Essentials of Oral Health Therapy I (ORAL2070)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Dentistry School
Units
4
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
18 Contact hours
Prerequisite
ORAL1030 + ORAL1050 + ORAL1060
Restricted
For BOralH students only
Assessment methods
Written exam, on-line reflection, on-line exam, continuous clinical assessment, logbooks
Course enquiries
Ms Marcelle Johnson
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.
Course description
Provides fundamental training in clinical aspects of oral health therapy. Integration of dental hygiene practice & dental therapy practice, radiography, dental ergonomics, oral health promotion, reflective learning, collaborative team skills & professional communication. Emphasis on risk assessment, prevention of oral diseases, maintenance of oral health in children & adults & management of specific oral health problems. Builds on material introduced in Year 1 & explores fundamental concepts in greater depth with emphasis placed on application of knowledge in the clinical setting & development of basic clinical skills in Oral Health Therapy. Knowledge & skills obtained will enable commencement of clinical practice in Dental Hygiene Practice & optimise clinical & professional learning in Year 2.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) | St Lucia | Internal | Profile unavailable |
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 |