Preventive measures performed by oral hygienistLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

- is able to describe preventive oral hygiene methods
- identifies oral hygiene instruments, equipment and materials
- is able to explain the ecological and financial impacts of their operations, and take responsibility for them
- is able to use instruments, equipment, devices and materials for preventive treatment
- adopts ergonomic working methods as part of their professionalism
- understands the key content of occupational safety in health care
- complies with occupational safety regulations and maintains occupational safety through their own action
-understands the job descriptions of the various professional groups in oral hygiene

Content

Practical training in a simulation environment
Methods for oral self-care and prevention of oral diseases
Instruments, equipment and materials used in oral hygiene
Ecological and financial aspects of oral hygiene
Principles of physiological work
Occupational safety in the health sector
Ergonomic working, transferring patients safely
Work placement:
Learning about oral hygiene operating environments

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment criteria: 0–5
Assessment framework, see the appendix.
Assessment criteria for beginners are applied.