ORHL2108
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
ORHL2108 will build on the health promotion and preventative care themes established in PUBH1080, ORHL1102 and ORHL1105. The course will focus on aspects of health promotion and preventative care that are especially relevant to the oral health of Australian communities.In addition to examining the strategies used for oral health promotion in Australia, the Course will introduce 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.By the end of the course students will have gained experience in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of oral health promotion material.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
Replacing course(s)
This course replaces the following course(s): ORHL1103. Students who have successfully completed ORHL1103 are not eligible to enrol in ORHL2108.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. describe the differences between health promotion and health education at both individual and population health levels
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. demonstrate an understanding of the strategies for a successful smoking cessation program
5. demonstrate an understanding of health statistics and research design
6. access and critically evaluate scientific literature and data
Content
The topics to be covered include:
- Oral Health promotion in Australia
- Health Promotion planning and evaluation
- Developing a research proposal and project planning
- Health statistics and research design
- Researching population health
- Critical appraisal and review of health literature
Review of Progress
This course is a compulsory program requirement and is monitored for academic progress purposes. The course must be completed to progress in the program or meet other program requirements.
Failure or withdrawal from this course will result in students being considered under the Student Academic Progress Procedure.
Requisite
Students must be active in the Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy [12390] program, and be concurrently enrolled in or successfully completed PUBH1080 to enrol in this course. Students who have successfully completed ORHL2105 cannot enrol in this course.
Assumed knowledge
ORHL1101 Oral Health Sciences 1, ORHL1102 Oral Health Therapy Clinical Skills 1 and PUBH1080 Studies in Population Health and Health Promotion
Assessment items
Quiz: Online Quiz
Project: Planning and developing a Health Promotion resource
Literature Review: Literature Review
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Face to Face On Campus 7 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s)
- 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
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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