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 the evaluation of professional research.

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

Corequisites: DHYG 258, DHYG 321, DHYG 322, DHYG 323, DHYG 325, and DHYG 329

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

Explain the relationship between theory and research
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
Interpret research results using principles of biostatistics
Conduct research related to oral health
Compose 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