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DHYG 2124: Clinical Foundations 

Effective date

September 2022 

Department

Dental Hygiene 

School

Health Sciences 
 




Description

This introductory course facilitates the learner's integration of foundational knowledge and the development of attributes and clinical skills essential for novice clinical dental hygiene practice. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, decision-making, psychomotor skills, interpersonal communication, and professionalism in the clinical context. This course is part of the full time Dental Hygiene Diploma program. 

Credits

6.5 

Year of study

2nd Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

None 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 25
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 147
Total Hours: 172
 

Instructional Strategies

In addition to didactic sessions, instructional strategies include small group demonstrations, simulations, and student partner practice. 

Grading System

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory 

Passing grade

S - all components of the evaluation plan must be completed successfully 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Clinical Examination 

Formative quality assurance checks per rubric 

Clinical Examination 

Periodontal probe assessment per rubric 

Clinical Examination 

Universal curettes assessment per rubric 

Clinical Examination 

Expose and assess dental images per rubric 

Course topics

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.
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