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Oral Health Practice 2 (ORAL20005)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 50On Campus (Parkville)
In First Half Year 2021, there will be three delivery modes for your subjects – Dual-Delivery, Online and On Campus.
Please refer to the return to campus page for more information on these delivery modes and students who can enrol in each mode based on their location in first half year 2021.
Please refer to the return to campus page for more information on these delivery modes and students who can enrol in each mode based on their location in first half year 2021.
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
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Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student should be able to:
1. Examine, diagnose, plan and provide treatment as specified in the dental legislation within Australia for Oral Health Therapy (dental therapy and dental hygiene);
2. Critically evaluate responses to treatment provided to patients, identify limitations of particular treatment modalities and adapt care appropriately;
3. Effectively communicate information regarding oral health status, a range of treatment options and potential outcomes to the patient (and their family), and oral health and general health care
providers as necessary;
4. Demonstrate effective patient management while respecting the psychosocial, social and cultural differences of individuals;
5. Evaluate various techniques associated with the prevention and conservative management of common oral diseases; and
6. Identify conditions beyond the scope of an oral health therapist and facilitate appropriate referrals.
On completion of this subject the student should have developed knowledge and skills to:
7. Understand and apply the philosophy of patient‐centred care and appreciate the relationship of oral health therapy with general and specialist dental treatment in the overall care‐plan for the
patient; and
8. Work effectively as a team member and use self‐reflection to continuously monitor and improve performance
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed skills in:
- Observation and organisation;
- Communication;
- Multimedia;
- Planning and presenting;
- Leadership and team work;
- Comprehension and critical analysis of scientific concepts and principles;
- Self-evaluation/assessment;
- Critical analysis and decision making.
Last updated: 18 December 2020