Course coordinator
Dr Unni Kunjukrishna Pillai
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (24/06/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- Herston
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 4
- Administrative campus
- Herston
- Coordinating unit
- Dentistry School
Continues directly from DENT7911 and pursues those areas of science and related disciplines required to support clinical specialty programs. Common core and cross-discipline requirement for all specialty programs.
DENT7912 continues the seminar series from DENT7911 in the first semester and includes topics on Microbiology, Immunology, Oral Medicine and Periodontology. Another important aspect of the course is to provide research assistance to the students, in order to consolidate and finalise their research methodology. This will allowﾠthe students to concentrate on their research data collection and process in the second year of the DClinDent program.ﾠ
Course requirements
Assumed background
This course requires the successful completion of DENT7911.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
DENT7911
Course contact
Lecturer
Dr Unni Kunjukrishna Pillai
Course staff
Lecturer
Guest lecturer
Honorary Professor Alex Moule
Dr Pingping Han
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Seminar programs are distributed in the first week of semester.
Additional information will be provided by individual staff members.
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to:
1. Ensure specialist level knowledge in common key dental disciplines and subjects.
2. Complete a research proposal (and ethics approval if required).
3. Develop leadership skills.
4. Develop an understanding of interprofessional relationships.
5. Reinforce the concepts of multi-disciplinary specialist practice.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Appreciate the cross-discipline nature of specialist practice.
LO2.
Bring the scientific basis of general practice into the specialist discipline.
LO3.
Produce and present a Research Protocol cognizant of the principles of Scientific Methodology.
LO4.
Understand the potential and need for inter-professional relationships.
LO5.
Understand and apply principles of cultural sensitivity to specialist practice.
LO6.
Provide culturally safe practice that includes recognition of the distinct needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
LO7.
Recognise and reflect on interprofessional practice skills including role clarification, team functioning, interprofessional communication, and client-centred care.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participation/ Student contribution, Presentation, Quiz, Reflection |
Seminar Participation and Presentation
|
Pass/Fail |
24/06/2024 - 21/10/2024 |
| Project |
GEMS IPCP Curriculum Assessment
|
Pass/Fail |
2/08/2024 4:00 pm
The assessment will be completed in the tutorial class in Week 5 with a final submission date set a week later. |
| Reflection |
Cultural Safety Practice
|
Pass/Fail |
8/08/2024 - 19/09/2024 |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Research Proposal Presentation
|
Pass/Fail |
5/08/2024 - 15/08/2024 |
| Presentation, Quiz, Reflection | Clinical Sciences | Pass/Fail |
24/06/2024 - 14/10/2024 |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Research Protocol Approval
|
Pass/ Fail |
7/10/2024 - 14/10/2024 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Seminar Participation and Presentation
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution, Presentation, Quiz, Reflection
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
24/06/2024 - 21/10/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L04, L05
Task description
Active participation and adequate preparation is expected for each seminar.
Students should also be aware of the attendance requirements in the Policies and Guidelines.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
GEMS IPCP Curriculum Assessment
- Hurdle
- Team or group-based
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral, Written
- Category
- Project
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
2/08/2024 4:00 pm
The assessment will be completed in the tutorial class in Week 5 with a final submission date set a week later.
- Learning outcomes
- L07
Task description
The assessment will be completed in the tutorial class in Week 5 with a final submission date set a week later.
This is a team assessment, and all team members are expected to contribute equally to the team’s assessment items during the tutorial. Teams will be assigned prior to the tutorial. There are two (2) parts to this assessment both based upon a client video that your team will choose during the tutorial class.
Part one requires you to complete a worksheet and will draw on the online and face-to-face content of the GEMS IPCP module one, focusing on role-clarification and client-centred care. Length: There is no word limit for the worksheet.
Part two requires you to complete a table and will draw on the online and face-to-face content of the GEMS IPCP module one, focusing on interprofessional communication, team functioning and client-centred care. Length: There is no word limit for the worksheet
Teams will need to submit both assessment pieces in the Assessment tab on the IPCP Learn.UQ course site at the end of the tutorial class. Additional information regarding submission will be provided on the HABS1240 GEMS IPCP Learn.UQ course site.
Please refer to the assessment information on Learn.UQ for further details and requirements for the assessment.
Hurdle requirements
Pass/FailSubmission guidelines
Online submission via Blackboard.
The IPCP module is a Pass/Fail assessment task. Students who pass the module will receive a course grade based on their passing the remaining must pass assessment/s in the course.
- Students who are unable to attend the module because they are away from Brisbane or ill on the day of the tutorial class, will be given an opportunity to complete the assessment individually. Successful completion of the assessment will again enable a PASS grade for the module as above depending on other pass requirements within the course.
