45 Minute Small Group Discussion

Educational Programs, Workshops, Seminars, New Idea Session, and Small Group Discussions

TL-034 - Professional Collaboration in Course Design: A Special Populations Course Workshop (Limited Attendance of 15)

Presenter(s)

• MJ

  Merri Jones, RDH

  Eastern Washington University

Dentistry for the individual with special needs traditionally has focused on groups with a variety of physical, mental, social/emotional and/or medical problems. Comprehensive and coordinated care for individuals and populations with special needs across the lifespan calls for an interprofessional approach. This session describes an interprofessional Special Populations course taught in eight weekly modules addressing special population groups, culminating in a hands on workshop. Participants will learn how to collaborate with other health professionals in the design and delivery of didactic modules, and utilize case studies, standardized patients, focus groups, and role play to facilitate a workshop station.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the use of hybrid course design using online modules a hands on workshop on special needs patients and populations.
• Discuss collaboration opportunities among other health professions in delivery of a hands on workshop on special needs patients and populations.
• Identify various educational methodologies used in a hands on workshop tailored to special populations.