Organoleptic Judge Course

Program Overview

The Organoleptic Judge Course at UWE Bristol is a two or five-day program that provides comprehensive training in odor assessment, with a focus on oral malodor. Through a combination of lectures and practical sessions, participants develop olfactory skills and gain knowledge in organoleptic assessment techniques. The course is suitable for individuals in various fields, including healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in odor evaluation.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Content: The course covers both theoretical and practical aspects of odor assessment, with a focus on oral malodor.
It includes lectures and laboratory practicals.
• Structure:
• Lectures:
• Background on oral malodor and its causes
• Organoleptic assessment of oral malodor
• Instrumental analysis of oral malodor
• Conducting clinical trials (5-day course only)
• Odor strength tests (in vitro)
• Groups and types of malodour compounds: discrimination tests
• Hedonic tests
• Intensity tests (0 to 5 scale)
• The OralChroma
• The SIFT-MS
• Tests on human volunteers (5-day course only)
• Tooth brush impression of the tongue biofilm (5-day course only)
• Discussion throughout and for the final session
• Data transformation and interpretation (5-day course only)
• Health and safety issues for Breath Judges (5-day course only)
• Continuation of training (self-training) (5-day course only)
• Course Schedule: Dates are available upon clicking the "Apply Now" button.
The content is delivered through a combination of lectures and integrated practical sessions.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The course utilizes a combination of lectures and hands-on practical sessions conducted in a laboratory setting.
• Faculty: Dr. Saliha Saad is listed as the Course Director.
• Unique Approaches: The course emphasizes the development of olfactory skills through practical assessments and focuses on oral malodor as a specific application area.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: The course aims to equip participants with the skills necessary to become professional organoleptic judges for odor assessment, particularly in the field of oral malodor.
• Opportunities: Trained judges can find opportunities in research, industry, and clinical settings where odor evaluation is critical.

Other:

• Duration: The course is available in two or five-day formats.
• Delivery: The course is delivered face-to-face on the Frenchay Campus of UWE Bristol.
• Eligibility: The course is suitable for individuals working in various fields including academics, doctors, dentists, dental hygienists, nurses, and technicians.
• Certificates: Participants receive a certificate of competence and recognition upon successful completion.

The course offers a unique combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, equipping participants with the skills necessary to pursue professional opportunities in this specialized field.