2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
DSUR1140 Foundation Course
10 creditsClass Size: 2
Module manager: Mrs J. Rowbotham
Email: jane.rowbotham@leedsth.nhs.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisite qualifications
5 GCSE passes grade C and above2 A level passes (or equivalent)
These must include English and Biology
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:- outline the work which may be undertaken by the dental hygienist and dental therapist
- describe their professional, legal and ethical obligations
- outline the Health and Safety issues that are applicable to clinical practice
- undertake basic First Aid procedures
- explain the role of professionals complementary to dentistry as members of the dental team
- describe current national and international trends in the delivery of dental care
- understand the principles of patient care and management
- recognise the need to follow a written treatment plan
- explain the importance of keeping adequate records
- describe the basic features of dental caries, tooth wear and periodontal disease.
Syllabus
- Explore the role, legal and ethical obligations of enrolled dental hygienists and therapists
- Cover regulations relating to the hygienist/therapist contained within the Health and Safety at Work Act
- Discuss and demonstrate the basic principles of first aid
- Discuss the organisation and delivery of hospital, community and general dental services in the context of current national and international trends
- Look at the role of the hygienist/therapist within the context of the extended team of professionals complementary to dentistry
- Discuss the importance of accurate record keeping and patient confidentiality in accordance with the delivery of treatment from treatment plan and prescription
- Identify the basic features of dental diseases
- Induction to IT and library service.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Practical | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
| Seminar | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
| Private study hours | 80.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 20.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
Background reading, seminar preparation, revision for examinations.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- 2 x 1,000 word essay- First Aid Examination.
Methods of assessment
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 1 hr | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 19/10/2017
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