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ORHL3003

Oral Health Promotion Project

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Ourimbah Semester 1

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

In this course students will be rostered in small groups and will be required to attend a community placement in a residential aged care facility in the Central Coast area. Students will implement existing program material, develop and deliver oral health education and evaluate the effectiveness of community based oral health promotion interventions.

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 within the community and society;
2. Use an evidence based approach to the provision of information and care;
3. Develop, implement and evaluate oral health promotion activities;
4. Demonstrate appropriate and effective communication with social and cultural sensitivity, with patients, carers and team members;
5. Evaluate the benefits and limitations of teamwork;
6. Utilise information technology effectively and appropriately
Content 1. Oral Health Promotion
2. Communication skills
3. Information technology
4. Evidence based approach to care
Replacing Course(s) Not applicable
Transition Not applicable
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge This course builds directly on ORHL2003 and ORHL2005, and requires that you have successfully completed all Year 1 and Year 2 courses.
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Experience Based Learning
Practicum
Self Directed Learning
Student Projects
Workshop
Assessment Items
Journal Online completion of set tasks and reflection of experiential learning.
Presentations - Group Presentation of Oral Health Promotion Project.
Contact Hours Workshop: for 8 hour(s) per Week for 1 weeks
Practicum: for 40 hour(s) per Term 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 and 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 ORHL3003