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Oral Health Therapy
Bachelor of Science (Oral Health Therapy) - BSc(Curtin) - 313251
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This new course combines the former Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene and the Associate Degree in School Dental Therapy. You will graduate with a range of clinical skills, including:
- scaling and cleaning of teeth
- the management of gum problems
- fillings and simple extractions for children
- applying fluoride and other solutions to teeth and gums
- local analgesia
- dental radiography
- taking impressions, and
- a range of orthodontic duties.
The oral health therapist’s role is also educating the community in the principles of preventive dentistry, and motivating individuals to take responsibility for their own oral health.
In this course you will combine studies in relevant health sciences, communication and research methods, together with preventive dentistry and oral health therapy techniques in a variety of settings. You will need to work as part of a team and should enjoy communicating and establishing rapport with persons of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
This course is the only one of its kind in Western Australia and is studied in dedicated facilities at the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia in Nedlands, on our Bentley campus and in Dental Health Services’ clinic in Mt Henry.
You and your fellow students will practice some techniques on one another prior to moving into patient care. Practical sessions run throughout the course and you will begin clinical practice in the second year. The clinical practice component of this course is undertaken in our clinic, the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia (OHCWA) and community clinics, private dental practices and Dental Health Services’ clinic.
You will need to cover some ancillary fees for this course, including the cost of some professional instruments, protective clinical uniform and shoes.
Career opportunities
This course can help you become a:
- Oral Health Therapist
Why Oral Health Therapy?
- This course is the only one of its kind in Western Australia.
- You will study in dedicated facilities in the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia.
- Our graduates currently enjoy very good rates of employment in private practices and government school dental clinics.
Professional recognition
All practicing oral health therapists must be registered with the appropriate dental board. Registration permits oral health therapists to work in private practice and the school dental services.
Credit for previous study
If you have previously worked or studied in this field, you are encouraged to contact the Faculty to discuss eligibility for recognition of prior learning.
Try our RPL search to find out what credit you might be eligible for.
Units
Current students: Please refer to the Handbook's full course structure when enrolling.
Credits needed to graduate: 600
| Core units | Hrs/Wk | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Science 100 | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| Evidence Informed Health Practice 100 | 2.0 | 12.5 |
| Foundations for Professional Health Practice 100 | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| Health and Health Behaviour 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| Human Structure and Function 100 | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| Indigenous Cultures and Health 130 | 2.0 | 12.5 |
| Integrated Systems Anatomy and Physiology 100 | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| Oral Bioscience 231 | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| Oral Bioscience 232 | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| Oral Health Therapy 131 | 8.5 | 25.0 |
| Oral Health Therapy 132 | 9.0 | 25.0 |
| Oral Health Therapy 231 | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| Oral Health Therapy 233 | 21.0 | 37.5 |
| Oral Health Therapy 234 | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| Oral Health Therapy 236 | 15.5 | 37.5 |
| Oral Health Therapy 331 | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| Oral Health Therapy 333 | 22.5 | 50.0 |
| Oral Health Therapy 334 | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| Oral Health Therapy 336 | 21.0 | 50.0 |
| Oral Pathology and Medicine 331 | 2.5 | 12.5 |
| Preventive Dentistry 232 | 2.0 | 12.5 |
| Preventive Dentistry 231 | 2.0 | 12.5 |
| Preventive Dentistry 331 | 2.0 | 12.5 |
| Preventive Dentistry 332 | 4.0 | 25.0 |
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Entry requirements:
Indicative TER (ATAR)
This figure provides an indication of the TER (ATAR) normally required to enter this course. It is provided as a guide only.
STAT entry
The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) assesses competencies considered important for success at uni. These tests are provided by the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) to help mature age candidates apply for certain courses.
Mature age entry:
Essential TEE subjects:
At least English 2A/2B, Literature 2A/2B or English as an Additional Language/Dialect 2A/2B
Desirable TEE subjects:
Human Biological Science 3A/3B or Biological Sciences 3A/3BOther requirements:
Places in this program are limited. Selection is based on a combination of academic performance and interview. Interviews can be completed by distance if required and are normally held in December and early January.
Please refer to the following statement s before applying for this course:
Where:
Bentley
When:
February
How:
Full-time
Study:
On-campus
Duration:
3 years full-time
Fees (indicative first year only):
*The fees above reflect the indicative cost of the first year of this course when taken on a full-time basis. They apply to new students in 2010 or 2011 only. These fees may vary depending on the units you choose and do not include incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks.
For more information on fees and to determine your eligibility for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, please visit fee basics or the Going to Uni website. If you're not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, please see information for international students.
Other notes:
Additional clinical hours are required during inter-semester breaks.
You must complete a Senior First Aid Certificate course before you proceed to your second semester.
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2012 entry requirements:
Minimum English language entry requirements:
| IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| Writing | 6.0 |
| Speaking | 6.0 |
| Reading | 6.0 |
| Listening | 6.0 |
| Overall band score | 6.0 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |
|---|---|
| 550 | paper based |
| 80 | Internet based (20 in each section) |
Those applying from certain countries (such as China, India and Vietnam) will need to achieve a required level in the IELTS test in order to be issued with a student visa by the Australian Government.
Results from IELTS and TOEFL are valid for two years.
Minimum academic entry requirements
Course prerequisites
Places in this program are limited. Selection is based on a combination of academic performance and interview. Interviews can be completed by distance if required and are normally held in December and early January.
Please refer to the following statements before applying for this course:
Where:
Bentley
When:
February
How:
Full-time
Study:
On-campus
Duration:
3 years full-time
Fees for 2012:
| International onshore - fee paying | |
|---|---|
| Offer letter (100 credit) published fee | $15,800 |
| Indicative year 1 fee | $31,600 |
| Total indicative course fee | $99,800 |
| Indicative essential incidental course fee | $560 |
*The indicative fees shown above apply to international students studying on-campus in Western Australia. For information about fees at other locations please visit Curtin International's offshore site.
Other notes:
Additional clinical hours are required during inter-semester breaks.
You must complete a Senior First Aid Certificate course before you proceed to your second semester.
CRICOS: 074565F
This page was last updated on 09 May 2012
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