ORHL2105
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
ORHL2105 builds on the knowledge gained in ORHL1103 and introduces the theories and approaches used in evaluating Oral Health Promotion projects. You will work with other students to plan and evaluate an oral health promotion project idea to present to your tutors and peers. In addition you will be introduced to research in population health which includes fundamental epidemiology and health statistics. You will complete a literature review and critical appraisal to support your evidence based practice and understanding of the literature.This course is a compulsory program component and students must pass in order to progress in the Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy. Students are unable to enrol in Year 3 clinical courses until they have passed this course.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Ourimbah
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Explain the components required to complete a project plan
2. Apply the principles of health promotion to plan and evaluate an oral health promotion project for a select target group
3. Analyse and evaluate existing oral health promotion material in the context of ability to implement change
4. Present a project proposal
5. Analyse and reflect on the effectiveness of various individual and group communication strategies
6. Demonstrate an understanding of health statistics and research design
7. Reflect on the benefits and limitations of groupwork
8. Access and critically evaluate scientific literature
9. Evaluate data obtained from oral health indices and other research methods
Content
- Evaluating oral health promotion
- Developing a research proposal
- Project planning
- Health statistics and research design
- Researching population health
- Introduction to critical appraisal and literature review
The course is presented in 2 modules:
1. Planning and 'Pitching' a Health Promotion Strategy
2. Research and Health Statistics
Requisite
This course is only available to students in the [12390] B Oral Health Therapy program.
Students must also have successfully completed ORHL1103, ORHL1104, and ORHL1105.
Assumed knowledge
This course builds directly on, and requires that you have passed ORHL 1103, ORHL1104 and ORHL1105.
Assessment items
Literature Review: Critical Appraisal and Literature Review
Project: Project
Written Assignment: Presenting Statistical Data
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 7 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s)
- A workshop will be held in week 0
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions.
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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