vcc.ca
DHYG 3280: Dental Hygiene in Community 2
Effective date
September 2026
Department
Dental Hygiene
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course enables learners to further develop and apply knowledge, skills, attitudes in population and public health principles and strategies at an advanced beginner level within authentic experiences in community-based and interprofessional settings to enable individuals, families, and communities to improve their health and well-being and to reduce inequities. Learners work in teams using theoretical frameworks to assess, diagnose, plan, and implement community programming.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
3rd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DHYG 3180.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Develop and deliver a community program using the ADPIE process.
- Develop and deliver an educational program for healthcare professionals using the ADPIE process.
- Participate in advocacy activities that address inequities and promote oral and overall health and wellness.
- Recognize health care needs and health disparities of diverse populations and consider interventions that take cultural diversity into account.
- Demonstrate effective communication within a dental hygiene team and with community partners.
- Integrate principles of cultural safety, diversity, equity, and inclusion into community practice.
- Evaluate resources to support effective community programming.
- Adhere to Tri-council Policy Statement principles for ethical conduct involving research with humans as part of a course-based, minimal risk, research project.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 27
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 36
Total Hours: 63
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 36
Total Hours: 63
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include active, collaborative learning; lecture; experiential learning in authentic environments; group work; discussion; and self-reflection.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Audio-Visual Resource Critique |
|
Practicum |
35 |
Community Program Presentation and Infographic |
|
Practicum |
35 |
Education Program for Healthcare Professionals Presentation |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Research Ethics Certificate |
Course topics
- Application of Community Foundation Theory Community needs assessment, data collection Community diagnosis/decision-making Community program planning Community implementation Community evaluation Advocacy, social responsibility Cultural safety & humility Diversity, equity, and inclusion Informed consent Research ethics Community centred approaches to care Health policies and procedures in community practice. Interprofessional practice and education
Learning resources
Course resource information will be supplied by the department/instructor.
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.