Professional Practice 2 (DHYG 3434)
This course prepares learners for integration into regulated dental hygiene practice by applying ethical standards, best practices, and legislative requirements necessary for entry-level practice. This course includes basic practice management and business principles including ethics, economics, marketing, and entrepreneurship applied to a variety of practice settings. Political action and advocacy initiatives to address oral health inequities are also explored
Course code: DHYG 3434
Credits: 8.5
Tuition: $0
Length: 159.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
DHYG 2134. No schedule is currently available. Please check again later.
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Schedule †
DHYG 3434 schedule for programs:
- DHYG
Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
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40706 | January 3, 2025 to June 12, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Downtown Campus | Beerwald, Denise |
Additional Information
- Legislative and ethical aspects of professional practice
- Current issues and future trends in dental hygiene practice
- Interprofessional collaborative practice
- Dental hygiene quality assurance in varied practice settings
- Determinants of health, health inequities and advocacy through political action
- Dental hygiene advocacy
- Transition to practice
- Career development
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
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