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DRPS : Course Catalogue : Deanery of Clinical Sciences : Dentistry

Undergraduate Course: Preparation for Practice 4 (DENT10003)

Course Outline
SchoolDeanery of Clinical Sciences CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 1 Undergraduate) AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThe areas of study in this course will include alternative clinical therapies, occupational hazards, emergency care, law and ethics, referrals, business management and cosmetic procedures.
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.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2018/19, Not available to visiting students (SS1) 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) Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Assessment Methods
Additional Information (Assessment) Continuous assessment
Feedback Not entered
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours & Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)1:00
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Discuss alternative therapies available to the hygienist-therapist and also recognise the hazards which may be encountered as a result of clinical activity
  2. Be competent at BLS
  3. Prepare application for registration with the GDC
  4. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the regulatory framework of the GDC
  5. Understand the significance of law and ethics in dental practice
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserMs Joanne Healy
Tel: 0131 526 4996
Email: Joanne.Healy@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Shereen Arabshahi
Tel: (0131) 536 4964
Email: Shereen.Arabshahi@ed.ac.uk
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