2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

DSUR1241 Introduction to Clinical Skills and Practice

20 creditsClass Size: 100

Module manager: Randa Jaradat
Email: r.jaradat@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

Pre-requisite qualifications

Entry Requirements for MChD/BChD Dental Surgery, BSc Oral Science as outlined in Course Finder

Co-requisites

DSUR1127	Health and Health Promotion
DSUR1128	Intro to the Oral Environment
DSUR1130	Anxiety and Pain Management
DSUR1230	Oral Diseases, Defence and Repair
DSUR1250	Personal and Professional Development 1

Module replaces

DSUR1240 Clinical Practice 1

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module introduces students to the principles of the safe treatment of dental patients under close supervision in the clinical environment Teaching is delivered through a combination of lectures, small group teaching, clinical experience within clinical skills environments, clinical observation and early contact with patients. Content of the module will relate to the skills and knowledge needed to safely work in the clinical environment as a student dentist. Clinical development will be demonstrated through completion of a reflective clinical log, supported by feedback from staff and peers.The module will introduce the students to reflective clinical practice which will continue to be developed through subsequent years of the programme and prepare the students for lifelong learning as a dental professional.Elements of this module will be delivered alongside the Dental Hygiene and Therapy students continuing the theme of shared learning across year 1.

Objectives

To provide the student with the knowledge, skills and experience to allow them to practise safely in a clinical environment as a member of the dental team. This module will allow the students to apply to clinical practice, the principles that derive from the biomedical and behavioural sciences delivered through the co-requisite year 1 modules.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module the students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate through simulation and clinical experience a working knowledge of professional requirements and basic skills required to practise a the level of a Year 1 clinical dental student under close supervision.
2. Recognise common abnormalities of the oral cavity and provide relevant preventative advice.
3. Demonstrate basic knowledge of medical conditions relevant to the practice of dentistry.

Skills outcomes
Practising safely in the clinical environment under close supervision.
Communication with patients and the dental team.
Early clinical skills within the role of a dentist.

Syllabus

First Aid Training
NHS Trust mandatory training
Medical conditions relevant to dentistry
Introduction to oral anatomy and pathology
Oral health education and motivation
Digitally simulated restorative skills (on Simodonts)
Clinical skills
to include:

1. Safe working in the clinical environment
2. Introduction to history taking and charting
3. Non-surgical management of periodontal disease
4. Provisional restorations and re-cementing crowns
5. Rubber dam placement and tooth isolation
6. Management of dentine hypersensitivity
7. Fissure sealants
8. Local anaesthesia

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	7	1.00	7.00
Seminar	11	1.00	11.00
Tutorial	3	1.50	4.50
Clinical Sessions	2	1.50	3.00
Clinical Sessions	10	3.00	30.00
Workshop	1	6.00	6.00
Visit	1	7.00	7.00
Clinical Practice	1	1.50	1.50
Clinical Practice	7	3.00	21.00
e-Lecture	6	1.00	6.00
Computer Simulated Practical Techniques	12	2.00	24.00
Practicals	1	1.00	1.00
Practicals	2	3.00	6.00
Practical (computer based)	1	1.50	1.50
Independent online learning hours			15.00
Private study hours			55.50
Total Contact hours			129.50
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

Independent online learning
• Completion of online learning related to the module accessed via the VLE or NHS Trust training interface
Private study
• Preparing for practical and clinical sessions
• Pre- and post-session reading as recommended by academic staff
• Completion of the Reflective Log

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

There are a number of monitoring and feedback opportunities throughout the module:
Individual feedback is provided at each clinical skills and clinical practice session.
Engagement with the haptic exercises is self-directed and monitored.
The Electronic Patient Record records clinical experience, student performance and feedback. Students can access this information via their individual log book.
Monitoring and feedback on progress will take place during tutorials. These sessions will gauge progress with the student cohort and individual students allowing provision of appropriate support.
Tutor facilitated peer review of the clinical reflective log will take place in group sessions.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Reflective log	Clinical: includes Clinical Passport and Professionalism	0.00
In-course Assessment	Professionalism in line with General Dental Council, Preparing for Practice, outcomes for registration	0.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		0.00

*This module is grading mode Z and as such is pass/fail. Students will need to have successfully completed the Clinical Reflective Log and to have demonstrated an appropriate level of professionalism in order to pass the module. The Clinical Reflective Log comprises of: -Clinical passport: o Occupational Health Clearance o Induction and mandatory training as required by the NHS Trust o Local training (e.g. electronic patient record systems training) o Key clinical skills for tutor signoff These elements enable access to the clinic, patients and thus clinical practice. - Formative reflective elements based on clinical observations and experience There will be adequate opportunity for all students to achieve these requirements within the academic year and hence there will not be opportunity for resit unless there is acceptance of mitigation by Normal School process as outlined in CoPA. Professionalism will be assessed in line with General Dental Council “Preparing for Practice” outcomes for registration. Professionalism at level 1 will evidenced by: o appropriate attendance (in accordance with School Policy) o engagement with Occupational Health processes o absence of negative reports related to professionalism o timely completion of mandatory requirements o taking responsibility for and acting to raise concerns about own or others health, behaviour or professional performance. As described in “Standards for the Dental Team, Principle 8 (GDC 2013)”. The above elements are non-compensatable. Deadlines for completion of clinical passport elements will be set. Students are unable to undertake clinical activities without completion of clinical passport components. Students may request some flexibility from the module lead as detailed in CoPA. Issues regarding professionalism will be directed to the Clinical Progress Committee for consideration. Students who have failed to meet attendance requirements will be reviewed as per School policy and referred to the Clinical Progress Committee. The Clinical Progress Committee meets regularly (termly) to: • Review the progress of all students in relation to their clinical progressional requirements, identifying those who are not progressing satisfactorily. • Consider students referred due to concerns regarding progress and / or professionalism. The Clinical Progress Committee will make recommendations to the School. Depending on the seriousness of the concern action will range from encouraging reflection and remediation to module failure.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 09/04/2018

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