This course introduces theoretical models and constructs that inform dental hygiene practice. It will assist learners in gaining foundational knowledge, attitudes, values, and abilities pertaining to professionalism, professional communication, and evidence-informed approach to decision making, while recognizing the determinants of health relevant to culturally safe and ethical dental hygiene care.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- History of dental hygiene profession and self-regulated practice in Canada
- Self and peer assessment
- Learning styles
- Systematic inquiry skills and evaluation of the literature
- Models of health care and client relationships
- Health, oral health care policy and access to care
- Determinants of health and health inequities
- Values and ethical/ moral reasoning
- Effective academic writing and journaling
- Communication social styles
- Conflict management and relational dynamics, communication across the lifespan.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.