Study Guide
Study Guide
#savoniaUAS
Curricula starting in 2022 and earlier
Savonia's new Study Guide (curriculum starting in 2023 and after) can be found here.
| Basis of Education | Competence Standards | Structure of Studies | Development of Expertise | Methods and implementation | Course Table |
Course Description
| Code | 4 TSSUER1 |
| Name | Oral Health Care for Patients with Special Needs |
| Credits | 5 ects |
| Objectives | The student • explains the special features of oral health care for clients with different disabilities and oral cancer • explains the special features of oral health care for mental health rehabilitation clients • explains basic oral health care procedures • explains the special features of oral health care for tracheotomised, intubated patients • explains the special features of oral health care in palliative care |
| Content | A dental hygienist in oral health care provided for special needs clients/patients. Oral health care for special needs clients/patients. Different aids in oral health care. A special needs client at home and in a care institution. Assisting a patient with mobility and eating, respiratory tract suction. Health care in emergency conditions. |
| Requirements | Active participation in online and contact lessons and simulation exercises, completion of assignments, exams. Semi-annual assessment of the development of skills and competence. PLE. Alternative completion: work-based learning, an exam. |
| Grading Scale | Passed (S) - 0 |
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| Contact | Holopainen Tiina |
We reserve the right to make changes to the curriculum due to the need to update the content being studied.