ORALHLTH 1204BHO - Professional Studies IOH Part 2

Teaching Hospitals - Semester 2 - 2020

This course has been designed to introduce concepts of health communication designed to develop interprofessional communication as well as, the students' role as a graduate oral health professional Topics will be introduced in resource lectures, online learning mediums and workshops. Simulated exchanges between students and members of the public are offered in a safe environment featuring opportunities for peer review and experiential learning. Problem-based learning topics will be presented where applicable and student learning will be supported by independent and group research and discussion. The student is also required to monitor their own learning by providing feedback to each other as well as incorporating feedback from colleagues and staff.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code ORALHLTH 1204BHO
    Course Professional Studies IOH Part 2
    Coordinating Unit Oral Health
    Term Semester 2
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s Teaching Hospitals
    Units 4
    Contact Up to 4 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Prerequisites ORALHLTH 1204AHO in previous Semester
    Corequisites ORALHLTH 1201AHO/BHO, ORALHLTH 1202AHO/BHO & ORALHLTH 1203AHO/BHO
    Restrictions Available to Bachelor of Oral Health students only
    Assessment Assessments are multi-modal and are geared toward assisting students to meet their learning outcomes. Formats include a range of online modules and quizzes, a group presentation and a self-reflective piece following two mock-patient/clinician interviews.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Jennifer Gray

    Other Teaching Staff

    Ms Vicki Skinner
    vicki.skinner@adelaide.edu.au

    Mr Michael Draper
    michael.draper@adelaide.edu.au
    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Build skills and attributes required of a self-directed learner at Level 1 of the Research Skill Development Framework.
    2. Demonstrate the ability to plan and execute effective communication in a range of settings and describe ways in which effective communication strategies can be implemented.
    3. Implement into practice the personal requirements for health professionals today, including cultural sensitivity and patient centred care in an Australian context.
    University Graduate Attributes

    No information currently available.

  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources

    None.

    Recommended Resources
    Hoffman T, Bennett S & Del Mar C 2010, Evidence-Based Practice: Across the Health Professions, Elsevier, Australia
    Barkway P 2009, Psychology for Health Professionals, Elsevier, Australia
    Humphris, G & Ling, M 2000, Behavioural Sciences for Dentistry, Harcourt, UK.
    O’Toole, G 2008, Communication – Core Interpersonal Skills for Health Professionals, Elsevier, Australia
    Purtilo, R & Haddad, A 2002, Health Professional & Patient Interaction, 6th Ed, W.B. Saunders Company, USA.
    Rollnick, S, Mason, P & Butler, C 1999, Health Behavioural Change- A guide for practitioners, Churchill Livingstone, UK.
    Summers, J & Smith, B 2004, Communication Skills Handbook: How to succeed in written & oral communication, Wiley, Australia
    Bretag T, Crossman J & Bordia S 2009, Communication Skills Revised, McGraw Hill, Australia
    Anderson J & Poole M 2001, Assignment & Thesis Writing 4th Edition, Wiley, Australia
    Online Learning
    There will be detailed information on the online learning requirements of this course given by the coordinator.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    •    Classmeetings & lectures
    •    Tutorials
    •    Workshops
    ·     Experiential learning
    •    Contextualised scenarios and learning exercises
    •    Group activities
    •    Hands-on workshops & library research
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    Approximately 2-3 hours contact per week plus 2-3 hours per week non-contact preparation, online activity, research and review.
    Learning Activities Summary
    Small group work, oral presentation, simulated communication experiences, research skill development, writing and reading skill
    development, essay and report preparation
    Specific Course Requirements
    None
    Small Group Discovery Experience
    No SGDE in this course of study
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment in Professional Studies IOH is multi-modal in that you  will be involved in a wide range of types of assessment. This creates a more equitable assessment where there are opportunities for students to demonstrate existing strengths and perhaps develop others through involvement in a range of alternative formats.
    Assessment Related Requirements
    As some of the assessment tasks are online, student will need access to a device with internet connectivity
    Assessment Detail

    **Please note - the assessment in this course is proportionate of the full assessment across both Professional Studies IOH Part 1 and Part 2. Three tasks have been completed in Part 1 of the course in Semester 1 and three tasks are to be completed in Part 2 Semester 2. The weighting of the assessment across both Parts 1 & 2 is 45% for Part 1 and 55% for Part 2.


    Assessment 3  Communication self-reflection
    Summative      20%

    Assessment 4  Communication case studies - written analysis & presentation
    Summative      30%


    Active participation in all workshops, tutorials and online modules is weighted at 5%

    Submission
    Submission of all summative written assessments via Turnitin / MyUni.

    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    GS8 (Coursework Grade Scheme)
    Grade Description
    CN Continuing
    FNS Fail No Submission
    NFE No Formal Examination
    F Fail
    NGP Non Graded Pass
    P Pass
    C Credit
    D Distinction
    HD High Distinction
    RP Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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