Course Title: Inform and support patients and groups about oral health
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: PUBH9436C
Course Title: Inform and support patients and groups about oral health
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: Bundoora Campus
Program: C5417 - Diploma of Nursing
Course Contact: Suzie Cicero
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925-1812
Course Contact Email: suzie.cicero@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
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.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTOHC008 Inform and support patients and groups about oral health |
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1. Develop and maintain understanding of oral health information and issues. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Use credible sources of oral health information to interpret what constitutes good oral health. 1.2. Maintain current knowledge on the risk factors and outcomes associated with poor oral health and hygiene practices. 1.3. Identify oral health hygiene techniques used to address specific patient needs and preferences. 1.4. Demonstrate own commitment to oral health through awareness and application of effective self-care oral health practices. 1.5. Recognise social and cultural determinants of health as well as varying individual motivations and capacity to carry out good oral health care practices. |
Element: |
2. Provide information related to oral health using a person-centred approach. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Address agreed outcomes in planning for oral health care needs by explaining the link between oral health and general health. 2.2. Prepare information so that it is relevant to the target audience and use a person-centred approach to identify and respond effectively to individual needs. 2.3. Engage and respond to concerns of patient by providing oral health care information, including issues associated with poor oral health and hygiene. 2.4. Negotiate with patient a flexible approach to delivery of oral health information. 2.5. Explain relevant information on the importance of regular oral checks with an oral health practitioner. |
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3. Provide specific information and instruction on oral hygiene self-care, techniques and appropriate aids. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Collect data specific to patient by questioning, observing and accessing available information from patient or carer. 3.2. Instruct and explain tooth brushing and soft tissue techniques and use of appropriate aids, detailing their advantages in terms of achieving and maintaining effective oral health. 3.3. Demonstrate and provide instruction on the care of partial and full dentures. 3.4. Identify and implement opportunities for participants to demonstrate learned skills. 3.5. Encourage and support patients, including people with special needs to follow effective self-care techniques for oral hygiene practices to make knowledge, attitude and behavioural changes where possible. |
Element: |
4. Evaluate effectiveness of oral health information session. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Obtain feedback from the patient or group to determine whether the information is correctly received and understood. 4.2. Reflect on outcomes and implement changes to information or delivery processes based on feedback. |
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.
Details of Learning Activities
This unit is designed to be delivered in a Blended Learning mode. Blended Learning involves learning through various modes, for example, online learning and learning in a classroom and clinical labs.
The Blended Learning approach for this unit includes:
Online learning - provide you with formative feedback and facilitate your learning as you progress through your course
Classroom teaching - introducing you to key concepts within the course
Labs - provide practice and simulation
Clinical experience - provides you with practical experience in a nursing health care environment
Self directed learning - such as reading to expand your knowledge and understanding of information delivered
All learning activities you will undertake within the course are designed to provide you with the practical skills, knowledge and attitudes required to perform to the standard expected in the health industry.
Teaching Schedule
Training Product Details | |||
Course Code |
HLT54121 |
Course Title |
Diploma of Nursing |
Unit Code |
HLTOHC008 |
Unit Title |
Inform and support Oral health |
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Group Name |
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B23M & C23M/N |
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Unit Start Date |
Unit End Date |
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13/02/2024 |
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Start Time |
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0830 |
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Finish Time |
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1230 |
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Contact Details | ||
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Teacher |
Jane McClure – City Shaffalica Shaffalica - Bundoora |
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Program Coordinator |
Eleisha Petdro Prem Kaur |
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Program Manager |
Suzie Cicero |
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Classroom |
Online |
Workplace |
Self-Directed Study |
Other |
Nominal Hours |
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40 |
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Core |
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Elective |
Final Result Outcome |
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Ungraded |
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Pre-Requisites |
None |
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Description |
This unit describes 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. |
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Elements | ||||||||||
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Develop and maintain understanding of oral health information and issues. |
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Provide information related to oral health using a person-centred approach. |
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Provide specific information and instruction on oral hygiene self-care, techniques and appropriate aids. |
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Evaluate effectiveness of oral health information session. |
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Assessment Details
A range of assessment methods will be used to provide students the opportunity to demonstrate competence to achieve the unit requirements. This can range from:
- Knowledge Questioning – either written or verbal, this method is used to assess your knowledge.
- Product based – can range from written reports, work samples, presentations, product displays, projects, case studies, portfolios.
- Practical Observation – can be in real time in the workplace, through practical simulated off the job for example role plays.
Student are required to demonstrate and achieve all aspects and requirements of the assessment task. Students will be assessed as Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (US). A student must achieve a satisfactory outcome for all assessment tasks prior to a final unit result outcome of Competency Achieved (CA) being recorded.
