Overview
In this unit you will gain theoretical knowledge in periodontal and dental hygiene diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment procedures. You will translate and integrate knowledge and skills learnt throughout the Bachelor of Oral Health course through work-integrated learning clinical practice. You must comply with clinical policies and procedures while undertaking clinical practice. You will improve your clinical reasoning skills in a supportive environment aimed to increase your confidence through reflective and self-directed learning. On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to demonstrate clinical judgment and practical skills in oral examination and diagnosis of dental conditions in adults of all ages. You will also be able to demonstrate safety and competence in patient care over a range of periodontal and dental hygiene clinical procedures, including referral of patients for complex care outside your scope of practice. You will be able to apply the principles of radiation biology and protection when producing diagnostic intra-oral and extra-oral radiographic images in the clinic. You will be able to communicate information regarding oral health in oral and written forms utilising appropriate interpersonal and team communication skills, professional attitudes and ethical behaviours. You will be required to attend a two-week compulsory intensive program prior to the commencement of Term 1.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisites: ORAL11006 Introduction to Oral Health Practice; AND ORAL11005 Oral Anatomy 2; AND ORAL11003 Introduction to Oral Disease; AND BMSC11011 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2; AND Co-requisites: ORAL12002 Oral Health Pre Clinical Practice; AND ORAL12001 Oral Disease Prevention and Management; AND ALLH12006 Evidence Based Practice for Health Professionals
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2027
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Academic Progression Policy and Procedure
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Student Unit and Teaching Evaluation
Students requested more consistency in the information provided by Supervisors, to limit confusion.
It is recommended that supervisor training at the commencement of each term include a dedicated session on standardising core information provided to students.
Feedback from Student Unit and Teaching Evaluation
Students have requested additional opportunities to perform procedures such as periodontal charting and use of untrasonic scalers in peer-on-peer sessions, prior to starting patient treatment.
It is recommended that the structure of existing peer-on-peer practice sessions be reviewed.
Feedback from Student Unit and Teaching Evaluation
It may be beneficial for clinical supervisors to be aware of student competencies and completed requirements before patient appointments. This could help avoid situations where students need to explain limitations in front of patients and ensure expectations align with the student's current scope of practice.
It is recommended that information provided to clinical supervisors be reviewed.