Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

School

Dentistry School

Units

4

Duration

One Semester

Class hours

18 Contact hours

Prerequisite

ORAL2062 + ORAL2080

Restricted

For BOralH students only

Assessment methods

Written exams, on-line reflection, continuous clinical assessment, preclinical/practical tasks, log books, assignment, oral exam, self-directed learning tasks

Course enquiries

Mrs Joan James/Dr John Rutar

This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.

Course description

Provides advanced training & further develops skills in oral health therapy, building on from ORAL2080. Course comprises integration of dental hygiene practice & dental therapy practice. Focusses on providing diverse clinical experience to enhance knowledge & skills in oral health therapy & attain competence in clinical, behavioural, social & professional aspects. Emphasis is placed on ability to critically reflect & evaluate on clinical practice & outcomes of care provided, to work as collaborative members of the dental team & within the health sciences context. Provides clinical experience in practice of oral health therapy (dental hygiene & dental therapy) as defined by Dental Practitioners Registration Act 2001 & Code of Practice, #1 Practice of Dentistry by Dental Therapists & Dental Hygienists.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2015 (02/03/2015 - 27/06/2015) St Lucia Internal Course Profile