This course will assist learners in gaining knowledge and experience providing oral health education, oral health promotion, and radiographic services. Learners will gain further knowledge about professionalism, communication and collaboration strategies, and principles of client advocacy relevant to dental hygiene practice.
Prerequisites
DHYG 2114.
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.
- Health promotion and advocacy for a diverse range of individual clients, including principles of Cultural Safety & Humility
- Oral self-care strategies; health education/health promotion
- Inter-professional and team-based care
- Dental hygiene care – assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Radiology principles and application of dental imaging techniques.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42067 |
January 2, 2026 to June 17, 2026 |
Lecture | 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.