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May 26, 2024
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Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DHYG 349 Special Populations2 credits
This course focuses on concepts of wellness and research-based dental hygiene practice. The student is introduced to the special needs of patients, to dental specialties, and to the concept of multi-disciplinary health care consultations and referrals.
Prerequisites: All Quarter 3 DHYG BAS courses
Corequisites: All Quarter 4 DHYG BAS courses
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Refer patients to different dental specialties depending on their needs
- Explain dental hygiene referral relationships with general and specialty dental practices
- Explain a multidisciplinary team approach to client care
- Use appropriate terminology to facilitate communication with members of allied professions and the public relating to the special needs of clients
- Collaborate with clients with special needs and their care givers for dental hygiene care
- Apply current research relating to the special needs of clients and how to properly care for their dental needs
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 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20
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