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Unit Synopsis
In this unit you will develop an understanding of the anatomy and physiology relevant to the practice of an Oral Health Therapist. In this unit you will cover the following head and neck anatomy topics: surface anatomy, bones, muscles, blood vessels, nerves, lymphatics and spread of infection. Included in your study will be structures related to the oral cavity such as, paranasal sinuses, temporomandibular joint and salivary glands. This unit will provide you with the foundation knowledge required to administer local anaesthesia in oral health therapy practice and to conduct a dental examination of the extra oral and intra oral features. You will be familiarised with normal radiographic appearance of oral structures in preparation for second year clinical practice and studies in orthodontics.
Details
| Level | Undergraduate |
|---|---|
| Unit Level | 1 |
| Credit Points | 6 |
| Student Contribution Band | SCA Band 3 |
| Fraction of Full-Time Student Load | 0.125 |
| Pre-requisites or Co-requisites |
Condition: Students must be enrolled in CB29 Oral Health Course to enrol in this unit. Prerequisite: SCIE11022 Introductory Science. Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework). |
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Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Assessment Tasks
| Assessment Task | Weighting |
|---|---|
| 1. In-class Test(s) | 25% |
| 2. Online Quiz(zes) | 25% |
| 3. Examination | 50% |
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%).
Past Exams
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Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
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.
Source: In Class
Some students felt that additional time with the head and neck anatomy models would have helped them prepare for their second In Class Test.
It is recommended additional time be allocated to ensure students have adequate time with the head and neck anatomy models ahead of assessments.
Additional sessions for study with the anatomical models was allocated.
Source: In Class
A small number of students continued to report difficulty understanding anatomical terminology.
It is recommended to introduce alternative strategies to assist with learning anatomical terminology.
Class time was dedicated to reinforcing anatomical terminology, with a particular focus on directional terms. Targetted support was provided to students who demonstrated difficulty with terminology.
Source: SUTE Comments, In Class
Student feedback indicated the PowerPoints need updating.
It is recommended the unit coordinator review the content of the PowerPoints.
Lecture slides were simplified for clarity and consistency, with improved labeling and reduced slide count.
Source: SUTE Comments
Student feedback indicated the online test questions were lengthy.
It is recommended that the unit coordinator review the online test questions to enhance their clarity and conciseness.
The unit coordinator reviewed the test questions for clarity and conciseness.
Source: In class
Students enjoyed learning dental morphology through hands-on activities like tooth drawing and wax carving. They appreciated the collaborative atmosphere in the lab, which encouraged discussion and peer learning.
It is recommended to continue and expand hands-on, collaborative learning activities in oral anatomy.
In Progress
Source: In class and by email
Students valued the unit coordinator’s prompt and approachable responses to emails and queries.
It is recommended to maintain prompt communication by ensuring emails to the unit coordinator are answered in a timely and approachable manner.
In Progress
Source: In class and by email
Students reported stress prior to their multistation anatomy tests, expressing concern about their performance and the possibility of failing.
It is recommended that mock station-based tests be incorporated, and students be encouraged to quiz each other to allow practice in a low-stakes environment that builds confidence for time pressured assessments.
In Progress
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Identify anatomical features of the head and neck with particular relevance to the oral cavity
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the oral cavity with particular emphasis on the innervation of the oral structures, spread of infection, blood supply, temporomandibular joint and salivary glands
- Describe the embryological development of the head and neck with relevance to the oral cavity and the developing face and dentitions
- Demonstrate appropriate oral and written communication skills, professional attitudes and ethical behaviours as required of an Oral Health Therapist.
All unit profiles in the Bachelor of Oral Health are made available to the Australian Dental Council for on-going accreditation purposes.
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - In-class Test(s) | • | • | ||
| 2 - Online Quiz(zes) | • | • | ||
| 3 - Examination | • | • | ||
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Communication | • | • | • | • |
| 2 - Problem Solving | • | • | • | |
| 3 - Critical Thinking | • | • | • | |
| 4 - Information Literacy | • | • | • | |
| 5 - Team Work | • | • | ||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | • | • | ||
| 8 - Ethical practice | • | • | ||
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