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DHYG 2134: Professional Practice 1
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Dental Hygiene
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course introduces theoretical models and constructs that inform dental hygiene practice. It will assist learners in gaining foundational knowledge, attitudes, values, and abilities pertaining to professionalism, communication, and evidence-based decision making, while recognizing the social determinants of health relevant to dental hygiene practice.
This course is part of the full time Dental Hygiene Diploma program.
Credits
6.0
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:
- Explain essential theoretical concepts as they relate to self-regulating dental hygiene practice.
- Discuss the roles and areas of responsibility for dental hygienists in British Columbia and Canada.
- Explain theories, principles and strategies associated with professional communication skills.
- Communicate clearly and accurately in written, oral, electronic, and visual forms.
- Defend a position regarding ethical dilemma scenarios associated with health care.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies and outcomes.
- Analyze elements of professional dental hygiene practice using critical thinking and decision making skills.
- Describe challenges, barriers, and strategies for effective communication with diverse individuals, groups, communities, and populations.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 82
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 18
Total Hours: 100
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 18
Total Hours: 100
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include lecture, seminar, group discussion, case-based learning, as well as other active learning instructional strategies.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Self-reflection essay and self-assessment |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Argumentative essay: response to a question *must obtain 60% to pass the course |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Analysis of ethical dilemma |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Professional communication scenario role-play |
Course topics
- History of dental hygiene profession and self-regulating practice in Canada
- Self and peer assessment
- Learning styles
- Systematic inquiry skills and evaluation of the literature
- Models of health care and client relationships
- Health, oral health care policy and access to care
- Social determinants of health and vulnerable populations
- Values and ethical/ moral reasoning
- Effective academic writing and journaling
- Communication social styles
- Conflict management and relational dynamics, communication across the lifespan.
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.