Course Title: Apply knowledge of oral medicine and pathology to individualize patient management and treatment
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: DENT5812
Course Title: Apply knowledge of oral medicine and pathology to individualize patient management and treatment
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6119 - Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene)
Course Contact : Eleanor Schroeder
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 93411412
Course Contact Email:eleanor.schroeder@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Additional staff details will be posted on Blackboard
Nominal Hours: 100
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
This unit should be assessed after achievement of the following
related competency units:
HLTFA301B - Apply first aid
TAFEDH032 - Confirm physical health status
HLTAP501A - Analyse oral status
TAFEDH010 - Research and evaluate patient dental and health history to prevent and/or manage emergencies
TAFEDH013 – Interpret and analyse patient medical and drug history
Course Description
This unit deals with the identification, recognition and recording of oral pathologies and the role of the Dental Hygienist in contributing to diagnosis and management of these conditions in collaboration with Dentists and Dental Specialists. It also describes the application of knowledge in oral medicine and pathology required to investigate, interpret and analyse a patient’s medical history and available health information in order to individualise their dental hygiene management.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
TAFEDH014 Apply knowledge of oral medicine and pathology to individualize patient management and treatment |
Element: |
1. Identify, recognise and record deviations from the normal appearance and function of oral tissues |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify the presence of oral pathology and the affect of a systemic disease in the oral cavity. |
Element: |
2. Identify the causative factors for the development of common oral conditions and systemic conditions with oral manifestations and apply this knowledge in the prevention of disease |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Describe the aetiology of a range of common oral conditions and systemic conditions which may have an effect on the oral cavity |
Element: |
3. Collaborate with a dentist or dental specialist to manage oral pathologies and the oral effects of systemic conditions |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Discuss medical history and pathology findings with the dentist/dental specialist. |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit you will have the skills to identify, recognise and record oral pathologies and the role of the Dental Hygienist in contributing to diagnosis and management of these conditions in collaboration with Dentists and Dental Specialists. It also describes the application of knowledge in oral medicine and pathology required to investigate, interpret and analyse a patient’s medical history and available health information in order to individualise their dental hygiene management.
Details of Learning Activities
Activities will include lectures, tutorials and online activities
Teaching Schedule
| Date | Topic | Assessment |
| May 1st | ONLINE: study outline/workbook /assessment requirements issued | |
| 7th | Introduction to pathology and terminology | |
| 8th | ONLINE: Inflammation and repair | |
| 21st | . Immune system and immunity | |
| 22nd | ONLINE: . Neoplasia | |
| 28th | Developmental, genetic and congenital disorders | |
| 29th | ONLINE: Endocrine disorders 1 | |
| June 4th | ONLINE: Endocrine disorder 2: Diabetes | |
| July 14th | Workbook activities from semester 1 due | |
| 28th | Endocrine disorders: Tutorial Revision | |
| 31st | Cardiovascular disorders and Blood diseases | |
| August 4th | Respiratory, GI, Neurological, Skeletal disorders | |
| 6th | Pathogenic diseases: bacterial/viral/parasitic | |
| 7th | Fungal infections and Lichen Planus | |
| 11th | Lesions with vesicular appearance | |
| 14th | Ulcerations | |
| 18th | White lesions | |
| 21st | Red and red/white lesions and pigmented lesions | |
| 25th | Raised lesions with a papillary surface | |
| September 8th | Hard tissue enlargements | |
| 15th | Tutorial: revision | Review of workbook |
| 22nd | . Radio-opaque lesions | |
| 24th | Radiolucent lesions | |
| 29th | Disorders of tooth development and related tissues | |
| October 1st | Dental caries | |
| 6th | Pulpitis, apical periodontitis, resorption, hypercementosis | |
| 9th | Salivary gland disease, Abnormalities of teeth | |
| 20th | Oral Cancer | |
| 21st | HIV, AIDS, Hepatitis C , and sexually transmitted diseases | |
| 22nd | tutorial ,exam preparation | |
| November 4th | Workbook activities due | |
| 9th | Written exam |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
A complete booklist is available on Blackboard |
References
Other Resources
All other resources will be provided on Blackboard
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course will comprise Workbook of task activities and a written exam
Assessment Tasks
Task 1 Workbook (task activities) will be provided via BB prior to and also following each class. Tasks will involve short answer and multiple choice questions and cases studies. Each task will be revised in the class following, for discussion and self/peer assessed. The tutor will ask students to collate all tasks at the mid- way point and at the end of each semester for submission/review.
Task 2 Written exam 2 hours 9th November
Assessment Matrix
Available on Blackboard
Other Information
Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension (see below) will not be corrected.
• APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK - A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original due date. They must lodge the application form (available www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least 24 hours before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 3 of Dental Hospital. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.
• For missed assessments such as exams- you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged online with supporting evidence prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
Note: The Pass mark for the exam is 60%.
Students are required to achieve a Pass grade in both tasks to achieve Competence for this course
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