orh3ioh integrated oral health
INTEGRATED ORAL HEALTH
ORH3IOH
2019
Credit points: 75
Subject outline
In this subject you will refine and finalize your skills and knowledge necessary for competent practice as oral health therapists in a number of settings. The skills developed over the preceding two years will be integrated and refined in preparation for future graduate practice. You will be introduced to simple restorative care in adults over 25 years of age. Oral heath therapy services will be provided to children, adolescents and adults in various clinical settings, including residential care, aged care, orthodontics and special needs. You will also work in non-clinical settings to provide oral health care, health education and developing health promotion projects in rural settings. Culturally sensitive oral health care will be introduced and practiced. You will be involved in clinical and non-clinical peer assessment procedures.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points75
Subject Co-ordinatorRon Knevel
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites ORH2COH
Co-requisites ORH3ADT
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Dental hygiene theory and practice | Prescribed | Darby and Walsh 2014 | 4TH EDITION, ELSEVIER |
| Readings | Dental radiography principals and techniques, | Prescribed | Ianucci, JM and Howerton, LJ 2011 | 4TH EDN, SAUNDERS ELSEVIER |
| Readings | Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry: A Contemporary | Prescribed | Summit JBRobins JW and Schwarz RS 2006 | 3RD EDN REVISED QUINTESSENCE |
| Readings | Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation and Advanced Root Instrumentation | Prescribed | Nield-Gehrig 2012 | 7TH EDITION, LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Discern and manage ethical issues and problems in dental practice, exercise critical thinking and sound clinical judgment and communicate with other professionals.
- Activities:
- Patient treatment in a variety of clinical and non-clinical settings. Intra- and interdisciplinary activities in residential care, regional or international elective placement and public health settings.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
02. Possess a thorough foundation in the biomedical, clinical, and behavioural sciences and be able to apply those principles in assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment.
- Activities:
- Patient treatment in a variety of clinical and non-clinical settings. Intra- and interdisciplinary activities in residential care, regional or international elective placement and public health settings.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
03. Perform an examination that collects biological, psychological, and social information needed to evaluate the medical and oral conditions for patients of all ages. This includes the ability to recognize and manage behavioural factors which affect oral health and to use that information to implement strategies that facilitate the provision of oral health care.
- Activities:
- Patient treatment in a variety of clinical and non-clinical settings. Intra- and interdisciplinary activities in residential care, regional or international elective placement and public health settings.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
04. Use an evidence based approach to treat patients, proficiently plan treatment options, referrals and perform an extensive range of treatment and preventive procedures within the code of practice of the oral health therapist.
- Activities:
- Patient treatment in a variety of clinical and non-clinical settings. Intra- and interdisciplinary activities in residential care, regional or international elective placement and public health settings.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
05. Assess, plan, and implement programs and activities to benefit the general population and prepared to influence others to facilitate access to care and services. Perform and deliver oral health promotion and disease prevention services in public health, private practice and alternative settings. Appreciate the role as health professionals at local, state, national and international levels
- Activities:
- Bendigo Community Health placement, planning and implementing (oral) health promotion programmes in the local (rural and regional) community.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
06. Provide specialized treatment that includes preventive, therapeutic and basic restorative services designed to achieve and maintain oral health. Evaluate the effectiveness of the employed clinical and educational services and modify as considered necessary.
- Activities:
- Patient treatment in a variety of clinical and non-clinical settings. Intra- and interdisciplinary activities in residential care, regional or international elective placement and public health settings.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
07. Demonstrate the use of relevant patient management theories and strategies, including motivational interviewing techniques. Engage in management of the day to day running of a dental surgery with regard to day planning, patient flow and record keeping.
- Activities:
- Patient treatment in a variety of clinical and non-clinical settings. Intra- and interdisciplinary activities in residential care, regional or international elective placement and public health settings. Preparing a 10 minute video demonstrating patient management and information skills, including motivational interviewing
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
08. Collaborate with the patient or other health professionals, to formulate a comprehensive oral health care plan that is patient centered and based on current scientific evidence.
- Activities:
- Patient treatment in a variety of clinical and non-clinical settings. Intra- and interdisciplinary activities in residential care, regional or international elective placement and public health settings.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Week 47-22, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size30
Enrolment information Availability of clinical chairs in Community Dental Clinic. Enrolments accepted until quota is reached.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRon Knevel
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Semester 1: mix of workshops and interactive sessions in several oral health disciplines, such as Oral Pathology, Periodontics, Special Needs Dentistry."
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 22
One 350.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day in week 00 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Placement in Community Dental Clinic Bendigo Health."
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 22
One 35.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day in week 00 and delivered via face-to-face.
"A total of 35 hours clinic at a regional community clinic."
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 22
One 50.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day in week 00 and delivered via face-to-face.
"A total of 50 hours of residential care/special needs clinic."
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 22
One 50.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day in week 00 and delivered via face-to-face.
"A total of 50 hours of public health in a regional/rural setting."
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 22
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day in week 00 and delivered via face-to-face.
"A total of 70 hours of an elective placement."
Block ModeWeek: 22
Twelve 7.0 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day in week 00 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Start week 47, to week 49. In the first 12 days of the subject (commencing summer semester) there will be a mix of lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and skills labs to prepare the student for the different placements."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 3,000-word final exam | Hurdle requirement: must achieve at least 50% grade in exam. Written exam, including multiple choice questions, short answer questions and case studies. | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| One video assignment (equivalent to 3,000 words). | Ten minute video demonstrating communication skills and motivational interviewing techniques. | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
| Oral health promotion in community project outcomes and results (equivalent to 5,000 words). | Project work guided by Bendigo Community Health. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06, 08 |
| Reflective tasks in various settings and preparation of case studies (equivalent 2000 essay words) | Video reflections global citizenship, and Blog/care planning (2,000 essay words = 4,000-6,000 students words effort). | 20 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 08 |
| Ongoing clinical assessment and clinical portfolio (equivalent to 5000 words) | Hurdle requirement: Successful completion and timely submission. Activity blog, reflective blogs and residential care planning. All specified competencies should be successfully completed. | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |