Dental Hygienist

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HEALTH CAREERSAssoc in Applied ScienceAPPSC - Associate in Applied Science

Goal

GOAL 1 STUDENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply professional values and ethics in all endeavors. (1.1)
2. Adhere to accreditation standards and federal, state and local laws and regulations. (1.2)
3. Promote quality assurance practices based on accepted standards of care. (1.3)
4. Demonstrate interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and collaborate with professionals and patients across socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. (1.4)
5. Demonstrate critical and analytical reasoning to identify and develop comprehensive oral health care solutions and protocols. (3.1)
6. Integrate accepted scientific theories and research into educational, preventive and therapeutic oral health services. (4.3)

Goal

GOAL 2 STUDENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION

Learning Outcomes

1. Endorse health literacy and disease prevention. (5.1)
2. Communicate and provide health education and oral self-care to diverse populations. (5.2)

Goal

GOAL 3 STUDENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PRACTICE

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate self-awareness through reflective assessment for continued improvement. (7.3)
2. Facilitate referrals to and consultations with relevant health care providers and other professionals to promote equitable and optimal patient care. (8.1)
3. Create and maintain comprehensive, timely and accurate records. (8.3)

Goal

GOAL 4 STUDENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE PERSON-CENTERED CARE

Learning Outcomes

1. Critically analyze all collected data. (2.1.2)
2. Integrate observational and diagnostic data as part of the dental hygiene diagnosis. (2.2.2)
3. Execute individualized treatment based on the patient’s dental hygiene diagnosis. (2.4.2)
4. Analyze treatment outcomes of the dental hygiene process of care to determine improved health and modifications. (2.5.
5. Accurately document assessment findings and data, dental hygiene diagnosis and care plan, implementation, outcome evaluation and any communication between professionals and patient and anyone else in the circle of care. (2.5.5)

Goal

GOAL 5 THE PROGRAM WILL GRADUATE ENTRY LEVEL HYGIENISTS

Learning Outcomes

1. Graduates will successfully complete the National Dental Hygiene Board Examination (NBDHE).
2. Graduates will successfully complete the ADEX dental hygiene Examination CDCA/CITA/WREB) part one of the examination is the simulated patient treatment examination (SPTCE)
3. Graduates will successfully complete the dental hygiene examination. Part 2 of the examination is the computer simulated clinical exam CSCE OSCE.
4. Students will complete program within 24 months.
5. Students will be satisfied with their education.
6. Graduates will be satisfied with their education.
7. Graduates who choose to pursue employment, will be employed within 12 months of program completion.
8. Employer will be satisfied with graduate’s performance.