Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	Applied Pharmacology and Pain and Anxiety Control
School	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Department	Dental Hygiene and Therapy
Module Code	02 26335
Module Lead	Rachel Douse
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	Restricted to students enrolled on BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy
Contact Hours	Lecture-18 hours Seminar-20 hours Guided independent study-62 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	The module allows the student to understand the implications of prescribed drugs for the medically compromised patient managed by the hygienist / therapist. It includes a variety of aspects emphasising the need to record a contemporaneous drug history and report any changes to the dentist. It also includes the indications for analgesics as well as alternative options for pain and anxiety control. Students will have the opportunity to observe sedation and general anaesthesia.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate knowledge in using the common clinical source of drug reference (BNF) to review a patients’ medication and to assess the need to discuss the medication with a dentist. Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacological properties of drugs commonly used in general medical and dental practice, including unwanted oral and systemic effects and contraindications. Discuss the position of the therapist and demonstrate understanding of their role in the management of patients requiring medication as an integral part of their oral care. Appraise the potential advantages and disadvantages of the alternative methods of pain and anxiety control being totally familiar with the dental application of drugs used in this area. Demonstrate understanding of the theory and knowledge of administration of local infiltrations and inferior dental block analgesia.
Assessment	26335-01 : Written Examination : Exam (School Arranged) - Mixed (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Written assessment open book Year 2 Term 6 Pass mark 50% Reassessment: Written assessment open book Year 2 Term 6 supplementary period
Other	None
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