This course will enable the learner to integrate foundational knowledge, and further develop the attributes, and psychomotor skills required for the provision of preventative, therapeutic, and supportive person-centered dental hygiene care while utilizing the ADPIE process of care. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of evidence-informed decision making into dental hygiene practice, including the recognition of client values and the influence of the determinants of health on oral and overall health. Practicing as a member of a health care team, the learner will begin to develop communication, collaboration, and practice management abilities to deliver culturally safe, inclusive, and relevant care. Learners provide dental hygiene care for clients from a novice to a beginner level by the end of the course.
Prerequisites
DHYG 2110.
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.
- Management of the clinical practice environment.
- Dental hygiene care planning utilizing the ADPIE process of dental hygiene care model (ADPIE) and in compliance with Dental Hygiene Regulation, Code of Ethics, and regulatory practice standards.
- Provide interceptive, therapeutic, and preventive dental hygiene therapies for individuals, groups, and communities with diverse needs.
- Implement health promotion strategies and interventions utilizing educational principles.
- Collaboration with healthcare professionals and others involved in the health and continuity of care for individuals, groups, and communities.
- Evaluation of dental hygiene care using code of ethics and regulatory practice standards.
- Self-reflection and self-assessment of strengths and limitations to support integration of new knowledge and skills.
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42471 |
January 4, 2027 to April 30, 2027 |
Clinical | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
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.