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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 |
Successful completion of Year 4 BDS
|
| Co-requisites |
None
|
| School/department |
Bristol Dental School |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Health Sciences |
Description including Unit Aims
Year 5
Elements
- The Dentist in Society Year 5
- Elective Reporting
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 undertaking research and reporting on findings.
Intended Learning Outcomes
1. The Dentist in Society
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
- A Reflective Account will enable students to identify the extent to which they have met the learning outcomes above and the ways in which the elective project has had an impact on their own attitudes, thoughts and behaviour as a dental care professional.
Teaching Information
1. The Dentist in Society
- One lecture and one four hour symposium
2. Elective Reporting (Dissertation on a project)
- Self directed learning with supporting materials on Blackboard and formative feedback from supervisor(s)
Assessment Information
1. The Dentist in Society Element (20%)
Formative assessment:
- online self-assessment (required reading)
Summative assessment:
- online assessment of topics covered in Ethics and law
2. Elective Reporting (80%)
Formative assessment:
- the elective supervisor will give formative feedback on the dissertation before submission.
Summative assessment:
- students will report their work in (1) written dissertation format (70% of the Unit marks)
- the elective supervisor will give summative feedback and a mark for effort, proactivity and professionalism in the management of the elective project (10%).
- Reflective account (Must pass)
Reading and References
- Brennan M, Oliver R, Harvey B, Jones G. Ethics and Law for the Dental Team. Knutsford : PasTest; 2006. ISBN:9781904627418
- Appropriate papers and other sources for specific elective projects.