- For all students who submit a genuine attempt at the assessment but do not achieve a pass grade for their submitted work, they will be given a second opportunity to pass the module by completing a reflective essay. If this is task is successfully completed, a grade for the course will be awarded based on the remaining assessment in the course.
- Students who do not engage with the module and do not submit a genuine attempt, will be given an opportunity to complete a 5,000 word assignment on teamwork. Successful completion of this assignment will enable the student to be eligible to pass the course with a maximum grade of 4 (if the remaining assessment in the course would result in a grade higher than 4, a maximum grade of 4 will be awarded).
- Students who fail the module, who do not complete either the reflective essay or the teamwork assignment above will be awarded a maximum grade of 3 (if the remaining assessment in the course would result in a grade higher than 3, a maximum grade of 3 will be awarded).
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Cultural Safety Practice
- Online
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
8/08/2024 - 19/09/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L04, L05, L06
Task description
Four online modules on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture, contemporary health, and culturally safe practice. For Module 4, students should only complete the Mary Jones case study.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Research Proposal Presentation
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
5/08/2024 - 15/08/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L03
Task description
This activity provides candidiates with the time and resources to prepare the Research Protocol for submission.
This assessment criteria is to give you guidance on areas to be assessed. Your Research Advisory Team (RAT) will work with you to achieve an acceptable research proposal. This is a dynamic process and should be commenced as soon as possible. Multiple submissions can be made directly either with your RAT (advisable), or Course Coordinator.
Details of this task including submission requirements and assessment criteria will be provided on the Blackboard site. Please see the DClinDent Research Guideline for further details.
Hurdle requirements
The rubric will be provided in blackboard and the presentation should meet expectations.Submission guidelines
Multiple submissions can be made directly either with your RAT (advisable), or Course Coordinator.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Clinical Sciences
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral, Written
- Category
- Presentation, Quiz, Reflection
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
24/06/2024 - 14/10/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L04
Task description
The specific task will be set by the workshop/ seminar lead. This may take the form of a quiz, reflection or presentation and may be conducted as an in-class activity after individual seminar/ workshop or as an end of semester examination.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Research Protocol Approval
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- Pass/ Fail
- Due date
7/10/2024 - 14/10/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L03
Task description
You are expected to submit a revised and finalised research protocol. This milestone is set to ensure that appropriate validation of the research methods proposed in the research protocol is developed in conjunction with the Research Advisory Team and approved by the Discipline Lead, Research and Postgraduate Committees.
Hurdle requirements
The research protocol should meet expectations. The rubric will be provided through Blackboard or DClinDent research guide.Submission guidelines
To the discipline lead or course coordinator or research advisory team
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Pass/Fails | Description |
|---|---|
| P |
Course grade description: Students must show an advanced understanding of the topics examined, demonstrate an ability to apply this understanding to clinical, laboratory and theoretical scenarios and participate in discussions. |
| F |
Course grade description: Students fail to demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the topics covered in seminars throughout the semester, fail to demonstrate an ability to apply this understanding and fail to participate in discussions relating to the topics covered. |
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
The School of Dentistry supports the concept of re-submission or re-sitting failed assessment items in specific and defined circumstances. In this course, the assignments, literature review and written examination components are eligible for consideration for the re-submission/ re-sit option. After re-submission or re-sitting, the maximum result is a pass mark for that assessment component. Students who are granted a re-submission/ re-sit for an assessment item and do not attend or submit by the scheduled date will not be permitted to reschedule the assessment or be granted an extension to the due date.
As per UQ supplementary assessment policy for Pass/Fail courses, students who have a Fail course grade (N) are reviewed and recommendations are made to the Associate Dean Academic (ADA) regarding eligibility to sit supplementary assessment. Patterns of poor performance, such as a Fail in more than one assessment item irrespective of the reasons for the Fail, will not be recommended to have supplementary assessment approved.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 17 |
Seminar |
Multi-Disciplinary Treatment Planning Sessions Seminars will be twice weekly. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04, L05 |
Lecture |
Clinical Sciences Seminars Clinical Sciences Topics in Dentistry will be covered. Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 21 |
Not Timetabled |
Research Protocol Students will be expected to produce a high quality research protocol. Learning outcomes: L03 |
Week 5 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Tutorial |
GEMS Interprofessional Collaborative Practice There is one module consisting of on-line preparation and a face-to-face tutorial class. Students will work in a small team to engage in a range of learning activities to develop the knowledge and skills to help prepare them for working in interprofessional collaborative teams when caring for clients. Learning outcomes: L07 |
Week 7 (05 Aug - 11 Aug) |
Not Timetabled |
Cultural Safety Understanding Cultural Safety Modules: Four online modules on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture, contemporary health, and culturally safe practice. For Module 4, students should only complete the Mary Jones case study. Learning outcomes: L04, L05, L06 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.