Dental Hygiene Process Of Care I.

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This course provides an introduction to the clinical experience. The student is expected to develop an understanding of sterilization, aseptic techniques, and infection control. Additionally, the student is introduced to instrumentation and the proper use of dental apparatus. Essential management techniques for dental and medical emergencies are also introduced. The student is provided with initial exposure to the culture and climate of dental hygiene practice and given beginning knowledge of how to function in such an environment. Dental Hygiene Process and Care I (Pre-Clinic) is an introduction to the practice of dental hygiene. Content is heavily focused on assessment of health, safety, risk management, and patient needs. Additionally, time will be spent on identifying instruments and their proper application. Theory and practice are combined in such a way that the student is afforded the opportunity to learn didactic material, practice and manipulate anatomical mannequins, and then synthesize this learning by using peer partners. Additionally, the student is provided with information and practice opportunities in dental and medical emergencies. In this fundamental skill course, students are introduced to the dental hygiene process through lecture and laboratory sessions. The theoretical concepts presented in lecture are expanded upon and applied in the laboratory sessions. Emphasis is placed on patient-client rationale and demonstrates proper techniques for each basic dental hygiene skill. Students must pass both laboratory and theoretical components of the course in order to continue in the program. To aid the student in the successful completion of the course, a progress report will be given to each student at the end of the eighth week of class. If any student obtains an unfavorable progress report, it becomes their responsibility to seek out their clinical instructors and/or course instructors for extra assistance. Completion of this course with a final grade of C+ or better must be achieved in order to advance in the DHY program. Fall. Prerequisites: Admission to Dental Hygiene program, current CPR certification, BIO 203 , BIO 204 , BIO 205 , ENG 101 , MAT 143 .