This course offers learners the opportunity to further expand their knowledge, skills, attitudes, behaviours and judgements to meet entry to practice competencies. Learners will experience the provision of dental hygiene care in varied practice settings. Learners will use the ADPIE framework, while practicing as part of intra- and inter-professional health teams to provide safe and comprehensive, person-centered care for diverse people across the lifespan. Learners will integrate multiple concepts, models and theories into the assessment, planning and evaluation of dental hygiene services for people with diverse needs. Learners' progress to basic proficiency as consciously competent practitioners in preparation for entry-to-practice by the end of the course.
Prerequisites
DHYG 3324.
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.
- ADPIE model for provision of preventive, interceptive, and therapeutic clinical therapy for diverse clients in varied practice settings
- Health promotion and educational principles and learning strategies for clients with diverse needs, across the across the lifespan
- Collaboration strategies for advocacy and referral into the community to support client health and wellness
- Evaluation of dental hygiene care using practice standards and codes of ethics
- Advanced clinical therapies
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40410 |
January 4, 2027 to June 18, 2027 |
Lab | 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.