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Apr 27, 2024
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Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DHYG 434 Principles and Issues2 credits
This course prepares students for career, educational, and employment opportunites, and understanding of continuing education requirements in Washington as well as other states.
Prerequisites: DHYG 422 , DHYG 423 , DHYG 425 , and DHYG 426
Corequisites: DHYG 432 , DHYG 433 , DHYG 435 , and DHYG 438
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Describe career opportunities for dental hygienists and emerging professional roles
- Discuss and apply the employment process
- Compare and contrast out-of-state licensure and scope of practice with the State of Washington and portability of qualifications
- Demonstrate professional marketability
- Contribute to a professional development plan
- Compose a professional resume, cover letter and mission statement
Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:
- demonstrate the skills necessary to stay current in the profession with a rigorous emphasis on the study of current research, life-long learning, and career development as a dental hygienist
- be prepared to successfully complete all licensing exams required to practice in Washington State and obtain an entry-level position as a dental hygienist
Total Hours: 20 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20
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