This course prepares learners with workplace readiness skills necessary for obtaining employment as a licensed dental hygienist. This course includes the opportunity for graduating students to develop a professional portfolio for use in their career planning and position search, designed to showcase their experience, capabilities, potential for employment, and to reflect on opportunities for professional development. The role of the dental hygienist in inter-professional collaboration with certified dental specialists will also be explored.
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.
- Dental Specialties & Inter-professional Collaboration Community/Clinical/Preference Rotations Terms and Conditions of Employment, Employment Contracts, Employment Rights Career Planning and Workplace Readiness Skills Interview Skills Resume Writing Skills Positive Workplace Culture Conflict Resolution & Negotiation DH Certification and NDHCE Orientation DH Licensing and Registration Requirements for Employment Professional Portfolio Development
Course schedules
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How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
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† 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.