DHYG 434 Principles and Issues

2 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