DHYG 411 Professional Practicum II

1 credit

This course builds on DHYG 341 Professional Practicum I. Professional Practicum II incorporates the major learning themes of the LWTech Dental Hygiene Program curriculum resulting in the continuation of a student generated culminating capstone project and reflection, electronic portfolio, and professional development plan that will be completed in Spring quarter.

Prerequisites: DHYG 341, DHYG 342, DHYG 343, DHYG 345, DHYG 346, and DHYG 349

Corequisites: DHYG 412, DHYG 413, DHYG 415, and DHYG 416

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

Propose a learning contract related to their capstone project
Prepare a capstone project using assessment, diagnosis, and planning steps of the ADPIE process to showcase disciplinary knowledge, ethics, professionalism, methods, and skill
Demonstrate reflective learning by relating past, present, and future knowledge regarding the professional role of a dental hygienist
Create an electronic portfolio to validate learning and professional development
Develop and assess personal and professional goals in their professional development plan

Total Hours: 20 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 20