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ORHL3001

Dental Hygiene Clincial Practice I

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Ourimbah Semester 1

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007

ORHL3001 builds on the knowledge gained by students in second year and relates this to the assessment, diagnosis and clinical management of dental hygiene patients. Students will treat patient in the University of Newcastle Oral Health Clinic and attend specialist placements.

Objectives As a result of successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Contribute to the general debate on the provision of general and oral health care for the community;
2. Generate new approaches to the organisation and provision of oral health services for the community;
3. Use an evidence based approach to the provision of information and treatment for the community;
4. Generate new organisational models for oral health care delivery for the community;
5. Generate methods for determining efficacy of antimicrobial therapy in relation to the management of periodontal diseases;
6. Provide comprehensive Dental Hygiene treatment for members of the community.

In addition, completion of the clinical component of this course will develop the following clinical skills:

7. Demonstrate appropriate and effective communication with social and cultural sensitivity, with patients, carers and team members;
8. Demonstrate application and integration of knowledge of the aetiology, and effects of oral disease on the provision of treatment for the community;
9. Synthesise an appropriate treatment plan for preventive oral health care;
10.Develop appropriate preventive oral health strategies for patients with restored natural teeth and dental prostheses;
11.Provide community and individual care appropriate to the medical and oral health history for a patient;
12.Utilise appropriate methods in individual preventive oral health care;
13.Instruct individuals in appropriate methods of plaque control for natural teeth and prostheses;
14.Develop strategies for the management of adverse effects of drugs and medications;

In addition, completion of the clinical component of this course will consolidate the clinical skills developed in years 1 and 2.
Content 1. Communication skills
2. Oral Health organisation and delivery of care for patients
3. Oral Health needs of the community
4. Relationship between oral health and general health
5. Assessment of risk of caries and periodontal disease in the community
6. Preventive oral health care for the community
7. Teamwork
8. Professional responsibility
9. Infection Control
Replacing Course(s) ORHL3001 Oral Health and the Elderly
Transition Not applicable. The content of ORHL3001 Oral Health and the elderly has been placed into ORHL3004 Oral Health and Special Needs Groups. No students will be disadvantaged, and will have an improved university experience.
Industrial Experience 1
Assumed Knowledge This course builds directly on Years 1 and 2, and requires that you have successfully completed all Year 1 and Year 2 courses. The learning from this course will be developed and integrated with aspects of clinical care throughout the rest of the Bachelor of Oral Health program.
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Clinical
Practicum
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Clinical Summative Assessment 1. Clinical Assessment by Placement and Clinical Tutors.
Other: (please specify) Summative Assessment 2.
Viva Voce Examination
Other: (please specify) Summative Assessment 3. Objective Structured Clinical Assessment.
Contact Hours Workshop: for 4 hour(s) per Week for 1 weeks
Clinical: for 6 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Practicum: for 6 hour(s) per Week for 6 weeks
Compulsory Components
Requisite by Enrolment Bachelor of Oral Health
Compulsory Course Component OHS-First Aid Certificate
Compulsory Course Component OHS-Criminal Record Check
Compulsory Course Component OHS-Prohibited Employment Declaration
Compulsory Program Component Compulsory Program Component : Prior successful completion of ORHL2001, ORHL2002, ORHL2004, ORHL2005, ORHL2006 & ORHL2007. Compulsory Course Component : National Police Check. Compulsory Course Component : Working with Children and Young People Declaration. Compulsory Course Component : Current NSW Health Immunization record. Compulsory Course Component : WorkCover approved First Aid Certificate.
Timetables 2013 Course Timetables for ORHL3001