Course Title: Implement an oral health promotion program

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2019

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Class Section: All

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Course Code: DENT5877C

Course Title: Implement an oral health promotion program

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4406 - Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Oral Health Promotion)

Course Contact: Suzanne Dellas Fatone

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9341 1406

Course Contact Email: sue.fatone@rmit.edu.au

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Nominal Hours: 130

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

Provide an oral health promotion program.

This unit applies to dental assistants and to other health care workers who are actively involved in promoting general well-being through the promotion of healthy eating habits and good oral health.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	HLTDEN011 Implement an oral health promotion program
Element:	1. Deliver an oral health promotion program
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Identify the target group and appropriate teaching and learning styles to effectively communicate an oral health promotion program 1.2 Prioritise the oral health issues for the target group and the potential for effective interventions 1.3 Prepare oral health promotion materials suitable for use across age groups 1.4 Ensure flexibility of delivery of oral health promotion taking into account the target group’s location, economic and physical circumstances, language, culture and communication needs 1.5 Actively involve community groups in health decision-making and in setting oral health promotion priorities 1.6 Implement a review strategy to determine the effectiveness of the oral health promotion program
Element:	2. Develop oral health promotion strategies for a target group
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Provide information on the causes of oral diseases to an identified target group appropriately and completely using language that can be easily understood 2.2 Provide information on the prevention of oral diseases appropriately and completely using language that can be easily understood 2.3 Develop and give appropriate information on acids and fermentable carbohydrates in a manner that can be easily understood 2.4 Involve the target group in a review of current dietary habits and the development of an approach to healthy eating which improves general and oral health 2.5 Provide information appropriately on a dentally healthy lifestyle and behavioural change 2.6 Provide an appropriate environment for the target group to ask questions and become involved in oral health
Element:	3. Integrate oral health promotion with targeted National Health Priorities
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Work collaboratively with other health care workers in a culturally sensitive and competent manner to address risk factors that oral diseases have in common with other diseases 3.2 Personalise the delivery of health information so that it is immediately relevant to the individual and clarifies the consequences of behaviour

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, you should be able to;

Deliver an oral health promotion program
Develop oral health promotion strategies for a target group
Integrate oral health promotion with targeted National Health Priorities

Details of Learning Activities

Students will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency:

Face to Face classes
Group discussions
Participation in group activities
Online learning via CANVAS
Self-managed research to support completion of assessments.

Teaching Schedule

Class Number	Class type	SESSION TOPICS
1	Class Tuesday 3 December 2019 2pm-4.30pm	Introduction to the Unit Population Target groups Steps in oral health promotion Assessment requirements discussed Health promotion to a specific target group Causes and prevention of oral disease Correlation between healthy eating and oral health Behavioural change for oral health Getting started: planning phase Allocation of groups (2 students to a group)
2		Compulsory tasks to complete: Due 20 January 2020 Investigate how oral health promotion is being integrated in with National Health Priorities https://www.dhsv.org.au/oral-health-programs NOTE: The National Health priorities documents are in CANVAS Investigate resources available to support targeted health promotion activities https://www.dhsv.org.au/professionals
3	Class Tuesday 17 March 2020 9am-12.30pm Guest	Tips when implementing oral health promotion to a target population group Linking into the National Health Priorities Guest from health promotion unit at DHSV
4	Class Tuesday 17 March 2020 1.30pm	Conducting evaluation Oral promotion project finalised Issue student presentation guide for 14 July 2020 ASSESSMENT TASK 1 issue: Submission of Project plan due TBC Group work with facilitator

5	Class Monday 27 April 2020 1.30pm -4.30pm	Planning phase in the health promotion project part 2 Bring along your draft plans
6	Class Tuesday 14 July 2020 9am-4.30pm	ASSESSMENT SUBMISSION Student presentations Showcasing oral health promotion activities Task 2 Submission of final report Implementation of specific health promotion strategies Evaluation Feedback on strategies Behavioural change

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through CANVAS.

CANVAS is an online learning resource with the clear instruction and guidance for each unit. Within CANVAS are course description, teaching schedule, assessments and all relevant information and due dates, resources and other materials required for completion of each unit of competency.

Additional materials may be provided in class and lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.

Overview of Assessment

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

• developed 1 oral health program for a specific target group within the community, including:

- identifying the target group and key concerns

- developing specific promotion strategies and resources to reach the target group

- integrating promotion with targeted National Health Priorities

• facilitated discussion with 10 people on oral health care including:

- causes and prevention of oral diseases

- dietary habits and the impact of healthy eating on oral health

- behavioural change for improved oral health.

Assessment Tasks

Task 1: Project plan

Task 2: Written report on health promotion activities

Assessment Matrix