Course Title: Confirm physical health status
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: NURS5331
Course Title: Confirm physical health status
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6119 - Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene)
Course Contact: Sue Fatone
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 93411406
Course Contact Email: sue.fatone@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Nil
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.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
TAFEDH032 Confirm physical health status |
Element: |
1. Apply knowledge of human biology and basic cellular biology to oral tissues |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Take into account biochemistry in relation to the |
Element: |
2. Apply basic genetic principles and concepts to applied Dental Hygiene practice |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify modes of inheritance and the effect on oral 2.2 Differentiate inherited and environmental acquired |
Element: |
3. Identify basic tissue types - form and function, of the hard and soft structures of the head and neck |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify the key roles that inorganic compounds play in |
Element: |
4. Apply knowledge of bone formation and composition with emphasis on head and neck tissues and for radiographic interpretation |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Classify and identify the major bones of the axial and |
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5. Consider homeostasis and body system maintenance when noting the dental patient’s physical status |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Identify basic metabolic reactions to the maintenance 5.5 Identify the components and organisation of the |
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.
Details of Learning Activities
- class presentations group and individual
- teacher led presentations
- individual research
- Participate in clinical discussions and role plays/ case studies
- Draw annotated diagrams of permanent and deciduous teeth
- Attendance to a Practical class at Bundoora Anatomy lab
- In a simulated setting:
- identify hard and soft tissue structures
- major bones of the axial and appendicular skeleton
- anatomical structures of the head and neck
Complete workbook related to
- Systems of the Body and their components
- General Physiology of cells and tissues
- Histology of oral mucosa and dental tissues
- Oral Anatomy and Physiology
- observation in the work place(simulated) with questioning to address appropriate application of knowledge
- written assignments/projects/exam
- case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
- questioning - verbal and written
- role-play/simulation
Teaching Schedule
Classes will commence in Semester 1 and be delivered in 3 hour blocks. Each class will include teacher led presentations, workbook activities, group collaboration and self directed learning opportunities
There will be a planned compulsory visit to the RMIT Bundoora Anatomy lab.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Fehrenbach; Herring, |
978143772419 |
Bath-Balogh; Fehrenbach |
9780729551809 |
References
Other Resources
Work book, learner guide and recommended reading and references as uploaded on blackboard, including classroom presentations
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will include online quizzes, written test and oral presentaion
Assessment Tasks
Oral Anatomy, physiology test
Dental Histology Test
Written Assessment
Objective Structured Clinical Examination to identify bones ,landmarks and features of the skull and facial skeleton
Completion of workbook
Written examination
Practical Examination
Assessment Matrix
Formative assessments 20%
Written examination 50% (70%pass mark)
Practical examination (OSCE) 50 % (70% pass mark)
Other Information
Underpinning skills:
Students will require the ability to:
Accurately use and articulate medical and dental
terminology related to human anatomy and physiology
and associated health issues in the context of providing
dental hygiene practice.
Explain in clear language relevant aspects of the
structure and functioning of the body systems with
particular reference to dental hygiene practice.
Describe the major components of each body system
and their location in relation to other structures.
Explain the principles of functional anatomy in relation to
each body system using concepts and principles specific
to the nature of dental hygiene practice.
Explain the key factors necessary to healthy functioning
of each body system and inter-relationships between
body systems needed to maintain oral and overall health.
Explain common problems associated with each body
system and its components using terms relevant to dental
hygiene practice.
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