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ORHL3201: Foundations of Oral Health VI
2024 unit information
In this unit of study, students will discuss, critique and defend theoretical and practical Oral Health Therapy concepts related to evidence based patient care. Tutorials take the form of patient scenarios which encourage a comprehensive understanding and integration of knowledge and sound decision-making. Students also reflect on their Community Placement experiences.
Unit details and rules
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Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Discipline of Oral Health |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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ORHL3101 |
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Corequisites:
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ORHL3202 and ORHL3203 |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Perform clinical care competently and justify decisions using clinical reasoning, in order to demonstrate the regulatory standards required of a newly graduated oral health therapist.
- LO2. Evaluate and address individual racism, your own biases, assumptions, stereotypes, and prejudices and provide care that is holistic, free of biases and racism.
- LO3. Provide culturally safe care to diverse groups and populations, recognising barriers to accessing care and responding to the distinct needs of those at increased risk of poor oral health.
- LO4. Apply self-reflective practices that promote personal and professional growth in order to engage and work collaboratively in interprofessional teams.
- LO5. Evaluate and manage soft tissue pathology within the limits of an oral health therapist in accordance with the relevant legislation including referral to specialist if required.
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