Unit name | Complete Denture Prosthetics |
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Unit code | ORDSM0049 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Mr. Jagger |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
n/a |
Co-requisites |
n/a |
School/department | Bristol Dental School |
Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
This Unit of Teaching will be offered as an Optional Unit as part of a modular distance learning programme. The programme will allow students to build Certificate, Diploma or Masters level qualifications by combining optional 20 credit units.
The aim of this Unit is to produce knowledgeable practitioners who can better synthesise information to improve treatment planning and choices of clinical treatments thereby improving outcomes in their treatment of edentulous patients.
The Unit has three Elements. The Element aims are:
Element 1. Assessment and treatment planning
Element 2. Clinical stages
Element 3. Special techniques. Problem solving
Knowledge
The student should be able to:
Skills
The student should be able to:
Teaching will use a blended learning approach delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous activities. Students will be expected to engage with all learning.
The Unit comprises three Elements and two study days. Teaching includes:
Summative assessments: # Element 1. Written assignment (15%)# Element 2. Written Assignment (15%)# Element 3. Written assignment (15%)# A final written examination comprising Multiple Short Answer questions of 2 hours' duration (55%) All assessments must be passed ≥ 50% and there is no compensation between the individual assessments. To achieve credit points for the Unit, candidates will have to complete each assignment to at least pass level. It will also be necessary for candidates to pass the end of course examination. Formative assessment: # Study day activities will provide formative assessment