• ADC Part 1 Crash Course

ADC Part 1 Crash Course

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ADC Part 1 Crash Course (6-Week Intensive Program)

A focused, high-intensity program designed for candidates retaking the ADC Part 1 exam or those already in the advanced stage of their preparation. This 6-week Crash Course delivers concentrated revision, scenario-based reasoning practice, and rigorous mock-test exposure to strengthen performance in the shortest possible time.

What this course offers

  • Multiple full-length mock test papers aligned to the ADC blueprint

  • One timed mock test under real exam conditions to build speed, stamina, and accuracy

  • Detailed performance analysis to identify weak areas and eliminate recurring errors

  • High-yield revision of all examinable domains using concise notes and simplified summaries

  • Scenario-based MCQs that closely mirror actual exam difficulty and structure

  • Structured reasoning frameworks for diagnosis, management planning, professionalism, and health promotion

  • Weekly study targets to ensure systematic progress

Ideal for

  • Candidates taking ADC Part 1 for the second (or subsequent) time

  • Students in the final 4–8 weeks before the exam

  • Clinicians who already understand the basics and now need intensive mock-based preparation

Outcome
By the end of 6 weeks, students achieve stronger conceptual clarity, improved question-solving speed, and better decision-making under pressure. The repeated mock-test environment and the full timed practice exam help develop real exam discipline and confidence—significantly improving the chances of success in the next ADC Part 1 attempt.

ADK 6-Week High-Yield Crash Course Timetable for ADC Part 1 Examination

Week

Major Focus (ADC Clusters)

Condensed Disciplines & Key Topics

Learning Objectives & Competency Outcomes

High-Yield Practice & Evaluation Plan

Week 1 – Foundational Core & Professional Competence
(Cluster 1: Professionalism & Health Promotion)

- Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)
- Radiography & Radiation Safety
- Professionalism, Ethics & Law
- Health Promotion & Patient Safety

• ADA & NHMRC guidelines for IPC
• Sterilization & waste segregation
• Radiation physics, IOPAR/BW/OPG
• Consent, privacy, record keeping
• Ethics (autonomy, veracity, beneficence)
• Team roles, AHPRA Code of Conduct

- Apply national infection-control standards in clinical reasoning.
- Integrate ethics & law into patient-centred decisions.
- Understand documentation & mandatory reporting.

• Daily MCQ drills: IPC + Ethics (150 Q).
• Scenario sets: 10 clinical SBQs (Ethics + Infection).
• Mini-Mock 1 (2 hrs): Professionalism Clusters 1 & 2.
• Reflective log: ethical decision framework.

Week 2 – Biomedical Sciences Integration
(Cluster 2: Scientific & Clinical Knowledge)

- General Medicine & Pharmacology
- Pain & Anxiety Control
- Radiographic Interpretation

• Medically compromised patients (CVD, Diabetes, Renal).
• Drug interactions, prescription safety.
• Emergency management (ALS/BLS, Anaphylaxis).
• LA pharmacology & complications.

- Correlate systemic disease with oral manifestations.
- Recognize risk factors & modify care plans.
- Develop safe prescribing & emergency response skills.

• MCQs (200 Q) Medicine + Pharma.
• 5 Case-based SBQs.
• Group Debrief: Medical Risk Assessment.
• Mini-Mock 2 (2 hrs): Pain & Pharma.

Week 3 – Core Diagnostic & Preventive Disciplines
(Cluster 3: Diagnosis & Planning)

- Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine
- Periodontology
- Preventive Dentistry
- Paediatric Dentistry (Part 1)

• Oral lesions & red-flag diagnoses.
• Periodontal classification & management.
• CRA, fluorides, fissure sealants, diet control.
• Child behaviour guidance & trauma management (IADT).

- Integrate diagnosis skills with prevention strategies.
- Recognize systemic links (periodontitis–diabetes).
- Apply trauma protocols and paediatric ethics.

• Topic Tests (25 Q each): Oral Med, Perio, Preventive.
• Scenario Pack: Multi-domain (5 cases).
• Mini-Mock 3 (2 hrs): Diagnosis & Prevention.
• Reflective worksheet on clinical judgment.

Week 4 – Restorative & Prosthodontic Foundations
(Cluster 4: Treatment Planning & Execution)

- Restorative Dentistry (Direct & Indirect)
- Fixed & Removable Prosthodontics

• Tooth preparation, adhesive principles.
• Amalgam vs Composite indications.
• Indirect restorations (Inlay/Onlay/Crown).
• Bridge design, surveying, denture biomechanics.

- Demonstrate restorative rationale & material selection.
- Apply occlusion concepts to prosthetic design.
- Correlate aesthetic planning with functional needs.

• MCQ bank (150 Q) Restorative + Prosth.
• Scenario cases (5): Tooth structure vs material choice.
• Hands-off virtual demo: Prep design videos.
• Mini-Mock 4: Restorative Integration.

