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Oral Health 2, 25 YH credits.

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Part of a YH programme at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: TSK202STO.

Oral Health 2, 30 YH credits, provides in-depth knowledge of preventive dental care linked to oral health, regarding both the patient's self-care and the work of the profession. The course prepares you, in your role as a dental nurse, to meet and treat patients with special needs. Teaching takes place through practical group exercises.

Duration: 6 weeks
Location: Tranås
Language: Swedish
Level: Intermediate
CSN-eligible

Time commitment: Full-time study corresponding to 30 YH credits (approx. 6 weeks), practical exercises in groups

About the course.

Course purpose and objectives: The course shall provide in-depth knowledge of oral health and develop the ability to inform about oral health and dental care. The course shall also provide basic knowledge of psychology with a focus on odontology. In addition, the course shall provide knowledge of dental care environments and forms of dental care.

Course purpose and objectives: The course shall provide in-depth knowledge of oral health and develop the ability to inform about oral health and dental care. The course shall also provide basic knowledge of psychology with a focus on odontology. In addition, the course shall provide knowledge of dental care environments and forms of dental care.

What you will learn

What you learn.

  • You have in-depth knowledge of preventive dental care and oral health.
  • You can support patients' self-care regarding oral health.
  • You can meet and treat patients with special needs.
  • You can apply health-promoting ways of working in practical dental care.
Curriculum

How the course is built.

  1. In-depth preventive dental care

    In-depth study of methods for preventive work in oral health.

  2. Self-care and professional work

    The interplay between the patient's self-care and the clinic's interventions.

  3. Patients with special needs

    Meeting and adapting care for patients with special needs.

  4. Practical application exercises

    Group exercises in preventive dental care.

Target audience

Who is this for?

The course suits you if you are training to become a dental nurse and want to deepen your knowledge of preventive dental care.

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