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OHT203 - Oral Health Strategies and Practices

2027

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Oral Health

Credit Points

Unit Level

200

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Must have passed 1 unit in (OHT201)

Incompatible

Coerequisites

(Must be enrolled in course version {WOHLT1} -AND- Any co-req unit in {OHT204})

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

This theory-based unit provides a comprehensive understanding in oral lesion diagnosis, barriers to oral health care, social responsibility, and community oral health education. Students will develop the skills to identify and describe oral lesions, understand the diagnostic process, and effectively collaborate within community settings. Through this theory-based approach, students will be prepared to address oral health disparities and promote health equity in their professional practice.

Important Information

This unit is only available to students enrolled in WOHLT1 Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy

OHT203 and OHT204 are co-requisites. Students must enrol in both units for the same study period.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Identify risks and describe the clinical manifestations of oral lesions using correct terminology.
2.	Explain the diagnostic process for oral lesions, the role of an oral health therapist and when interprofessional collaboration is required.
3.	Discuss the benefits, challenges and legal requirements when using social media.
4.	Analyse the principles of social responsibility in oral health care and provide examples on how to implement environmentally sustainable practices.
5.	Work collaboratively to enhance oral health education in a community setting.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Written Test (20 mins)	10%	1,2,3,4
2.	Oral Health Promotion Plan (1000 words)	20%	3,4,5'
3.	Oral Health Promotion Presentation & Resources (Group presentation / 3 min presentation per person)	20%	3,4,5
4.	Oral Health Promotion Resources (1 page or equivalent innovative resource)	10%	5'
5.	Final Exam (2 hours)	40%	1,2,3,4,5

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2027	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View

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