DHYG 248 Dental Hygiene Research I

2 credits

This introductory writing course familiarizes students with the basic foundation of research, research methodologies, research design, and evidence-based decision making. Principles of research are examined as a basis for the analysis and critique of professional literature. Students are introduced to research-based dental hygiene practice and discover concepts of a literature review. This course teaches LWTech’s College-Wide Learning Outcome of Information Literacy. Information Literacy is the ability to recognize when information is needed, to choose the appropriate tools to locate the required information, and to effectively gather and evaluate the information.

Prerequisites: All Quarter 1 DHYG BAS courses

Corequisites: All Quarter 2 DHYG BAS courses

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

Select valid, reliable research articles to support or refute treatment of oral diseases
Discuss how the continuum of competency illustrates the process of becoming a competent dental hygiene practitioner
Use assessment tools to evaluate performance in developing EBDM skills
Value EBDM principles and benefits
Identify a current topic and relate the information to the practice of dental hygiene
Summarize 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

College-Wide Learning Outcomes
This course teaches to the college-wide learning outcome of Information Literacy, the ability to recognize when information is needed, to choose the appropriate tools to locate the required information, and to effectively gather and evaluate the information.

Total Hours: 20 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20