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ORHL3002

Oral Health; Children and Adolescents

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Ourimbah Semester 1

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

ORHL3002 builds on the knowledge gained by students in second year and relates this to the oral health issues that are particularly relevant to children and adolescents. Children face particular challenges in managing their oral health, including diet and learning hygiene techniques. Adolescents require certain skills to maintain their motivation and interest in both diet and hygiene strategies. Clinical sessions provide opportunities for students to develop the necessary clinical skills in the treatment and management of children and adolescents.

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 children and adolescents;
2. Generate new approaches to the organisation and provision of oral health services for children and adolescents;
3. Use an evidence based approach to the provision of information and care for children and adolescents;
4. Generate new organisational models for oral health care delivery for children and adolescents;
5. Generate methods for determining efficacy of antimicrobial therapy in relation to children and adolescents;
6. Generate research questions and proposals using evaluation of oral health indices;

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 children and adolescents;
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 children and adolescents;
12. Utilise appropriate methods in individual preventive oral health care;
13. Instruct children and adolescents in appropriate methods of plaque control;
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. Paediatric dentistry
2. Integrated clinical skills
3. Teamwork
4. Professional responsibility
5. Assessment of risk of plaque related dental diseases
6. Fluoride
7. Caries Management
8. Primary Health Care
9. Population Health
Replacing Course(s) Not applicable
Transition Not applicable
Industrial Experience 1
Assumed Knowledge This course builds directly on ORHL1001 and ORHL2001, 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 Case Study
Practicum
Self Directed Learning
Workshop
Assessment Items
Case Studies Summative Assessment 2
Presentation of a Case Report
(assesses objectives 1-6)
Other: (please specify) Summative Assessment 3
Objective Structured Clinical Assessment
(assesses objectives 9 and 12)
Other: (please specify) Summative assessment 1
Clinical Assessment by Placement Tutors
(assesses objectives 7-14)
Contact Hours Workshop: for 8 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Practicum: for 7 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
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 ORHL3002