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
Length: 159.0 hours
Course outline:
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https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=DHYG&number=3434
Prerequisites
DHYG 2134.
| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.