University of Limpopo

Advanced Diploma in Community Dentistry

Health Sciences and Social Services - Curative Health

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Purpose and Rationale

PRIMARY PURPOSE

  1. To equip qualifiers with specialized knowledge, skills, and competency in Community Dentistry for them to be eligible for managerial roles in Public Health services.

  2. To supply the Public Health services in South Africa with competent auxiliary personnel who can operate effectively at both administrative and clinical levels.

SUBSIDIARY PURPOSE

To cultivate potential teaching staff for the dental schools in South Africa.

Outcomes

  1. Know how and be able to determine the prevalence and incidence of diseases and abnormalities in a well-circumscribed community.
  2. Know how and be able to identify the factors involved in the natural history of diseases and abnormalities in that community.
  3. Know how and be competent to use the above knowledge and skills to develop a preventive programme that will prevent diseases and abnormalities to that community to the maximum extent possible.
  4. Know how and be competent to manage public health services in that community within the mission and mode of the primary health care systems in the public health services in South Africa.
  5. Know and be able to evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the public health services in that community.
  6. Be able to maintain continued competence and to keep abreast of up to date techniques and procedures.
  7. Know the laws and ethical rules and regulations controlling the practice of the health professions in South Africa, with specific reference to the scope and nature of dentistry as set out by the Medical and Dental Professional Board of the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
  8. Know how to engage in lifelong learning through well-developed learning skills.

Assessment Criteria

Integrated Assessment

To evaluate the attainment of exit-level outcomes, a combination of formative and summative assessments is conducted over the two-year study period. These assessments encompass various activities such as seminars, research projects, practical experience in public oral health services, portfolio submissions, and written/oral tests and examinations.

For knowledge assessment, samples of the qualifier's knowledge are tested to determine the depth and breadth of understanding. Through these assessment methods, the qualifier must demonstrate compliance with the NQF level 7 standards.

Qualification Details

Type
Advanced Diploma
NQF Level
07
Min. Credits
120
SAQA Source
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The University of Limpopo is a comprehensive university located in the Limpopo province of South Africa. It was established in 2005 through the merger of the University of the North and the Medical University of South Africa. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including health sciences, natural and agricultural sciences, humanities, management sciences, and education. It is known for its commitment to providing quality education, conducting research that addresses societal challenges, and promoting community engagement. The University of Limpopo strives to produce graduates who are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to the development of the region and the country as a whole.
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