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DHYG 3314: Dental Hygiene Care 3
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Dental Hygiene
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course will enable the learner to further develop knowledge, skills and attitudes for the provision of dental hygiene care. An exploration of areas of professional responsibility, the integration of critical thinking and advanced periodontal strategies, and concepts of evaluation will prepare the learner for the provision of care and advocacy for clients with complex needs and individuals from vulnerable populations throughout the lifespan.
This course is part of the full time Dental Hygiene Diploma program.
Credits
8.0
Year of study
3rd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DHYG 2214.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Integrate pertinent knowledge and evidence-based decisions for the provision of dental hygiene care for clients with complex needs.
- Determine strategies to provide dental hygiene care tailored to the unique needs of individuals and clients from vulnerable populations, recognizing the influence of the social determinants of health and the need for advocacy.
- Develop strategies to collaborate, coordinate, and communicate with health care professions to promote health for individuals with complex needs.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 104
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Total Hours: 134
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Total Hours: 134
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include small group work, seminars, lectures, and student presentations.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Project |
35 |
Critical reflection essay * must achieve 60% to pass the course |
|
Project |
35 |
Health related message |
|
Final Exam |
30 |
Written examination |
Course topics
- Dental hygiene areas of responsibility
- Development and delivery of a health related message
- Dental hygiene care of clients with complex needs
- Dental hygiene care and advocacy for individuals from vulnerable populations
- Strategies in periodontal care
- Professional values clarification linked to dental hygiene practice settings
- Evaluation of client outcomes
- Dental radiographic imaging and interpretation of dental images
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.