therapy, preformed metal crowns, deciduous exodontia and orthodontics.

SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School

Credit points60

Subject Co-ordinatorColleen McCarthy

Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites ORH1IOS & ORH1POH & HBS1HBA & HBS1HBB

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsDental hygiene theory and practicePrescribedDarby and Walsh 20144TH EDN ELSEVIER
ReadingsDental radiography principals and techniques,PrescribedIanucci, JM and Howerton, LJ 20114TH EDITION, SAUNDERS ELSEVIER
ReadingsFundamentals of Operative Dentistry: A ContemporaryPrescribedSummit JB, Robins JW and Schwarz RS, 20063RD EDN, QUINTESSENCE

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Use motivational interviewing strategies to promote oral health in patients.

Activities:
Case studies in dental therapy and dental hygiene in which students describe a holistic approach to oral health, incorporating patient's expectations. Oral health promotion activities in communities.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)

02. Perform minimal intervention dentistry in deciduous and permanent teeth in a strictly supervised clinical setting.

Activities:
Patient treatment in the University (community) clinic.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

03. Develop skills to use radiography skills and interpret the findings of radiographs.

Activities:
Completing a radiography portfolio and specific competencies and qualifiers in radiography, including a full mouth analysis.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

04. Develop information gathering, clinical observation techniques and treatment planning skills and communicate/collaborate with other (dental) health care providers.

Activities:
Patient treatment in the university (community) clinic and working with other health disciplines in relation to the (oral) health of the patient (i.e. communicating verbally or written with GP or specialist about precautions for dental treatment can commence).
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)

05. Administer intra oral local anaesthesia.

Activities:
Preclinical sessions to practice the basic skills, followed by a clinical session. Specific competencies/qualifiers need to be completed during clinics.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

06. Understand the relationship between general health, oral health and the medical history, allowing correct treatment of medically compromised patients.

Activities:
Case studies in relation to medical urgent situations in the dental office, relation oral health and general health and side effects or interaction medication and oral health.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)

07. Develop more complex skills in preventative, periodontal and restorative care, including advanced debridement techniques, pulp therapy and exodontia.

Activities:
Patient treatment in University (community) clinic.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

08. Refine skills in oral health education and patient management.

Activities:
Oral health promotion activities in several settings throughout both semesters.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2017, Week 07-43, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment size30

Enrolment information Availability of clinics Quota is managed internally, at the Department level, by the Course Coordinator

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorColleen McCarthy

Class requirements

Block ModeWeek: 07 - 09
Fifteen 8.0 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 09 and delivered via blended.
"Gateway to Clinic intensive training. 4 x 1-hour Lectures per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered face to face (Intensive training block) Week 7-9 Intensive training block-53 hours pre-clinical - face to face Week 7-9 Nine X 1-hour tutorials per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered face to face. (Intensive training block) Week 7-9 One 12 hour Practical Class per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face to face. (Intensive training block: 12 hours of radiography clinical placement) Week 7-9 One 14-hour Practical Class per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face to face. (Intensive training block-14 hours clinical placement) Week 7-9 "

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 43
One 170.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 10 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 43
One 4.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"4 hrs per week for 24 weeks"

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
Two 2.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
One 2.5 hour written exam (equivalent to 2500 words)2502, 03, 05, 06
One OSCE (equivalent to 2000 words)2501, 02, 03, 05, 06
2x45min clinical practicum assessments & 2x90min clinical practicum assessments at end of Sem 2 Hurdle requirement.01, 03, 04, 06
Learning and practical tasks throughout Semester 1 and 2Successful completion and timely submission.1001, 03, 05, 06
Ongoing clinical assessment and clinical portfolioHurdle requirement.01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08
One 2-hour written examination (equivalent to 2000 words)4002, 03, 05, 06