DHYG 1261 - Clinical-Dental Hygiene/Hygienist (2 Credit Hours)

Campus Location: ECC

A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. This course is the first in a series of four successive clinical courses that utilize the process of care model of assessment, dental hygiene diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Critical thinking skills, time management and self-assessment are emphasized for the practical application of dental hygiene theory. In this beginning competency-based clinical course students provide comprehensive dental hygiene care for patients with routine needs.

Prerequisites: Required: DHYG 1301, DHYG 1304, DHYG 1431, and DHYG 1227.
Background Search Required: No

Course Hour Configuration
(12 Ext.)

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