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Unit information: Personal and Professional Development Year 5 in 2012/13

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Unit name Personal and Professional Development Year 5
Unit code ORDSM0012
Credit points 20
Level of study M/7
Teaching block(s) Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52)
Unit director Dr. Hague
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

School/department Bristol Dental School
Faculty Faculty of Health Sciences

Description including Unit Aims

Year 5

Elements

  1. The Dentist in Society Year 5
  2. Elective Reporting
  3. Portfolio Year 5

The Unit aims to build on the previous years’ Dentist in Society teaching and to foster an understanding of the NHS system. It also aims to give students experience of reporting research that they have undertaken.

Intended Learning Outcomes

1. The Dentist in Society Year 5

At the end of this unit a successful student will be able to:

  • describe and discuss the legal regulations surrounding the provision of dental care in the community and also the rights and the responsibilities of those working with, and employing, dental care professionals

2. Elective Reporting

At the end of this unit a successful student will be able to:

  • Work to identified aims and objectives and illustrate the extent to which these have been met
  • Illustrate the findings or key points using the most effective graphical, pictorial or tabular format
  • Where appropriate, analyse data using statistical methods and evaluate data and scientific evidence to draw appropriate conclusions
  • Where appropriate, provide a clear account of an observational study, explaining the role of the institute/charity/practice observed and how this fits with national/international oral healthcare provision
  • Where appropriate, generate an extensive and detailed review of relevant literature, evaluating the quality of research, summarising the research field and identifying where further investigation is required
  • Present written work clearly and concisely and demonstrate consistent and accurate referencing
  • Prepare and present an effective PowerPoint presentation and respond well to questions, illustrating an in-depth understanding and awareness of the subject area

Teaching Information

1. The Dentist in Society Year 5

One lecture and one four hour symposium

2. Elective Reporting (Dissertation project)

Self directed learning with supporting materials on Blackboard and formative feedback from supervisor(s)

Assessment Information

1. The Dentist in Society Year 5 Element:

  • Formative assessment: online self-assessment (required reading)
  • Summative assessment (10%): online assessment of topics covered in Ethics and law symposium

2. Elective Reporting

  • Formative assessment: online self-assessment (SAQs re: required reading); the elective supervisor will give formative feedback on the dissertation before submission.
  • Summative assessment (70%): online assessment of topics covered in Ethics and law symposium; students will report their work in (1) written dissertation format (60%) and (2) as an oral presentation which is presented and assessed as a team (10%). All team members will be allocated the same mark.

3. Portfolio Year 5

Reading and References

  • Brennan, M., Oliver, R., Harvey, B. And Jones, G. (2006) Ethics and Law for the Dental Team Knutsford , Pastest.
  • Appropriate papers and other sources for specific elective projects

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