ORHL2101
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
ORHL2101 builds on communication skills learnt in first year and introduces theories and approaches used in patient management. Strategies for pain control and local anaesthesia, anatomy for local anaesthesia, and pharmacology will be introduced. The course will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to provide patient care including the administration of local anaesthetics and taking of radiographs.Clinical sessions will introduce students to the management of patients with simple care needs.This course is a compulsory program component and students must pass in order to demonstrate clinical safety and to progress in the Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy program. Students are unable to enrol in Year 2 Semester 2 and Year 3 clinical courses until they have passed this course.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Ourimbah
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate appropriate and effective communication with social and cultural sensitivity, with patients, carers and team members
2. Apply diagnostic methods, including intra- and extra-oral radiography, to identify individual anatomical features and detect hard and soft tissue pathology
3. Identify dental anatomy for local anaesthetic placement
4. Explain nerve physiology
5. Explain the principles of management of infiltration injections
6. Explain the principles of management of mandibular block injections
7. Demonstrate effective pain control procedures
8. Explain the pharmacology for local anaesthetic use
9. Use safe operating methods for local anaesthetic procedures
10. Understand emergency procedures for local anaesthetic complications
11. Apply the skills and knowledge necessary to employ an evidence based approach to decision making in the clinical setting
12. Demonstrate competence in the clinical care of patients, including appropriate infection control
13. Demonstrate reflective practice within and during the clinical session.
Content
- Child and adult psychology and patient management
- Dental anatomy for local anaesthesia
- Nerve physiology
- Pain control
- L.A equipment
- Local anaesthetic dosage knowledge
- Management of emergency complications
- Patient care
- Infection Control and OHS
Requisite
This course is only available to students active in the B Oral Health Therapy (12390) program and have successfully completed ORHL1104, ORHL1105, HUBS1106 and HLSC1000.
Assumed knowledge
This course builds directly on, and requires that you have passed ORHL1104 and ORHL1105 and HUBS1106.
Assessment items
Professional Task: Ongoing Clinical assessment
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Professional Task: Objective Structured Clinical Assessment (OSCA)
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Formal Examination: Formal Examination
Compulsory Requirements
Compulsory Placement and WHS Requirements:
- NSW Health Verification Requirements - Mandatory NSW Health Verification Requirements must be met.
- First Aid Certificate - students must complete a First Aid Certificate issued by an approved provider.
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Clinical-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Clinical - 40 hours Internal Clinic
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions.
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Placement-1
- Face to Face On Campus 6 hour(s) per term
- Peer Mentoring placement with final year students at Ourimbah Clinic - Placement allocated by placement officer
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions.
Practical-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 5
- Local Anaesthetic Simulation Activities
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions.
Course outline
- ORHL2101 - Semester 1, 2024 (Centralcst) (PDF, 227.1 KB)
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