This course prepares learners for integration into regulated dental hygiene practice by applying ethical standards, best practices, and legislative requirements necessary for entry-level practice. This course includes basic practice management and business principles including ethics, economics, marketing, and entrepreneurship applied to a variety of practice settings. Political action and advocacy initiatives to address oral health inequities are also explored.
Prerequisites
DHYG 2250.
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.
- Documentation and Billing Practices Dental Practice Economics and Marketing Professional Presence (incl. social media) Entrepreneurship and Business Concepts Alternative Practice Models Post-diploma Dental Hygiene Education Dental Hygiene Regulation (practice standards, code of ethics and legislation) Ethical Decision-making Cultural Safety & Humility Quality Assurance, Continuing Competence and Jurisprudence Fitness to Practice, Duty to Report and Reflective/Reflexive Practice Advocacy in Dental Hygiene Practice Governability, Professionalism and Preparation for Entry to Practice Evaluation of Care
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.