Orientation to Studies and Dental Hygienist's ProfessionLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: 7G00GM77
Credits
3 op
Objectives
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the information retrieval and writing skills required for their studies, as well as with the profession of dental hygienist. The course provides an introduction to the knowledge base, work environment, and career opportunities of dental hygienists.
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
• Explain the ethical foundation and professional responsibility of their own field.
• Adhere to healthcare data protection and security standards.
• Describe the evolution of the dental hygienist profession.
• Outline the competency areas of dental hygienists.
• Identify various career opportunities for dental hygienists.
• Recognize the changing operational environments in oral healthcare.
• Understand the professions and collaborators in oral healthcare.
• Utilize library services, locate necessary study materials, and retrieve information from them.
• Critically assess the opportunities and limitations of artificial intelligence usage, and employ it responsibly following the guidelines of the university community.
Writing Communication (1 ECTS)
• Write a problem-based text in a formal style following TAMK's reporting guidelines
Content
Legislation and ethical principles guiding the work of dental hygienists
The profession of dental hygienists past, present, and future in Finland and internationally
Areas of expertise and career opportunities for dental hygienists
Oral health care service system
Operational environments, professions, and collaborators in oral health care
TAMK Library Services
Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence in the University Community
Writing Communication (1 ECTS)
Source-based writing, structure of problem-based text
Assessment criteria, pass/fail
Approved:
The student has actively participated in the teaching and completed the tasks of the course according to instructions. The student has demonstrated the ability to seek information as instructed. The student is able to follow the basic principles of writing related to studies according to TAMK's reporting guidelines.
Failed:
This course will result in failure if the criteria for approval are not met.
Enrolment period
20.07.2024 - 18.08.2024
Timing
16.08.2024 - 20.10.2024
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Dental Hygiene
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 22
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Dental Hygiene
Teachers
- Taina Peltonen
- Annina Korpela
- Sara Sternberg
Person in charge
Sara Sternberg
Groups
-
24SHG
Objectives (course unit)
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the information retrieval and writing skills required for their studies, as well as with the profession of dental hygienist. The course provides an introduction to the knowledge base, work environment, and career opportunities of dental hygienists.
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
• Explain the ethical foundation and professional responsibility of their own field.
• Adhere to healthcare data protection and security standards.
• Describe the evolution of the dental hygienist profession.
• Outline the competency areas of dental hygienists.
• Identify various career opportunities for dental hygienists.
• Recognize the changing operational environments in oral healthcare.
• Understand the professions and collaborators in oral healthcare.
• Utilize library services, locate necessary study materials, and retrieve information from them.
• Critically assess the opportunities and limitations of artificial intelligence usage, and employ it responsibly following the guidelines of the university community.
Writing Communication (1 ECTS)
• Write a problem-based text in a formal style following TAMK's reporting guidelines
Content (course unit)
Legislation and ethical principles guiding the work of dental hygienists
The profession of dental hygienists past, present, and future in Finland and internationally
Areas of expertise and career opportunities for dental hygienists
Oral health care service system
Operational environments, professions, and collaborators in oral health care
TAMK Library Services
Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence in the University Community
Writing Communication (1 ECTS)
Source-based writing, structure of problem-based text
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Approved:
The student has actively participated in the teaching and completed the tasks of the course according to instructions. The student has demonstrated the ability to seek information as instructed. The student is able to follow the basic principles of writing related to studies according to TAMK's reporting guidelines.
Failed:
This course will result in failure if the criteria for approval are not met.
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail