DHYG 248 Dental Hygiene Research I

2 credits

This course is designed to introduce dental hygiene students to evidence-based decision making (EBDM) and its role in the profession of dental hygiene.

Prerequisites: DHYG 242, DHYG 243, DHYG 246, DHYG 247, and DHYG 256

Corequisites: DHYG 252, DHYG 253, DHYG 254, and DHYG 326

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

Select valid, reliable research articles to support or refute treatment of oral diseases
Discuss how the continuum of competency illustrates the process of becoming a competent dental hygiene practitioner
Use assessment tools to evaluate performance in developing EBDM skills
Value EBDM principles and benefits
Identify a current topic and relate the information to the practice of dental hygiene
Summarize research findings using the scientific writing process

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 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20