HS740-6-SP-SO:
Extending Oral Health Practice
2015/16
Health and Social Care (School of)
Southend Campus
Spring
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
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11 October 2013
Requisites for this module
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BSC B751 Oral Health Science
This module provides the structure for learning the foundation knowledge and skills to manage plaque related diseases, namely the management of dental caries and non-carious tooth surface loss.
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Overview:
The module will combine a number of different teaching approaches. There will be skills-focussed practical sessions, including the use of simulated practice using the dental skills lab. Clinical and reflective log analysis will provide authentic examples to relate theory and practice. In addition, lectures will introduce key concepts. Individual tutorials, as negotiated between student and academic supervisors and experiential learning in practice-based placements with experienced clinical educators, will further enhance teaching and learning.
Lectures:
Lectures by members of the Oral Health Science team, University of Essex, supplemented on occasions by external experts.
Independent:
Regular guided learning tasks will be set for students using the Moodle virtual learning platform.
Placement:
The student will undertake a clinical placement in a relevant clinical environment (Primary care placement) and will be given opportunities to develop their clinical skills, as well as opportunities to demonstrate competence at the learning outcomes specified for the modules work-based assessment.
Online:
Discussion forums will be utilised for enhancing learning in appropriate topic areas; reading of evidence-based articles will be available.
Tutorials:
It is expected that the student will meet with their personal tutor at least twice during the module.
Students are encouraged to request further personal tutorials at any stage during the module if they feel this is necessary.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
Practical |
OSCE Final Submission |
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Practical |
OSCE First Submission |
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50% |
Written Exam |
SAT First Submission |
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Written Exam |
SAT Final Submission |
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50% |
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Philip Cannell; Bryan Paddison; Kirstie Thwaites; Emma Pacey; Priya Pillai
Lizzie Norris, SHHS. University of Essex. Elmer Approach. Southend on Sea. SS1 1LW. emnorris@essex.ac.uk
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Mrs Linda Anne Gunn
Programme Director
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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