Week 5 – Endodontics, Oral Surgery & Implants
(Cluster 4 continued)

- Endodontics
- Oral Surgery & Implant Principles

• Diagnosis & management of pulpal pathology.
• Access, irrigation, obturation, failures.
• Exodontia principles, complications, infection management.
• Basic implant planning & risk assessment.

- Integrate endodontic and surgical decision-making.
- Manage medical clearance & antibiotic prophylaxis.
- Evaluate implant cases via risk stratification.

• Comprehensive Mock Exam 1 (3 hrs / 200 Q): C1–C4 integration.
• Reflective Discussion: Failure Analysis & Clinical Accountability.
• Peer Debrief: Endo-Surgery Judgment Matrix.

Week 6 – Integration, Ethics & Simulation Finals
(Cluster 1–4 Consolidation)

- Public Health & Governance
- Complex Ethical Decision Scenarios
- Review of All Domains
- Mock Simulations & Feedback

• Ottawa Charter, National Oral Health Plan 2025.
• Cultural safety, Indigenous oral health.
• Reflective practice & CPD.
• Advanced Ethics (Confidentiality, Consent, Error Disclosure).

- Integrate clinical knowledge with professional judgment.
- Demonstrate communication & cultural competence.
- Prepare for full ADC exam simulation under timed conditions.

• Mock Exam 2 (Full 3 hrs / 280 Q): Scenario-based ADC simulation.
• Debrief & Individual Performance Analysis.
• One-Day Rapid Revision Notebook Review.
• Reflective portfolio submission & CPD credits.

Program Highlights

  • Complete ADC Syllabus in 6 Weeks: All four clusters (Professionalism, Scientific Knowledge, Diagnosis, Treatment) comprehensively revised.
  • High-Yield Focus: Exam-relevant facts, common pitfalls, and scenario-based application.
  • Weekly Mini-Mocks: 4 focused + 2 full-length integrated tests.
  • Daily MCQ & SBQ Practice: ~150–200 questions per day.
  • Reflective Integration: Each week ends with reflective logbooks & peer debriefs.
  • Outcome: Candidates achieve confidence, speed, and judgment competence for ADC Part 1.

ADC Part 1 Blueprint Weighting (Approximate Distribution)

Cluster / Discipline Group

ADC Weight (%)

Focus

Cluster 1: Professionalism, Ethics, Health Promotion

~10–15 %

Professional accountability, patient safety, communication, infection control

Cluster 2: Scientific & Clinical Knowledge (Medicine, Pharmacology, Behaviour, Radiology)

~25–30 %

Biomedical sciences integration

Cluster 3: Diagnosis & Planning (Oral Med, Perio, Preventive, Paediatric, Ortho)

~30–35 %

Diagnostic reasoning and preventive planning

Cluster 4: Treatment & Management (Restorative, Endo, Prosth, Oral Surg, Implants)

~25–30 %

Treatment judgment and procedural understanding

How the 6-Week Plan Reflects These Proportions

Week

Blueprint Cluster Coverage

Estimated Weight Covered

Rationale

Week 1

Cluster 1

~10 %

Condensed introduction to professionalism, ethics, IPC — matches blueprint’s foundational portion.

Week 2

Cluster 2 (Medicine, Pharma)

~25 %

Twofold allocation (larger time block and question load) mirrors heavy ADC weighting.

Week 3

Cluster 3 (Diagnosis & Prevention)

~25–30 %

High-yield week; large diagnostic and planning emphasis.

Week 4

Cluster 4 (Restorative/Prosthodontic)

~15 %

Begins treatment planning coverage proportionally.

Week 5

Cluster 4 (Endo/Oral Surg/Implants)

~15 %

Completes treatment and management weighting.

Week 6

Cross-Cluster Integration

~5 %

Reinforces integration, ethics, and reflection across all domains.

Total allocation therefore approximates ADC distribution:

  • Cluster 1 ≈ 10 %
  • Cluster 2 ≈ 25 %
  • Cluster 3 ≈ 30 %
  • Cluster 4 ≈ 30 %
  • Integration ≈ 5 %

Additional Proportional Elements

  • Question Load per Week:
    Weeks 2–5 carry the heaviest question volume (150–250 Q daily) in alignment with high-weight clusters.
  • Mock Exam Blueprinting:
    Each full mock (Week 5 and 6) mirrors the ADC ratio: ~30 % diagnostic, ~30 % treatment, ~25 % scientific, ~15 % professionalism/ethics.

Conclusion

The 6-Week Crash Course timetable is blueprint-weighted, compressing the 16-Week program while preserving proportional emphasis on each ADC cluster.
It ensures that the highest-yield clusters (Diagnosis + Treatment) receive the most teaching and practice time, whereas Professionalism and Ethics anchor Week 1 and the final integration week.Bottom of Form

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Ajai Singh

Ajai Singh