DHYG 331 Dental Hygiene Research II

2 credits

This course builds on DHYG 248 Dental Hygiene Research I. Students will apply the basic principles of research and develop analytical skills for evaluation of professional research.

Prerequisites: DHYG 321, DHYG 323, DHYG 324, DHYG 325, DHYG 326, and DHYG 329

Corequisites: DHYG 332, DHYG 333, DHYG 335, DHYG 336, and DHYG 338

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Explain the relationship between theory and research
Discuss the role of evidence-based decision making in healthcare
Apply ethical guidelines in evaluating the collection, storage, and use of data from human subjects
Research current, relevant topics and trends impacting oral health
Identify program design, data collection strategies, and evaluation activities
Critically analyze research articles for validity and reliability, including research methodologies, for use in reports and application of dental hygiene care
Access reliable resources for information on topics pertaining to the discipline of dental hygiene
Conduct research using resources to study pathologic diseases impacting the oral cavity
Formulate research questions

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

Global Outcomes
This course teaches to the global outcome of information literacy.

Total Hours: 20 Lecture Hours: 20