Available in 2024
Course code

ORHL2101

Units

10 units

Level

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

  1. Child and adult psychology and patient management
  2. Dental anatomy for local anaesthesia
  3. Nerve physiology
  4. Pain control
  5. L.A equipment
  6. Local anaesthetic dosage knowledge
  7. Management of emergency complications
  8. Patient care
  9. 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