Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Health & Behavioural Sciences

School

Dentistry School

Units

4

Duration

One Semester

Class hours

22 Contact hours

Prerequisite

ORAL3070

Restricted

For BOralH students only

Assessment methods

Clinical performance, written exam and oral exam

Course enquiries

Prof Laurence Walsh

Work Integrated Learning

Industry Placements

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

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