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PUBH5121: Environmental Health

Semester 2, 2024 [Online] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This course aims to describe the interrelation between our environment and human populations, local communities and individuals and the health risks of environmental hazards. The unit will explore the major categories of environmental health hazards including air quality, water quality, chemical hazards (eg soils and contaminated sites), physical hazards (eg noise and radiation), microbiological hazards (eg Legionnaires' disease) and food safety. Regional and global issues of sustainability, climate change and land use planning will also be covered. The disciplines of epidemiology, toxicology and ecology will be applied within a risk assessment framework. Students completing this unit will appreciate: the multi-disciplinary nature of environmental health; the application of a risk assessment framework to characterise health risks due to environmental hazards, determine risk management options, and inform risk communication strategies; the need to work closely with a broad range of stakeholders including commonwealth and state health, environment and planning agencies, local government, industry, researchers and the community.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Public Health
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Geoffrey Morgan, geoffrey.morgan@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Geoffrey Morgan, geoffrey.morgan@sydney.edu.au
Edward Jegasothy, edward.jegasothy@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Karthik Gopi, karthik.gopi@sydney.edu.au
The census date for this unit availability is 2 September 2024
Type Description Weight Due Length
Participation Tutorial participation - Weeks 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11
Tutorial participation
6% Multiple weeks 2 hours each Tutorial week
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Online task Tutorial Quiz - Weeks 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11
multiple choice quiz
6% Multiple weeks 4 questions
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Attendance Tutorial Briefing Note x 2 (complete for 2 of 6 Tutorials)
Written assessment
18% Multiple weeks 700 words x 2
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Assignment Assignment plan
Written assessment
3% Week 05
Due date: 01 Sep 2024 at 23:59
700 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Participation Assignment Plan - online discussion 2 to 6 Sept
Online participation
2% Week 06
Due date: 06 Sep 2024 at 23:59
1 to 2 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment hurdle task Major assignment
Written assessment
55% Week 10
Due date: 13 Oct 2024 at 23:59
3000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Online task Lecture quiz
Multiple choice quiz
10% Weekly 5 questions
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2
hurdle task = hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

See PUBH5121 Canvas site for more detail

  • Online Lecture Quiz: 13 quizzes with 5 multiple-choice questions. Each Lecture Quiz is worth 1% and the best 10 quiz marks will be counted towards the final mark (10 x 1% = 10%).
  • Tutorial Participation: Participation through dicsussion in 6 tutorial sessions worth 1 mark per tutorial (6 x 1% = 6%).
  • Tutorial Quiz: 6 quizzes with 4 multiple chose questions. Each Tutotrial Quiz is worth 1%. (6 x 1% = 6%)
  • Tutorial Briefing Note: Written assignment using template provided for 2 out of the 6 tutorials with each Tutorial Briefing Note (700 words) worth 9% (2 x 9% = 18%).
  • Assignment Plan: Written assignment using template provided to assist with assignment planning (700 words) worth 3%. (1 x 3% = 3%)
  • Assignment: This written assignment (3000 words) is the major assessment task for the unit of study and is worth 55%  (1 x 55% = 55%).  Students must pass this assessmen task to pass the unit of study

