Course Title: Analyse epidemiology in dental and health practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: DENT5799
Course Title: Analyse epidemiology in dental and health practice
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: 9341 1412
Course Contact Email: eleanor.schroeder@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
N/A
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to source and evaluate relevant information and apply findings to clinical practice.
Participants will develop high level skills in interpreting and application of evidence based oral health practice
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
TAFEDH002 Analyse epidemiology in dental and health practice |
Element: |
1. Define the use of epidemiology in dental and health sciences |
Performance Criteria: |
Identify principles of epidemiology Interpret features of oral epidemiology Identify the role of epidemiology in population health |
Element: |
2. Analyse epidemiological studies and methods |
Performance Criteria: |
Differentiate between various styles of epidemiological studies Interpret and analyse the information contained in epidemiological studies
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Element: |
3. Evaluate the indices used in studies of dental caries and periodontal disease |
Performance Criteria: |
Analyse the principal epidemiological indices in dental science Interpret and evaluate the indices used for recording dental disease and health status
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Element: |
4. Apply the principles of evidence based dentistry in clinical decision making |
Performance Criteria: |
Interpret evidence based information related to dental treatment options Apply appropriate treatment options to clinical choices in treatment planning |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this program you will have developed the skills and knowledge required to source and evaluate relevant information and apply findings to clinical practice.
Participants will develop high level skills in interpreting and application of evidence based oral health practice.
Details of Learning Activities
Attendance at lectures and tutorials
Research project
Participate in small group activities and individual presentations
Teaching Schedule
Semester 1: 40 nominal hours, made up of a combination of face to face, private study, self directed learning and assessment tasks
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
required resources and recommended readings are made available to students via blackboard
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course will include written assignments and tests
Assessment Tasks
Written short response
Oral presentations
Written exam
Assessment Matrix
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