Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit provides students marks the completion of the research project and it is expected that most of the work produced by students can be published under the co-authorship of the students. Students also continue to build on concepts of personal and professional development in preparation for clinical practice on graduation.
This unit comprises two modules (1) Research Project and (2) Personal and Professional Development (PPD).
The Research Project Module allows students to understand the process of research and achieve research outcomes by undertaking a research project (commenced in Year 3). Students actively participate, working in a small group as collaborators to research projects supervised by the staff of the School of Dentistry or other schools from this university. The Personal and Professional Development module requires you to attend lectures and case presentations to discuss issues such as legislation, ethics, risk management, planning a professional path and other related topics. Students integrate the learning content through peer discussions, debates and online lecture content.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
Availability Location Mode Not available in 2024 Oral Health Care Centre of WA (OHCWA) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) complete a research project working in small groups as collaborators on research projects supervised by the staff of the School of Dentistry or elsewhere from UWA;
Collect and analyse data for the research project and report on project
Prepare a research paper for a suitable journal including introduction, methods, results, discussion, acknowledgement and references and (2) Describe the legal framework of dental practice
Explain the regulations related to continuous professional development
Describe the legal duties and responsibilities of an employer and an employee in dental office
Present the types of dental practices and dentistry delivery models
List small business principles
Explain profit and loss and other measures for financial benchmarking
Describe external and internal marketing strategies in dental practice
Develop a business plan for setting up a new practice
Identify key indicators for effective dental practice operations
Explain taxation system for dental practices in Australia
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of corporate vs individual dental practices
Describe the legal processes to resolve conflict with patients and with other dental staff
Describe key concepts of medical law
Discuss key issues and ethical principles in bioethics
Describe the implications of ethical dilemmas and the importance of establishing careful, cooperative and morally serious approaches to their resolution.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) research project progress report and supervisor mark (20% for report and 10% for supervisor mark); (2) assignment - research paper (Failed Component); and (3) personal and professional development essay. Further information is available in the unit outline.
To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the assignment - research paper (Failed Component) component.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Omar Kujan
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- DENT5401 Research and Professional Development 1.
and DENT5402 Integrated Dental Practice 1.
and DENT5403 Integrated Dental Practice 2.
and DENT5404 Australian Indigenous, Rural and Remote Oral Health 1 - Co-requisites
- DENT5406 Integrated Dental Practice 3.
and DENT5407 Integrated Dental Practice 4.
and DENT5408 Australian Indigenous, Rural and Remote Oral Health 2
Approved quota: 56—domestic (50) and international (6); for school leavers—rural (3), Metropolitan Pathway (3), Indigenous (3), high academic achievement (5), international (3); for graduates—rural (2), Metropolitan Pathway (2), Indigenous (2), international (3), graduates (30) - Contact hours
- 144
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.