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Multiple weeks Background Readings - A reading list with required and recommended readings is provided for each of the 13 lectures and 6 tutorials.  All readings for this unit can be accessed via the PUBH5121 Environmental Health Canvas site, "Readings" tab. Approximately 2 hours of background readings must be reviewed each week prior to the lecture and the tutorial. Independent study (26 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 01 Introduction to Environmental Health - introduces the topic and illustrates the interdisciplinary nature of the subject. Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO6
Week 02 Toxicology - introduce the basic concepts of toxicology such as toxicity tests and effects, toxicological indices, routes of exposure, dose-response, basic metabolism, target organs, major classes of chemicals and uses of toxicology in environmental health. Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6
Week 03 Risk Assessment - describes the risk assessment framework as a useful model to guide such environmental health investigations. The importance of risk management and communication is also emphasized, highlighting the influence of social, economic and political concerns when implementing scientific decisions. Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 04 Risk Communication - the main principles of risk communication will be discussed, as well as more detailed concepts on factors to consider when communicating risk. Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Risk Communication - the tutorial session presents a real world case study by experts in the field to illustrate how environmental hazards are assessment and managed, including risk communication issues. Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 05 Chemical Hazards - the major classes of chemicals produced and what they are commonly used for, compare natural and manufactured chemicals, explore management frameworks used for chemical safety including legislation, and emerging issues such as ‘persistent organic pollutant’ chemicals. Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Chemical Hazards - the tutorial session presents a real world case study by experts in the field to illustrate how environmental hazards are assessment and managed, including risk communication issues. Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 06 Food Safety and Food Outbreaks - describe the burden of foodborne disease, major causes and microorganisms responsible for foodborne illness, surveillance aspects, regulation of food safety in, and critical controls in maintaining food safety. Online class (1 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 07 Soils and Contaminated Sites - discuss the major issues related to contaminated sites including legislation, causes of contamination, investigation of sites, risk assessment, remediation and management, as well as the role of the environmental/public health practitioner. Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Soils and Contaminated Sites - the tutorial session presents a real world case study by experts in the field to illustrate how environmental hazards are assessment and managed, including risk communication issues. Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 08 Air Quality and Health - the major source of air contaminants, their origins and associated health effects will be outlined in this lecture, for both indoor and ambient air quality. Controls strategies for reducing air pollution will also be discussed, as well as air quality standards. Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Air Quality and Healthy - the tutorial session presents a real world case study by experts in the field to illustrate how environmental hazards are assessment and managed, including risk communication issues. Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 09 Indigenous Environmental Health - discussion of health inequalities and Indigenous health status including why Indigenous communities suffer from poorer health and housing conditions than the general population, highlighting social and cultural factors as well as issues such as the safety of housing, water and sewerage and access to services. Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 10 Water Quality and Health - safe drinking water and proper disposal of effluent is a cornerstone of public health and the lecture will discuss contaminated water or inadequately treated effluent, monitoring of water, indicator organisms, waterborne pathogens, guidelines, controls used to safeguard water, surveillance of water quality, intersectoral policy and engagement, and risk communication. Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Water Quality and Health - the tutorial session presents a real world case study by experts in the field to illustrate how environmental hazards are assessment and managed, including risk communication issues. Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 11 Sustainability and Planetary Health - sustainability issues from a local, regional and international perspective, and how urbanization and development of built environments can impact on human health, as well as global environmental health impacts such as global warming, depletion of the ozone layer, and land degradation. Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Sustainability and Planetary Health - the tutorial session presents a real world case study by experts in the field to illustrate how environmental hazards are assessment and managed, including risk communication issues. Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 12 Physical Hazards - discussion of physical hazards including examples to illustrate measurement, control and management measures to minimise exposure, as well as legislation and guidelines that are prescribed, policy programs and surveillance programs that might be used. Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 13 Biological Hazards - present the agent-host-environment model to describe how infectious agents can be transmitted through the environment to infect humans, including patterns of disease emergence and surveillance systems with real world examples Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance and participation is required for the Tutorials in weeks 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11. Normal Day mode students attend the live face to face Tutorials on campus on Wednesday from 2-4pm in weeks 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11 and online mode students attend the same Tutorial sessions live via Zoom (Wednesday from 2-4pms in weeks 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11).  All other activities can be completed online.  

