Undergraduate Course: Preparation for Practice 4 (DENT10003)
Course Outline
| School | Deanery of Clinical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | The areas of study in this course will include alternative clinical therapies, occupational hazards, emergency care, law and ethics, referrals, business management and cosmetic procedures.
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| Course description |
Semester one; You will have the opportunity to learn about alternative therapies in dentistry and the occupational hazards associated with professional practice. You will revise the skills necessary for emergency patient care and safety.
Semester two; This course is designed to prepare you for professional practice following graduation. You will be reminded through a series of seminars of the standards expected of you as a dental professional. You will have a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the the law and ethics surrounding your clinical practice and the additional skills required for business management.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2016/17, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Full Year |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Learning and Teaching Activities |
| Assessment (Further Info) |
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Continuous assessment
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| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
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Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | Preparation for Practice 4 | 1:00 | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | Preparation for Practice 4 | 1:00 | |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Discuss alternative therapies available to the hygienist-therapist and also recognise the hazards which may be encountered as a result of clinical activity
- Be competent at BLS
- Prepare application for registration with the GDC
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the regulatory framework of the GDC
- Understand the significance of law and ethics in dental practice
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mrs Margaret Ross
Tel: 0131 (536 4997)
Email: Margaret.K.Ross@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Shereen Arabshahi
Tel: (0131) 536 4964
Email: Shereen.Arabshahi@ed.ac.uk |
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