Curricula
Description
| SU00DB78 | Dental Environment (5 cr) |
| Prerequisites | Not applicable |
| Objectives | Part 1. OCCUPATION OF DENTAL HYGIENIST AND CODE OF ETHICS 2 ECTS The student will be able to - describe the development of the profession of dental hygienist - describe the oral health service system - describe the different environments and partners in which oral health professionals work - define the areas of professional competence of the dental hygienist - outline the ethical principles guiding the oral health professional's work - explain the key ethical obligations and legislation in the health care sector and the main regulations relating to oral health care - understand their professional responsibilities at individual and population level Part 2. SAFE DENTAL ENVIRONMENT (3 ECTS) The student will be able to - describe the basics of aseptic practice - define the key issues related to a safe care environment - apply their knowledge at different stages of the equipment care process - describe the safe use of dental instruments and equipment - act in an environmentally friendly manner - justify the importance of a safe care environment for patient care and staff work |
| Content | Part 1. OCCUPATION OF DENTAL HYGIENIST AND CODE OF ETHICS 2 ECTS Dental hygienist occupation: history, job description, prerequisites. The role of a dental hygienist in the dental care system. Essential legislation and ethical principles in health care. Part 2. SAFE DENTAL ENVIRONMENT 3 ECTS Dental environment. Factors contributing to a safe dental environment; asepsis. Patient records. |
| Recommended optional programme components | If necessary, the student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan. |
| Accomplishment methods | Part 1. OCCUPATION OF DENTAL HYGIENIST AND CODE OF ETHICS 2 ECTS Lectures and group works, self-study. Written learning tasks passed. Part 2. SAFE HOSPITAL ENVIRONMENT 3 ECTS Lectures, group works, self- study. Learning tasks passed and exam (0-5). |
| Execution methods | Part 1. OCCUPATION OF DENTAL HYGIENIST AND CODE OF ETHICS 2 ECTS Face-to-face teaching; lectures, group works and online course Part 2. SAFE DENTAL ENVIRONMENT 3 ECTS Face-to-face teaching; lectures, group works and online course |
| Materials | Recent scientific and other relevant articles provided during the course. |
| Literature | Not applicable |
| Evaluation Criteria | Not applicable |
| Evaluation Criteria |
satisfactory (1-2) PART 2. SAFE DENTAL ENVIRONMENT 3 ECTS The student knows the basics of aseptic practice, the key issues related to a safe care environment and is able to use this knowledge in the instrument care process. The student knows about the safe use and environmental friendliness of dental instruments and equipment. The student will be able to describe the importance of a safe care environment for patient care and staff work. good (3-4) PART 2. SAFE DENTAL ENVIRONMENT 3 ECTS Students will be able to describe the basics of aseptic practice and define the key issues related to a safe care environment. Students will be able to apply their knowledge to the instrument care process, the safe use of dental instruments and equipment, and environmental friendliness. The student will be able to justify the importance of a safe care environment for patient care and staff work. excellent (5) PART 2. SAFE DENTAL ENVIRONMENT 3 ECTS Students will be able to describe the basics of aseptic practice and define the key issues related to a safe care environment. Students will be able to apply their knowledge to the different stages of the instrument care process and the safe use and environmental friendliness of dental instruments and equipment. The student will be able to justify and evaluate the importance of a safe care environment for patient care and staff work. pass/fail PART 1. OCCUPATION OF DENTAL HYGIENIST AND CODE OF ETHICS 2 ECTS Pass Passed: Students will be able to knowledge of the evolution of the professional history of the oral hygienist. Students will be able to knowledge of the professional activities of the oral hygienist (context, job description, professional competence and ethical principles) and the role of the oral health care service system. Students will be able to understand the ethical principles that guide the work of an oral hygienist and be familiar with the key ethical obligations and legislation in the health care sector and the main regulations related to oral health care. Fail The performance does not meet the criteria for creditable performance. |
| Assessment Frameworks | Not applicable |
| Further Information | Part 1. OCCUPATION OF DENTAL HYGIENIST AND CODE OF ETHICS 2 ECTS Course is provided in collaboration with University of Oulu, 0.5 ECTS. Collaboration of University lectures; 1st year dental hygienist students and 3rd year dental students |
| Responsible persons | Not applicable |
| Links | Not applicable |
Implementations
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- 01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023 (SU00DB78-3004 | STH23SP)
- 01.08.2024 - 27.10.2024 (SU00DB78-3005 | STH24SP)
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