OHTGYP - information session

1Oral Health Therapist Graduate Year Programfor 2015 placementsOHTGYP University and Student Information Session2014

The Oral Health Therapist Graduate Year Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of HealthHello everyone and welcome to the webcast on the Oral Health Therapist Graduate Year Program. We commend you for taking time to learn about this exciting professional initiative.Before we commence, Id like to remind everyone that the webcast can be accessed from the OHTGYP website graduate page within the next day or so.My name is Geoff Ewens, Managing Director of AITEC and Im pleased to hand over to Di Ewens, the OHTGYP Program Director to share some insight into the OHTGYP.

1AITEC - OHTGYP ManagerAdministration TeamGeoff Ewens, Managing DirectorDi Ewens, Program DirectorRen Peters, Senior Project OfficerSamantha Wilckens, Project Officer

Based in Adelaide and readily available at 08 8232 9688ohtgyp@aitec.edu.au or first.lastname@aitec.edu.au

The Oral Health Therapist Graduate Year Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of HealthTalk to slide2AITEC - OHTGYP ManagerCurriculum Facilitator - Kostas Kapellas

The Oral Health Therapist Graduate Year Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of HealthADOHTA engagement with OHTGYPAustralian Dental & Oral Health Therapists Association (ADOHTA) is represented on the OHTGYP Program Advisory Group and Graduate Selection Advisory Group

promote the OHTGYP through various avenues

provide guidance and input from time-to-time

The Oral Health Therapist Graduate Year Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of HealthADOHTA has not only patnered with AITEC for this program, but has been an active member of the OHTGYP Program Advisory Group to represent your interestsPromoted the program through its website and newslettersHelped us from time to time when we wanted a student/graduate or profession perspective.4Program Intentconsolidate and extend skills of graduates

help address community oral health challenges

enhance public oral health workforcemore entering public healthstaying longer (or both)

infrastructure funding ($22M)

The Oral Health Therapist Graduate Year Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of HealthWe use 3 touchstones for this program:It must help develop the skills and efficiency of new graduate oral health therapistA lot of taxpayers money is going to support you and the clinics involved, so were looking to see some oral health benefits for the community; andFinally, this is skewed towards having more oral health therapists practise in the public health sector, either by more oral health therapists entering or perhaps through some staying longer

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OHTGYP graduates benefit from new infrastructure

The Oral Health Therapist Graduate Year Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of HealthGraduates are being supported by new dental infrastructure of $22 million, and while this is taking time to implement, most should be done by the time the 2014 graduates come on stream6OHTGYP Program 12 month placement under employment contract

approximately 40% of placements will be rural

80% of time undertaking wide range of clinical activity

20% of time on curriculum activity - 1 day/wk equivalent

www.aitec.edu.au/ohtgyp

The Oral Health Therapist Graduate Year Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of HealthThe program is a 12-month program and graduates sign a contract to that effectApproximately 40% of placements will be rural 80% is spent in clinic developing your skills portfolio, experiencing wider clinical opportunities and/or improving your efficiency and throughput20% is devoted to the curriculum activities a very generous allocation

7Progress Round 1 Current Placements

The Oral Health Therapist Graduate Year Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of HealthOHTGYP Program on-line curriculum

complete at least 80% of the curriculum activities

supported by experienced mentor

graduate level 1 salary

$10,000 bonus upon completion of all requirementswww.aitec.edu.au/ohtgyp

The Oral Health Therapist Graduate Year Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of HealthYou must complete 80% of the curriculum activities (Ill touch on these shortly)You get supported by an experienced clinician as mentoryou get paid as a level 1 graduate salary under state awards or Enterprise AgreementsFinally, as well as 12-months employment, you qualify for a $10,000 bonus if you complete the Program9OHTGYP Curriculum Overview The OHTGYP curriculum consists of: orientation workshop (Adelaide) 28 30/1/15

The Oral Health Therapist Graduate Year Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of HealthThe curriculum comprises . . . talk to slide

10OHTGYP Curriculum Overview 20 on-line modules with reference articles, available through OHT Learning Management System

7 clinical webinars 4 in conjunction with the Voluntary Dental Graduate Year Program

mentoring support

The Oral Health Therapist Graduate Year Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of HealthOHTGYP Curriculum Overview on-line discussion forums

project and presentation to host employer

Curriculum developed by University of Melbourne in conjunction with Council of Oral Health Academics

The Oral Health Therapist Graduate Year Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of HealthTalk to slide12Curriculum Component - ProjectAim - to develop expertise in an area of interest defined by the graduate in one aspect of oral health therapy practice.