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

A reading list with required readings is provided for each of the 13 lectures and 6 tutorials.  All readings for this unit can be accessed through the Library’s reading list system Leganto, available via the PUBH5121 Environmetnal Health Canvas site.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. identify the major categories of hazards and setting in environmental health
  • LO2. describe the major pathways of exposure to environmental contaminants
  • LO3. understand and apply the core disciplines in environmental health: epidemiology, toxicology and ecology
  • LO4. apply a systematic approach for investigating environmental hazards and conducting risk assessment and management
  • LO5. identify and critically appraise management tools, such as policies, programs, guidelines and legislation, used to control environmental health hazards
  • LO6. appreciate the multidisciplinary nature of environmental health and the close links with environmental protection
  • LO7. appreciate the potential health effects of large-scale ecological change, eg: urbanisation, climate change.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes Competency standards
LO1
Public Health Dentistry - DBA
1.a. recognising the personal limitations and scope of the specialty and knowing when to refer or seek advice appropriately
1.b. practising with personal and professional integrity, honesty and trustworthiness
1.c. providing patient-centred care, including selecting and prioritising treatment options that are compassionate and respectful of patients’ best interests, dignity and choices and which seek to improve community oral health
1.d. understanding and applying the moral, cultural, ethical principles and legal responsibilities involved in the provision of specialist dental care to individual patients, to communities and populations
1.e. displaying appropriate professional behaviour and communication towards all members of the dental team and referring health practitioner/s
1.f. understanding and applying legislation including that related to record-keeping
1.g. demonstrating specialist professional growth and development through research and learning
1.h. supporting the professional development and education for all members of the dental and/or health community, and
1.i. demonstrating leadership in the profession.
2.c. use of technological and telecommunication aids in planning and delivering specialist treatment
2.d. communicating effectively in all forms of health and legal reporting, and
2.e. interpreting and communicating knowledge, skills and ideas.
3.a. critically evaluating scientific research and literature, products and techniques to inform evidence-based specialist practice, and
3.b. synthesising complex information, problems, concepts and theories.
4.1.a. historical and contemporary literature
4.2.a. the epidemiology of oral health and disease
4.2.b. the principles of oral health service delivery
4.2.c. the principles of public health research oral disease prevention at a population level, and
4.2.d. the analysis of oral health needs and services in community and public health settings.
5.1.a. applying decision-making, clinical reasoning and judgement to develop a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plan by interpreting and correlating findings from the history, clinical examinations, imaging and other diagnostic tests
5.1.c. managing complications.
5.2.a. designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating population oral health programs, and
5.2.b. writing reports.
LO2
Public Health Dentistry - DBA
1.a. recognising the personal limitations and scope of the specialty and knowing when to refer or seek advice appropriately
1.b. practising with personal and professional integrity, honesty and trustworthiness
1.c. providing patient-centred care, including selecting and prioritising treatment options that are compassionate and respectful of patients’ best interests, dignity and choices and which seek to improve community oral health
1.d. understanding and applying the moral, cultural, ethical principles and legal responsibilities involved in the provision of specialist dental care to individual patients, to communities and populations
1.e. displaying appropriate professional behaviour and communication towards all members of the dental team and referring health practitioner/s
1.f. understanding and applying legislation including that related to record-keeping
1.g. demonstrating specialist professional growth and development through research and learning
1.h. supporting the professional development and education for all members of the dental and/or health community, and
1.i. demonstrating leadership in the profession.
2.c. use of technological and telecommunication aids in planning and delivering specialist treatment
2.d. communicating effectively in all forms of health and legal reporting, and
2.e. interpreting and communicating knowledge, skills and ideas.
3.a. critically evaluating scientific research and literature, products and techniques to inform evidence-based specialist practice, and
3.b. synthesising complex information, problems, concepts and theories.
LO3
Public Health Dentistry - DBA
1.a. recognising the personal limitations and scope of the specialty and knowing when to refer or seek advice appropriately
1.b. practising with personal and professional integrity, honesty and trustworthiness
1.c. providing patient-centred care, including selecting and prioritising treatment options that are compassionate and respectful of patients’ best interests, dignity and choices and which seek to improve community oral health
1.d. understanding and applying the moral, cultural, ethical principles and legal responsibilities involved in the provision of specialist dental care to individual patients, to communities and populations
1.e. displaying appropriate professional behaviour and communication towards all members of the dental team and referring health practitioner/s
1.f. understanding and applying legislation including that related to record-keeping
1.g. demonstrating specialist professional growth and development through research and learning
1.h. supporting the professional development and education for all members of the dental and/or health community, and
1.i. demonstrating leadership in the profession.
2.e. interpreting and communicating knowledge, skills and ideas.
3.a. critically evaluating scientific research and literature, products and techniques to inform evidence-based specialist practice, and
3.b. synthesising complex information, problems, concepts and theories.
4.1.a. historical and contemporary literature
4.1.b. the scientific basis of dentistry including the relevant biological, medical and psychosocial sciences
4.2.a. the epidemiology of oral health and disease
LO4
Public Health Dentistry - DBA
1.a. recognising the personal limitations and scope of the specialty and knowing when to refer or seek advice appropriately
1.b. practising with personal and professional integrity, honesty and trustworthiness
