Course Title: Confirm physical health status
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6119 Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene)
Course Title: Confirm physical health status
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 80
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.Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
NURS5331 |
City Campus |
TAFE |
155T Vocational Health and Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2013, Term1 2014, Term2 2015 |
Course Contact: Sue Fatone
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 93411406
Course Contact Email: sue.fatone@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency describes a detailed level of knowledge in biochemistry and human anatomy. It explores cellular biology, physiology and body systems to support the practice of dental hygiene and confirm physical status.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Nil
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
TAFEDH032 Confirm physical health status |
Elements: |
1. Apply knowledge of human biology and basic cellular biology to oral tissues 2. Apply basic genetic principles and concepts to applied Dental Hygiene practice 3. Identify basic tissue types - form and function, of the hard and soft structures of the head and neck 4. Apply knowledge of bone formation and composition with emphasis on head and neck tissues and for radiographic interpretation 5. Consider homeostasis and body system maintenance when noting the dental patient’s physical status |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit you have developed a detailed level of knowledge in biochemistry and human anatomy. It explores cellular biology, physiology and body systems to support the practice of dental hygiene and confirm physical status.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will include online quizzes, written test and oral presentaion