Area: | Department of Dental Hygiene and Therapy |
Credits: | 50.0 |
Contact Hours: | 19.0 |
Clinical Practice: | 1 x 19 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 302887 (v.1) Clinical Dentistry 237 or any previous version
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Co Requisite(s): | 8072 (v.8) Clinical Dentistry 236
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Syllabus: | Further clinical practice in dental hygienist procedures including patient assessment, preventive procedures and treatment procedures in accordance with relevant Acts. Practice management. Practical experience with patients with special needs. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Provided dental hygiene care for patients in accordance with relevant Acts. Presented, analysed and evaluated information in a clinical case study. Demonstrated effective communication with patients, members of the public and health professionals. Demonstrated the ability to practice in a professional manner. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Dental Act of Western Australia, ADA Schedule of Dental Services. Drummond J., Newton J. and Yemm R., (1995), Colour Atlas and Text of Dental Care of the Elderly, St Louis, Mosby. Woodall I.R., (1993), Comprehensive Dental Hygiene Care, 4th ed., St Louis, Mosby. |
Unit Texts: | Daniel S.J. and Harfst S.A., (Eds.), (2002), Mosby's Dental Hygiene - Concepts Cases and Competencies, St Louis, Mosby. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Case Presentation 10%. Clinical Practice 60%. Practical Portfolio 15%. Practical/Oral Assessment 15%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 60700 Dental Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 3 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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