DH 100 - Introduction to Dental Hygiene

Credits: 1

Description
Introduction to dental hygiene as a profession; roles and responsibilities, licensing and regulations. Emphasis on professional writing requirements, cultural awareness, and future directions in the field. Field observation required.

Student Learning Outcomes

Analyze dental hygiene as a health profession career.
Determine duties and responsibilities of a dental hygienist.
Conduct internet searches to explore various topics within the dental professions.
Recognize general education and specific entrance requirements of a dental hygiene degree program.
Assess the role of professional associations within the dental hygiene profession.
Demonstrate professional writing requirements using APA format and style.
Contrast the various career opportunities available for the dental hygienist.
Differentiate between cultural sensitivity, cultural awareness and cultural competency.
Research the various advanced education opportunities for the dental hygienist.
List the various requirements to obtain and maintain a license as a practicing dental hygienist.

Prerequisite: ENG 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 110 or ENG 113 with a C or better; and either ENG 102 or ENG 114 with a C or better
Corequisite: None

Graded: Letter Grade