ORALHLTH 2204HO - Professional Studies IIOH
Teaching Hospitals - Semester 1 - 2019
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ORALHLTH 2204HO Course Professional Studies IIOH Coordinating Unit Oral Health Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s Teaching Hospitals Units 4 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites ORALHLTH 1200HO Corequisites ORALHLTH 2201AHO/BHO, ORALHLTH 2202AHO/BHO & ORALHLTH 2203AHO/BHO Restrictions Available to Bachelor of Oral Health students only Assessment Group assignments, online test of understanding, written exams, journal reviews Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Jennifer Gray
2018 Course Coordinator Associate Professor Sophie KaranicolasCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1. An understanding of how social context influences the oralhealth-related behaviour and oral health outcomes of patients who present for dental care
2. An awareness and tolerance of socially determined differences in dental behaviour among groups of people
3. An insight into the implications of social diversity in the process of clinical decision- making
4. Develop a hierarchy of scientific evidence needed for clinical decision-making
5. Recognize and be able to evaluate studies of disease frequency and disease risk
6. Understand methods used for evaluating diagnostic tests
7. Identify and apply to clinical practice information from studies of disease etiology
8. Critically evaluate studies of prevention and treatment;
9. Use principles of risk assessment,treatment evaluation, and decision-making in clinical dental practice, through the development of the hierachy of scientific evidence needed for clinical decision-makingUniversity Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1-9 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
1-9 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
1-9 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
1-9 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
4-6, 9 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Recommended Resources
Will be providedOnline Learning
As directed by Unit coordinators but would require self directed database searches such as MEDLINE, PubMed, Goggle Scholar -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Class meetings
On line Learning modules
Small Group discovery experiences
Tutorials
WorkshopsWorkload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Social Context of Dentistry
An estimated 3 hours per week Semester 1a which includes attending class meeting/lectures.
A total of 5 hours tutorial /workshop plus preparation time.
Practical excercise of taking a social history and time to collate/summarise with other group members.
Evidence-based Dentistry
An estimation of 3 hours per week for Semester 1b which includes attending class meetings/ lectures
Five x 1 hour tutorials plus preparation time (preliminary reading of scientific papers) for participation in tutorials.Learning Activities Summary
Details will be made available on MyUni.Specific Course Requirements
nilSmall Group Discovery Experience
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Assessment
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- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Social Context of Dentistry
1 Hour On line Test of Understanding
Written Group Assignment
Evidenced Based Dentistry
1 Hour On line test answering questions from a journal article (short answer questions). 50% unit weighting
1 Hour written exam at end of Semester 1B (multiple choice and short answer)Assessment Related Requirements
Refer to assessmentAssessment Detail
See Assessment SummarySubmission
Details will be made available on 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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