Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Health & Behavioural Sciences

School

Dentistry School

Units

4

Duration

One Semester

Delivery mode

Internal

Class hours

22 Contact hours

Prerequisite

ORAL3070

Restricted

For BOralH students only

Assessment methods

Written exam, on-line reflection, continuous clinical assessment, case reports, preclinical/practical tasks, log books, clinical rotation attendance, oral exam, self-directed learning tasks

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Course description

Consolidates advanced training & further develops skills in oral health therapy, building on from ORAL3070. This course comprises the integration of dental hygiene practice & dental therapy practice. It focuses on providing diverse clinical experience to consolidate knowledge & skills in oral health therapy & to attain proficiency in the 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. The course provides clinical experience in practice of oral health therapy (dental hygiene practice & dental therapy practice) as defined by as regulated by the Dental Board of Australia.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2017 (24/07/2017 - 18/11/2017) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2016 (25/07/2016 - 19/11/2016) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2015 (27/07/2015 - 21/11/2015) St Lucia Internal Course Profile