Part of a YH programme at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: TSK202STO.
Materials and Environment, 20 YH credits, gives you knowledge of the instruments and materials used in dental care. You learn to handle and assess risks when using resin-based materials, hazardous waste and other dental materials. The course prepares you to work correctly in terms of safety and the environment in your future professional role as a dental nurse, and is largely delivered through practical group exercises.
Duration: 4 weeks
Language: Swedish
Level: Beginner
CSN-eligible
Time commitment: 20 YH credits, equivalent to about 4 weeks of full-time study
Purpose and aim of the course
The course shall give knowledge of environmental issues and systematic work environment management in dental care. The course shall give knowledge of dental materials, instruments and equipment care. In addition, the course shall give knowledge of handling, and the risks involved in using, resin-based materials and other dental materials.
Purpose and aim of the course
The course shall give knowledge of environmental issues and systematic work environment management in dental care. The course shall give knowledge of dental materials, instruments and equipment care. In addition, the course shall give knowledge of handling, and the risks involved in using, resin-based materials and other dental materials.
What you will learn
What you learn.
You know the different instruments and materials used in dental care.
You can handle resin-based materials and other dental materials safely.
You know the risks of hazardous waste in dental care.
You can work correctly in terms of safety and the environment in a dental care setting.
You can apply the knowledge in practice through group work and exercises.
Curriculum
How the course is built.
Instruments and materials in dental care
Review of commonly used instruments and dental materials.
Resin-based materials and risk management
Safe handling of resin-based materials and other hazardous materials.
Hazardous waste in dental care
Routines for handling and disposing of hazardous waste at a clinic.
Practical group exercises
Applying safety and environmental routines in practical elements.
Target audience
Who is this for?
The course is aimed at YH students training to become dental nurses.
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