1.c. providing patient-centred care, including selecting and prioritising treatment options that are compassionate and respectful of patients’ best interests, dignity and choices and which seek to improve community oral health
1.d. understanding and applying the moral, cultural, ethical principles and legal responsibilities involved in the provision of specialist dental care to individual patients, to communities and populations
1.e. displaying appropriate professional behaviour and communication towards all members of the dental team and referring health practitioner/s
1.f. understanding and applying legislation including that related to record-keeping
1.g. demonstrating specialist professional growth and development through research and learning
1.h. supporting the professional development and education for all members of the dental and/or health community, and
1.i. demonstrating leadership in the profession.
3.a. critically evaluating scientific research and literature, products and techniques to inform evidence-based specialist practice, and
3.b. synthesising complex information, problems, concepts and theories.
4.1.a. historical and contemporary literature
4.1.b. the scientific basis of dentistry including the relevant biological, medical and psychosocial sciences
4.2.a. the epidemiology of oral health and disease
4.2.b. the principles of oral health service delivery
4.2.c. the principles of public health research oral disease prevention at a population level, and
4.2.d. the analysis of oral health needs and services in community and public health settings.
5.1.a. applying decision-making, clinical reasoning and judgement to develop a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plan by interpreting and correlating findings from the history, clinical examinations, imaging and other diagnostic tests
LO5
Public Health Dentistry - DBA
1.a. recognising the personal limitations and scope of the specialty and knowing when to refer or seek advice appropriately
1.b. practising with personal and professional integrity, honesty and trustworthiness
1.c. providing patient-centred care, including selecting and prioritising treatment options that are compassionate and respectful of patients’ best interests, dignity and choices and which seek to improve community oral health
1.d. understanding and applying the moral, cultural, ethical principles and legal responsibilities involved in the provision of specialist dental care to individual patients, to communities and populations
1.e. displaying appropriate professional behaviour and communication towards all members of the dental team and referring health practitioner/s
1.f. understanding and applying legislation including that related to record-keeping
1.g. demonstrating specialist professional growth and development through research and learning
1.h. supporting the professional development and education for all members of the dental and/or health community, and
1.i. demonstrating leadership in the profession.
3.a. critically evaluating scientific research and literature, products and techniques to inform evidence-based specialist practice, and
3.b. synthesising complex information, problems, concepts and theories.
4.1.a. historical and contemporary literature
4.1.b. the scientific basis of dentistry including the relevant biological, medical and psychosocial sciences
4.2.a. the epidemiology of oral health and disease
4.2.b. the principles of oral health service delivery
4.2.c. the principles of public health research oral disease prevention at a population level, and
4.2.d. the analysis of oral health needs and services in community and public health settings.
5.1.a. applying decision-making, clinical reasoning and judgement to develop a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plan by interpreting and correlating findings from the history, clinical examinations, imaging and other diagnostic tests
5.1.c. managing complications.
5.2.a. designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating population oral health programs, and
LO6
Public Health Dentistry - DBA
1.a. recognising the personal limitations and scope of the specialty and knowing when to refer or seek advice appropriately
1.b. practising with personal and professional integrity, honesty and trustworthiness
1.c. providing patient-centred care, including selecting and prioritising treatment options that are compassionate and respectful of patients’ best interests, dignity and choices and which seek to improve community oral health
1.d. understanding and applying the moral, cultural, ethical principles and legal responsibilities involved in the provision of specialist dental care to individual patients, to communities and populations
1.e. displaying appropriate professional behaviour and communication towards all members of the dental team and referring health practitioner/s
1.f. understanding and applying legislation including that related to record-keeping
1.g. demonstrating specialist professional growth and development through research and learning
1.h. supporting the professional development and education for all members of the dental and/or health community, and
1.i. demonstrating leadership in the profession.
3.a. critically evaluating scientific research and literature, products and techniques to inform evidence-based specialist practice, and
3.b. synthesising complex information, problems, concepts and theories.
4.1.a. historical and contemporary literature
4.1.b. the scientific basis of dentistry including the relevant biological, medical and psychosocial sciences
LO7
Public Health Dentistry - DBA
1.a. recognising the personal limitations and scope of the specialty and knowing when to refer or seek advice appropriately
1.b. practising with personal and professional integrity, honesty and trustworthiness
1.c. providing patient-centred care, including selecting and prioritising treatment options that are compassionate and respectful of patients’ best interests, dignity and choices and which seek to improve community oral health
1.d. understanding and applying the moral, cultural, ethical principles and legal responsibilities involved in the provision of specialist dental care to individual patients, to communities and populations
1.e. displaying appropriate professional behaviour and communication towards all members of the dental team and referring health practitioner/s
1.f. understanding and applying legislation including that related to record-keeping
1.g. demonstrating specialist professional growth and development through research and learning
1.h. supporting the professional development and education for all members of the dental and/or health community, and
1.i. demonstrating leadership in the profession.
3.b. synthesising complex information, problems, concepts and theories.
4.1.a. historical and contemporary literature
4.1.b. the scientific basis of dentistry including the relevant biological, medical and psychosocial sciences
4.1.d. the range of investigative, technical and clinical procedures, and

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