DHYG 4545 - Advanced Theory and Practice II (ALPP)

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Dental Hygiene

Description:

Designed to transition students into diverse employment settings. Study of clinical care for the disabled and physically and mentally impaired patient. Students will also learn the principles of practice management, how to work with a team, common employee and employer expectation, how to construct an effective resume and learn the process of a working and standard interview. Future trends in oral health care and their impact on the profession of dental hygiene will also be examined. This course is designated as an Active Learning Professional Practice (ALPP) course. This course allows students to explore and apply content learned in the course in a professional experience away from the classroom. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze aspects of practice management as it relates to dental hygiene practice. 2. Investigate the business of dental hygiene. 3. Apply the steps to seeking a dental hygiene position. 4. Summarize the importance of planning for the future and career longevity. 5. Demonstrate treatment modifications necessary for the mentally and physically impaired patient. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech University Dental Hygiene program. SP

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/15/2019 - 08/14/2020 08/22/2006 - 08/14/2019 

Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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