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Basics of Oral Health Care Work (5 cr)

Code: 7051078-3003

General information


Enrollment

02.12.2020 - 21.03.2021

Timing

01.01.2021 - 31.07.2021

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Health and Well-being

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Dental Hygiene

Teachers

  • Päivi Pietikäinen

Groups

  • PSUUNS20
    Suuhygienisti (AMK), S20

Objective

The student can
- identify the operating principles of the various teams and professions in oral health care work
- maintain the operational readiness and aseptics of a dental clinic
- observe ergonomic working practices, occupational safety and patient safety when using instruments, materials and devices used in oral health care work
- identify assistive methods used in oral health care and promotion of health
- offer guidance on the use of oral care products and supplies
- use the most common documentation policies and patient management systems

Content

- health promotion
- oral health care work
- safety in oral health care work and the environment
- developmentand leadership of oral health care

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty