Course Title: Analyse epidemiology in dental and health practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
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
Teachers: Professor Hannie Calache
Marcella Sabo Tel 93411409
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: |
1.1 Identify principles of epidemiology |
Element: |
2. Analyse epidemiological studies and methods |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Differentiate between various types of epidemiological studies 2.2 Interpret and analyse the information contained in epidemiological studies |
Element: |
3. Evaluate the indices used in studies of dental caries and periodontal disease |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Analyse the principal epidemiological indices in dental science |
Element: |
4. Apply the principles of evidence based dentistry in clinical decision making |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Interpret evidence based information related to dental treatment options |
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
Activities in this course comprise
- Lectures
- Library research information session conducted by Anita Woolard, Liaison Librarian for Vocational health & Sciences
- Online readings and research
- Tutorials
Teaching Schedule
| Date | Topic | Assessment |
| 31st March | . Online pre-reading tasks.Minimum intervention dentistry | |
| 14th April | Intro to research & Literature reviews. Using library searches. AT RMIT library Cardigan St. 9.30am | Task 1 issued |
| 15th April | Intro to epidemiology. Research skills. Lit. review & analysis | Task 2 issued |
| 22nd April | Study design, Bias, Systemic review | Task 1 due |
| 29th April | Measures in epidemiology, Using scientific studies to illustrate study designs | |
| 1st May | ONLINE: Prescribed readings | |
| 6th May | Measures in Epidemiology | Task 2 due |
| 27th May | Tutorial. Exam preparation | |
| 10th June | Written exam |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
A complete book list will be provided during Orientation and available on Blackboard |
References
Other Resources
A range of additional resources and references will be provided through My Studies on Blackboard
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course will include written assignments and tests
Assessment Tasks
There are two tasks for this course:
Task 1. Preparatory Assignment for Lit Review Due 22nd April
Task 2 Literature review Due 5th May
Task 3 Written exam 10th June
NOTE: The Literature review is co-assessed with HLTPOP502C Work with the Community to identify health needs.
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 http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
Note: The Pass mark for the exam is 60%. Assignment will be marked as Satisfactory/Not satisfactory.
Students may be given the opportunity to resubmit assignments if this is requested by the teacher and approved by the co-ordinator.
Students are required to achieve a Pass grade in both tasks to achieve Competence for this course
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