DHYG 321 Electronic Health Records

1 credit

This introductory course prepares students to utilize electronic records in a dental practice. Students will receive hands-on training using dental practice management software. Topics will include legal document compliance and system protocols and policies.

Prerequisites: DHYG 248, DHYG 252, DHYG 253, DHYG 254, and DHYG 326

Corequisites: DHYG 258, DHYG 322, DHYG 323, DHYG 325, DHYG 329, and DHYG 331

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

Describe the role of electronic health records in dentistry
Demonstrate the use of dental practice management software to manage a patient’s chart notes, images, and other assessment findings
Create a comprehensive dental treatment plan in the system
Obtain patient informed consent

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcome:

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 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 20