Course Title: Inform and support patients and groups about oral health

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5417 Diploma of Nursing

Course Title: Inform and support patients and groups about oral health

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 40

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.

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
PUBH9435C	City Campus	TAFE	535T Social Care and Health	Face-to-Face or Internet	Term1 2024
PUBH9436C	Bundoora Campus	TAFE	535T Social Care and Health	Face-to-Face or Internet	Term1 2024

Course Contact: Suzie Cicero

Course Contact Phone: 03 9925-1812

Course Contact Email: suzie.cicero@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

In this course, you will gain knowledge of the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide practical information and instruction to patients and groups to promote and support good oral health care practices. This enables the candidate to provide health promotion and practical demonstration and instruction of oral hygiene practices and techniques.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	HLTOHC008 Inform and support patients and groups about oral health
Elements:	1. Develop and maintain understanding of oral health information and issues. 2. Provide information related to oral health using a person-centred approach. 3. Provide specific information and instruction on oral hygiene self-care, techniques and appropriate aids. 4. Evaluate effectiveness of oral health information session.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. 

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.