Nine weeks (20%) of the curriculum time allocated to work on the project and reviewing progress with mentors.

This is scheduled in both:the OHTGYP Planner; and the OHTGYP Calendar.

The Oral Health Therapist Graduate Year Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of HealthCurriculum Component - Project

The Oral Health Therapist Graduate Year Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of HealthCurriculum Component Program Webinars1 Health Promotion, Teledentistry & Aged Care2 OHTGYP Project (if required)3 Prosthodontics, Periodontics and Endodontics (with VDGYP)4 Rural and Remote Dental Care (with VDGYP)5 Paediatrics (with VDGYP)6 Orthodontics, Geriatrics and Special Needs (with VDGYP)7 Cultural Competency and Models of Care

The Oral Health Therapist Graduate Year Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of HealthOHTGYP Graduate Eligibility Criteria50 OHTGYP 2015 placements offered across Australia

Australian citizen or a permanent resident of AustraliaComplete an Australian accredited three year bachelor program of study in dual streams of hygiene and dental therapy in the immediately prior yearAbility to gain general registration as an Oral Health Therapist with the Dental Board of Australia with no restrictions

The Oral Health Therapist Graduate Year Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of HealthTalk to slide16OHTGYP Application Requirements personal and contact information

motivation for seeking OHTGYP placement

referees with at least 1 referee from a final year clinical placement of not less than 6 weeks

academic transcript

resum

The Oral Health Therapist Graduate Year Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of HealthTalk to slide17OHTGYP Application Requirements proof of permanent residency if not an Australian citizen

university placement length and location

nominate up to 10 preferred service provider locations

Online applications open 21 July - 17 August 2014www.aitec.edu.au/ohtgyp

The Oral Health Therapist Graduate Year Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of HealthTalk to slide18OHTGYP Graduate Selection & Placement CriteriaAcademic performanceClinical performance and referencesApplication / statement

Other criteriaLocations and flexibility to travel to placement locationsATSI and gender balanceState balance

The Oral Health Therapist Graduate Year Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of HealthTalk to slide19OHTGYP Applications timeframe for 2015 placesPromotion: June August 2014Applications: 21 July 17 August 2014Review/selection:August - September 2014Offer notification:September - October 2014Contracts:October 2014

No late applications will be accepted

Placement commencement: Monday 19 January 2015

The Oral Health Therapist Graduate Year Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of HealthTalk to slide20Some feedback from 2014 GraduatesThis program is invaluable - as I work, I am developing myself to be a better OHT and this program assists me in self-learning and improvement

Wonderful experience so far. I feel very fortunate to be allowed this opportunity and will definitely seek employment within the Government sector next year. Thank you!

My mentors are providing great support are always friendly, approachable and are always willing to have a chat regarding any cases

The Oral Health Therapist Graduate Year Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of HealthSome feedback from 2014 GraduatesDefinitely, this program has opened my eyes, especially in regards to Aboriginal oral health and dental care in the remote setting. I hope that I can continue working rurally and in the public sector next year.

In the last month i have learnt so much, seen patients with conditions that you only here about in a text book

I've been having interesting and challenging patients, have been seeing mostly children however and have asked to see more adult patients if possible (management of periodontal disease)

The Oral Health Therapist Graduate Year Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of HealthQuestions Information and answers to frequently asked questionsmay be found on the OHTGYP website at:www.aitec.edu.au/ohtgyp Questions can be emailed to di.ewens@aitec.edu.au

The Oral Health Therapist Graduate Year Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of HealthOnce you visit the OHTGYP website, youll find lots of information and even answers to frequently asked questions that we fielded last yearHowever, Id be happy to take your questions by email atquestions now and after the session and again.

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