This unit introduces you to the profession of an Oral Health Therapist and to your role within the dental team. You will be introduced to regulatory, ethical, and legal frameworks which form the basis of dental practice. in particular, this unit will focus on workplace health and safety, infection control and prevention, communication, practice management and requirements for registration. This unit will also develop the foundation knowledge and skills in the dental environment as you commence preclinical and clinical training. An important part of your preclinical training in this unit will be to gain theoretical knowledge in radiation safety and radiographic imaging procedures and learn to take both intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs safely and competently in a simulated environment. Mandatory requirements for clinical practice including, First Aid, Immunisations and Blue Card must be fulfilled.

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from In Class

Students expressed concern about the expectations for their first in-class written test.

It is recommended to discuss assessment expectations with the students.

Feedback from Email

Students appreciated the prompt responses to their emails from the unit coordinator.

It is recommended to maintain prompt communication by ensuring emails to the unit coordinator are answered in a timely manner.

Feedback from In Class

Students enjoyed the variety of practical activities in the simulation laboratory.

It is recommended to continue the variety of practical activities in the simulation laboratory.