Course Title: Analyse epidemiology in dental and health practice
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6119 Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene)
Course Title: Analyse epidemiology in dental and health practice
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
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.Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
DENT5799 |
City Campus |
TAFE |
155T Vocational Health and Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2013, Term1 2014 |
Course Contact: Eleanor Schroeder
Course Contact Phone: 9341 1412
Course Contact Email: eleanor.schroeder@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to source and evaluate relevant information and apply findings to clinical practice.
Participants will develop high level skills in interpreting and application of evidence based oral health practice
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
N/A
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
TAFEDH002 Analyse epidemiology in dental and health practice |
Elements: |
1. Define the use of epidemiology in dental and health sciences 2. Analyse epidemiological studies and methods 3. Evaluate the indices used in studies of dental caries and periodontal disease 4. Apply the principles of evidence based dentistry in clinical decision making |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this program you will have developed the skills and knowledge required to source and evaluate relevant information and apply findings to clinical practice.
Participants will develop high level skills in interpreting and application of evidence based oral health practice.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course will include written assignments and tests