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DHYG 3254: Health Sciences
Effective date
January 2022
Department
Dental Hygiene
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course will provide learners with knowledge and experience integrating concepts of biomaterials, pharmacology, and nutrition related to oral and general health for the provision of dental hygiene services.
This course is part of the full time Dental Hygiene Diploma program.
Credits
9.5
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:
- Explain factors to consider in the appropriate selection and use of therapeutic and preventive biomaterials important for oral care and dental hygiene services.
- Describe neurophysiology and pharmacology related to the management of client pain and anxiety.
- Explain the pharmacology of local anesthetic agents and vasoconstrictors, including complications and emergencies which may be encountered with their administration.
- Explain safe and effective techniques of local anesthesia.
- Calculate safe and effective local anesthetic dosages for a diverse range of clients.
- Apply basic nutritional concepts as they relate to oral and general health.
- Integrate critical thinking and systematic inquiry into evidence-based decision making.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 120
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 45
Total Hours: 165
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 45
Total Hours: 165
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies are used such as dental laboratory and clinical practice sessions, demonstrations, lectures, and small group presentations.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C and successful completion of all clinical evaluations
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Exam |
25 |
Written midterm examination |
|
Exam |
30 |
Written final examination |
|
Exam |
15 |
Local Anesthetic Exam *must achieve 60% on the exam to pass the course |
|
Project |
30 |
Argumentative paper |
|
Clinical Examination |
S |
Nutrition care plan presentation (S or U) |
|
Clinical Examination |
S |
Sealant placement in a lab/clinic setting (S or U) |
Course topics
- Preventive, therapeutic, and restorative biomaterials
- Administration of local anesthesia
- Pharmacology
- Nutrition
- Integration of evidence-based research, informed decision making and collaboration into practice
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.