Oral health (1cr)

Objective

The competence objective is that after the training: - identify the client/patient's need for oral health services in different health conditions and client situations - identify the main links between general health and oral health - understand the importance of oral health as an important part of overall health - be able to motivate the client/patient to seek oral health services in a reasoned manner - be able to refer a client/patient for a dental check-up.

Content

The course consists of four content sections and learning tasks linked to the student's work/internship. The scope of the course is 1 credit, which means 27 hours of study. The training has three thematic sections: 1. The role of oral health in well-being 2. Links between oral health and general health 3. Common oral diseases and symptoms

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To pass the course, students must complete three required components: - 'Identify' assignment - 'Apply' assignment - Final exam

Further information

This course is part of SW00CG33 Internal Medicine Nursing Practice 9 cr and can be credited towards this course. Please note that you must have a job or traineeship in the health and social services sector, as the learning tasks are linked to your work / traineeship. You can also start studying this course with the theory part and then complete the assignments in the internship, taking into account the implementation time.