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Aug 31, 2024
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DH 203 - Special Patients Credits: 2 Description Considerations in the treatment of patients with specific physical and mental challenges with a special emphasis on the management of the geriatric patient.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Modify dental hygiene care for patients with special needs based upon their unique circumstances in the areas of: (a) appointment planning, (b) environmental considerations - such as equipment positioning and patient positioning, (c) individualized home care plans and (d) monitoring safety precautions during clinical treatment.
- Develop competence in the clinical management of patients challenged with physical and mental disabilities (i.e. blindness, hearing impaired, medically compromised, geriatric, challenging pediatric patients, and patients with debilitating diseases).
- Outline commonly occurring disabilities which require special attention or modification during dental hygiene treatment.
- Explain the etiology and risk factors for disabilities and disease.
- Evaluate patient signs and symptoms which could signal the onset of a medical emergency.
- Assess barriers that limit access to health care services: (a) communication, (b) emotional consideration, (c) physical considerations, and (d) financial considerations.
Prerequisite: None
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