Intro To Clinical Theory. 3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to the theory associated with clinical procedures and patient care. Topics include prevention of disease transmission in the dental setting and patient assessment skills such as vital signs, health history, and oral inspection. An introduction to ethics related to the dental setting is incorporated. Includes three (3) lecture hours per week. Corequisites: DENH 3006 , DENH 3023 Prerequisites: Must meet the basic requirements for admission to the Dental Hygiene program.