Institution  Riyadh College of Dentistry and Pharmacy

College/Department   Dentistry

1.  Course title and code:         Clinical Pathology Conference Seminar I (CPC 612)

2.  Credit hours        1 (1+0)

3.  Program(s) in which the course is offered.

(If general elective available in many programs indicate this rather than list programs)

                                              Dentistry

4.  Name of faculty member responsible for the course

Prof. Hossam Kandil                            

5.  Level/year at which this course is offered     Level 11

6.  Pre-requisites for this course (if any)     CTPS 522, DENC 522

7.  Co-requisites for this course (if any)

8.  Location if not on main campus Qurtoba Campus (Male)  and Olya Campus (Females)

1.  Summary of the main learning outcomes for students enrolled in the course.

Intended Learning Outcome:

Is to raise awareness of the clinician to the large number of pathologic processes which may present themselves in both hard and soft tissues in clinical practice. The course is enhanced by the study of the characteristics of each disease as the dental clinician would observe them in practice. Consequently, etiology and pathogenesis; radiographic, histologic, and serologic findings; development of differential and definite diagnoses, and treatment are emphasized.

2.  Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are being implemented.  (eg increased use of IT or web based reference material,  changes in content as a result of new research in the field)

1 Topics to be Covered

Topic

No of

Weeks

Contacthours

Orientation

Correlation of gross structure and microstructure with clinical features

1

1

1

1

The Diagnostic sequence

1

1

Solitary red lesions

Generalized red conditions

1

1

1

1

Lesions that look like vesicles

1

1

Ulcer and ulcer like lesions

1

1

White lesions of the oral mucosa

2

2

Pits, Fistulae and Draining lesions

1

1

Pigmented lesions (Brownish, bluish or black conditions)

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and viral hepatitis

1

1

1

1

Soft tissue enlargements

Uses of digital radiography in dental practice

1

1

1

1

Total

14

14

2 Course components (total contact hours per semester):                         

Lecture:    

                   14

Tutorial:

Practical/Fieldwork/Internship:

Other:

3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week. (This should be an average :for the semester not a specific requirement in each week)

                                                             4 hours         

4. Development of Learning Outcomes in Domains of Learning 

For each of the domains of learning shown below indicate:

·         A brief summary of the knowledge or skill the course is intended to develop;

·         A description of the teaching strategies to be used in the course to develop that knowledge or  skill;

·         The methods of student assessment to be used in the course to evaluate learning outcomes in the domain concerned.

a.  Knowledge 

(i)  Description of the knowledge to be acquired

By the end of the course the student should be able to:

1- Define different lesions of the oral mucous membrane.

2- Describe the clinical features of these soft tissue lesions

3- List the sites affected by these lesions.

4- Describe the histologic findings of the most common lesions.

5- Discuss the importance of requesting a thorough examination when a diagnosis can not be reached easily.

6- To list a differential diagnosis

(ii)  Teaching strategies to be used to develop that knowledge

-          Lectures

-          Take home assignment

-          Laboratory work.

(iii)  Methods of assessment of knowledge acquired

-          Seminars

-          Multiple choice questions.

-    Short essay questions.

b.  Cognitive Skills

(i)  Cognitive skills to be developed

At the end of the course the student will develop the ability to:

-           Diagnose conditions of the oral cavity and its related structures. Also, will be able to develop a logical treatment plan for the prevention and treatment of oral conditions so that each patient can be maintained in or restored to a healthy functioning esthetic condition.

-           The student will be able to understand and recognize the medical and socioeconomic problems which may influence or result from dental treatment.

-     List the significance of these lesions with regard to the patient’s general health and oral health

(ii)  Teaching strategies to be used to develop these cognitive skills

-          Seminars

-          Self assessment.

-          Case based discussion.

(iii)  Methods of assessment of students cognitive skills

-          Practical evaluation.

-          Research work.

-          Multiple choice exams.

c. Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility

(i)  Description of the interpersonal skills and capacity to carry responsibility to be developed

At the end of the course the student should have developed the ability to:

                 - Selected topic presentation

                 - Decision making in differential diagnosis

                 - Case presentation

(ii)  Teaching strategies to be used to develop these skills and abilities

-          Group discussion.

-          Workshops.

-          Case study.

(iii)  Methods of assessment of students interpersonal skills and capacity to carry responsibility

                - Examinations (Peer evaluation)

                - Clinical monitoring

                - Critical thinking

d.   Communication, Information Technology and Numerical Skills

(i)  Description of the skills to be developed in this domain.

By the end of this course the student should have developed the skill to:

-          Search the internet.

-          Design a professional presentation.

(ii)  Teaching strategies to be used to develop these skills

-          Demonstrative lectures

-          Using simulations.

-          Assignments.

(iii)  Methods of assessment of students numerical and communication skills

-          Oral presentation.

-          Assessment of assignment

e.  Psychomotor Skills (if applicable)

(i)  Description of the psychomotor skills to be developed and the level of performance required

At the end of the course the student have gained psychomotor skills to:

To make a proper differential diagnosis

(ii)  Teaching strategies to be used to develop these skills

-          Lectures.

-          Laboratory sessions.

-          Simulations

(iii)  Methods of assessment of students psychomotor skills

-          Laboratory monitoring.

-          Practical exams.

5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester

Assessment

Assessment task  (eg. essay, test, group project, examination etc.)

Week due

Proportion of Final Assessment

1

Seminar each week

4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13

20

2

Case study

6,8,10,12

20

3

Mid term exam

9

20

4

Final Exam (Clinical and Written)

15

40

5

6

7

8

Total

100

1. Arrangements  for availability of faculty for individual student consultations and academic advice. (include amount of time faculty are available each week)

3 hours per week and can be arranged according to the student needs

1. Required Text(s)

• Internet search

2. Essential References

3- Recommended Books and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc) (Attach List)

 Dentomaxillofacial radiology.

Oral Med, Oral Path, Oral Surg  Journal

4-.Electronic Materials, Web Sites etc

www.pubmed.com

www.medline.com

5- Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, professional standards/regulations

Indicate requirements for the course including size of classrooms and laboratories (ie number of seats in classrooms and laboratories, extent of computer access etc.)

1.  Accommodation (Lecture rooms, laboratories, etc.)

                  Lecture rooms and laboratory

2. Computing resources

                     - Internet

                     - Computers

                     - Data show

3. Other resources (specify --eg. If specific laboratory equipment is required, list requirements or attach list)

1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching

Student evaluation for quality of presentation and faculty

2  Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Instructor or by the Department

Collection of ppt and exams at the end of semester by QA member to be evaluated

Pre-arranged QAC faculty evaluation during work

3  Processes for Improvement of Teaching

- Attending Workshops

- CME

4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement (eg. check marking by an independent faculty member of a sample of student work, periodic exchange and remarking of a sample of assignments with a faculty member in another institution)

- Comparing lectures with the examinations

- Random rechecking of exams.

5  Describe the  planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and planning for improvement.

- Planned reviews

- Following up students during clinical years to see the effectiveness of the course in preparing them to handle clinical cases