HS736-4-PS-CO:
Biomedical and Psychosocial Science for Dental Practice
2021/22
Health and Social Care (School of)
Colchester Campus
Spring & Summer
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
Tuesday 04 January 2022
Friday 01 April 2022
30
13 January 2022
Requisites for this module
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FDSCB750CO Oral Health Science
Understanding the bio-psychosocial dynamic is paramount to health care delivery as it determines the appropriateness of intervention and care. This double module develops the students' understanding of the interplay between physiological functioning and the scocial and emotional well being of the individual.
To highlight the similarities and differences between people as a basis for developing person centred care.
To promote an understanding of the person as an individual and the interplay between the bio-psycho-social functions.
To explore the genetic and environmental influences on the well-being of an individual.
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
1. Discuss the basic biological and psychosocial requirements for life.
2. Demonstrate critical understanding of homeostasis and the systems that sustain life.
3. Measure and record vital signs, and recognise deviation from normal values.
4. Recognise medical emergencies resulting in respiratory and circulatory collapse, and provide appropriate intervention to prevent further deterioration.
5. Provide basic life support in cardiac arrest until the arrival of the paramedics.
6. Recognise and respond appropriately to hypersensitivity reaction and anaphylactic shock.
7. Demonstrate understanding of the principles of first aid including treatment of excessive bleeding after tooth extraction.
8. Recognise when a patient requires further medical assessment or is too ill to receive dental treatment.
9. Citing psychological theories of perception, explain individual differences in their attitude towards dental treatment.
10. Drawing on the theory of self-concept and self-esteem, discuss the different approaches to engage individuals to take control of their own oral health.
11. With reference to Maslow’s theory of needs and examples from practice, discuss the factors that motivate an individual towards having optimum oral health.
12. Discuss the relevance of culture to dental practice and suggest ways of transcending cultural boundaries in the delivery of dental care.
13. Explore the impact of the DCPs’ self concept on their personal and professional development.
14. Describe the genetic and environmental influences on health and well being.
15. Based on the understanding of psychosocial theories, employ appropriate approaches to communicate and engage individuals, including children, in their oral care.
16. Manage fear and anxiety with behavioural techniques and empathise with patients, including children, in stressful situations.
17. Demonstrate understanding of the normal growth and development of children.
18. Demonstrate understanding of the body’s defence mechanisms: inflammation, immunity, immunology and healing.
This module is part of the required programme for FdSc Oral Health Science.
Understanding the bio-psychosocial dynamic is paramount to health care delivery as it determines the appropriateness of intervention and care. This module develops the students' understanding of the interplay between physiological functioning and the social and emotional well being of the individual.
The module consists of taught sessions by clinical experts in the field of oral health science and dental hygiene covering theoretical teaching in human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, sociology and psychology. It also includes some demonstration and teaching of clinical skills using simulation and learning from clinical work based placement undertaking clinical competencies on patients under supervision.
Lectures, practice placements, group work and e-learning.
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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SAT |
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50% |
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OSCE |
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50% |
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Ms Lisa-Jane Coxshall, email: lc17180@essex.ac.uk.
Mr Bryan Paddison, email: bpadd@essex.ac.uk.
Oral Health team
Emily Moore
E: hhsohlth@essex.ac.uk
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No external examiner information available for this module.
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Of 18 hours, 12 (66.7%) hours available to students:
6 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.
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