DHYG 322 Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice II

6 credits

This lecture and clinical course is a continuation of DHYG 252 Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice I. This course covers preparation, assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and practice management in the dental hygiene profession. The concepts of teaching, learning, and problem solving (critical thinking) are integrated into clinical practice. New skills and procedures are practiced on mannequins and classmates.

Prerequisites: All Quarter 2 DHYG BAS courses

Corequisites: All Quarter 3 DHYG BAS courses

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

Describe concepts related to aspects of preparation, assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and practice management in the dental hygiene profession
Apply the problem-solving process to formulate a dental hygiene diagnosis
Apply basic principles of teaching and learning when providing dental hygiene care to clients
Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues in a dental clinic
Document pertinent information needed to determine appropriate dental hygiene treatment
Collaborate with the dental team when providing dental hygiene care
Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for their own actions
Apply basic knowledge, values, and skills related to self-evaluation
Demonstrate professional behavior when providing dental hygiene care
Integrate basic behavioral, biological, dental sciences, and professional courses with clinical knowledge, skills, and values into the practice of dental hygiene

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: 100 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 80