The assessment methods being used for this unit are outlined below:
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Knowledge |
Product Based |
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Assessment Task-1 |
MCQ |
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S/NYS |
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Assessment Task-2 |
P |
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S/NYS |
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Assessment Task-3 |
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P |
S/NYS |
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Assessment Task-4 |
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P |
S/NYS |
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Assessment Conditions
1. Assessment submissions, except tests and other in-class assessments, are due before midnight of the due date and can only be submitted through Canvas.
2. All written assessments must be submitted through Canvas.
3. Students are assessed as either S (satisfactory) or US (unsatisfactory) for each task. Each task explains how students are assessed.
4. Every task must be completed satisfactorily to be assessed as competent in the unit.
5. Submissions graded unsatisfactory must be resubmitted seven (7) days post feedback been given. IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK CANVAS FOR ASSESSMENT RESULTS AND FEEDBACK AND RESPOND ACCORDINGLY.
6. There are two (2) attempts only for each theory-based assessment task and up to two (2) attempts for practical-based assessment tasks.
7. There are three (3) attempts for Medication Calculation assessments.
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Delivery Schedule |
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Date, Week, Session |
Topic, Activity, Assessment |
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Week-1 |
Lecture-1 |
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Week-2 |
Lecture-2 |
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Week-3 |
Lecture-3 |
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Week-4 |
AT1 |
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Week-5 |
AT2 & AT3 |
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Week 6 |
AT4 |
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Theory and Practical Classroom Requirements | ||
On occasions timetable and assessment dates may need to change. If this occurs, you will be notified. | ||
Please check your student emails and Canvas announcements daily. | ||
Full laboratory uniform is required for laboratory sessions. Students not appropriately attired will be asked to leave. | ||
100% attendance at clinical laboratory classes is mandatory | ||
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Clinical Placement |
All HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing Students must attend clinical placement. This unit requires satisfactory completion of a relevant clinical placement. Clinical placements are arranged at a variety of locations across the State. Although every effort is made to allocate each student a placement close to their home this is not always possible. Students must attend the placement allocated to them. |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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.
Assessment Tasks
AT 1 - Knowledge Assessment
AT2 - Quiz
AT3 - Practical Assessment
AT4 - Practical Assessment
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Student Attendance
All students are required to:
Attend and participate appropriately in all activities scheduled.
Complete pre-class preparation – e.g., recommended reading and learning activities on Canvas.
Study all material provided to maximise chances of meeting the Unit's objectives.
Meet the 80% attendance requirement for lectures. Evidence in the form of a medical certificate or statutory declaration must be provided if one cannot attend. It will be the student's responsibility to 'catch up'. It is the student's responsibility to seek assistance from their educator.
All students must demonstrate 80% engagement with the learning resources provided. This includes but is not limited to the Canvas practice knowledge quizzes, which must be completed on time. Canvas analytics will be used to identify student engagement. This can affect student progression.
All students must meet the 100% attendance requirement for practical sessions. Evidence in the form of a medical certificate or statutory declaration must be provided if one cannot attend to qualify for a make-up session. The 'make-up' session time and date will be at the discretion of the RMIT Nursing Program Coordinator. Non-attendance to the make-up session without evidence to support the non-attendance can result in no further opportunity.
Failure to meet the 100% practical sessions attendance requirement can result in exclusion from the clinical skills assessments, leading to a Not Yet Satisfactory result and ultimately Not Yet Competent.
Four hundred (400) clinical placement hours must be completed by the end of the program to meet the program requirements.
Clinical Placement
Please note an opportunity to repeat clinical placement is not guaranteed and will be at the discretion of the Program Manager. The above requirements will be considered in the decision making.
Important information regarding Assessment Tasks:
Refer to individual assessment task instructions for information on when and how to submit and specific assessment conditions.
Assessment Attempts:
Self-marking quizzes.
Student will be permitted 3 attempts to complete self-marking assessments. if a student requires guidance, it is their responsibility to reach out to the Lead Campus Educator Guidance can be requested from your educator.
All other assessments:
You are permitted 2 attempts on written and practical assessments.
Resubmissions are not automatic and will only be approved at the discretion of the Program Coordinator, after consultation with the teacher. Attendance and course engagement will be taken into consideration when deciding.
All resubmissions must be completed and submitted no more than 7 days after your work has been assessed.
Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer
If you think you have some or all of the knowledge and competencies described, please discuss the Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer options with may be available to you with your Course Coordinator:
For more information go to:
Please read the following thoroughly by clicking the links:
Special consideration
Use the special consideration process if your circumstances are such that you cannot fulfil assessment requirements. For example, if you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by a due date.
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