DHYG 2124: Clinical Foundations
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Dental Hygiene
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.
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply accepted standards for safety, infection prevention and control.
- Apply principles of clinical instrumentation skills associated with clinical dental hygiene therapy.
- Apply principles of radiology, dental radiography, dental imaging techniques, and radiation safety procedures.
- Apply knowledge of dental hygiene theory and practice to perform clinical abilities and procedures.
- Demonstrate professional behaviour, communication, coordination, and collaboration abilities in the clinical setting..
- Self-assess professional and clinical performance in relation to standards of practice.
- Apply principles of balanced ergonomic positioning.
- Demonstrate accurate and complete documentation of client records consistent with legal and regulatory requirements, and professional practice standards.
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
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Clinical Examination
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S
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Formative quality assurance checks per rubric
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Clinical Examination
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S
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Periodontal probe assessment per rubric
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Clinical Examination
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S
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Universal curettes assessment per rubric
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Clinical Examination
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S
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Expose and assess dental images per rubric
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Course topics
- Management of the practice environment (including physical and microbial aspects)
- Dental ergonomics and surgical magnification
- Instrumentation principles
- Client and oral health assessments including: Health history, vital signs; and head and neck, intra-oral soft tissue, periodontal, dental and occlusal examinations
- Principles of radiology, dental radiography, dental imaging techniques, and radiation safety procedures
- Oral self-care strategies
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.