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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
General principles of pharmacology; modes of administration and effects on organs and systems of the body; special emphasis on drugs used in dentistry, their sources, preparation and therapeutic uses. Physiology of nitrous-oxide-oxygen analgesia, its use, precautions, administration procedures. Principles of general anesthesia and agents used. Physiology of dental local anesthesia, its use, precautions, and administration procedures. Laboratory and clinical experiences in administration of nitrous-oxide analgesia and local anesthesia are received in HSDH 2305 and 2405 clinic. Permission of Program Director required.
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5.00 Credits
Continuation of HSDH 2305. Refinement of clinical skills and introduction of additional patient treatment procedures; clinical experience in administration of nitrous oxide analgesia and local anesthesia. Seminar on additional subjects related to dental hygiene practice. Assignments at affiliated clinics will
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of HSDH 2312. Introduction to public health education and opportunities for dental hygienists in the field of public health dentistry. Instruction includes the role of dental auxiliaries, career perspectives, history of dental public health, principles of learning and motivation, methods of planning, instructional methods and materials, resources and quality control techniques. Dental health needs, resources and objectives are presented concurrently with the delivery of dental care and financing. Active participation in community projects is required. Permission of Program Director required.
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3.00 Credits
Survey of dental practice management; business and office procedures including recall systems; professional responsibilities of the dental hygienist with emphasis on ethical and legal aspects of dental and dental hygiene practice; psychology and philosophies of patient management. Practicum may be arranged. Permission of Program Director required.
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1.00 Credits
A continuation of HSDH 2331 with emphasis on a self-directed approach to research on literature topics relevant to dental hygiene in the field of periodontics. Additional didactic emphasis is placed on ultrasonics, implant maintenance, subgingival chemotherapeutic device placement, and the hygienist's role in periodontal surgery, maintenance and aesthetics. Permission of Program Director required.
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2.00 Credits
Preparation and orientation for clinical dental hygiene licensing examination including regional examination format; examination logistics and materials; and patient selection by candidate. Course includes availability of clinical facility for patient screening; equipment, supplies and liability insurance for regional clinical examination. This elective course is available to students who have completed the four-semester Dental Hygiene Program and all HSDH course work. Laboratory Fee: $7.00 Permission of Program Director required.
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6.00 Credits
In the Basic EMT program students learn the foundation skills for introduction to anatomy and physiology, patient assessment, airway control, cardiac arrest management, use of a semi-automatic external defibrillator, spinal immobilization and splinting techniques. Students will complete the American Heart Association's Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) at the Health Care Provider level and will receive a course completion card after the course is completed.
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4.00 Credits
This course is the foundation course for the Paramedic Program. Students will learn foundational aspects in EMS such as roles and responsibilities, medical legal aspects, patient assessment, advanced airway management, and principles of pathophysiology. Students will complete assigned clinical competencies in surgical settings. Prerequisite: HSEM 1116.
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3.00 Credits
This course will present the student with the fundamentals of
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6.00 Credits
This course covers the specific pathophysiology, assessment and management of common medical emergencies. Students will spend clinical hours in critical care units, dialysis units, and EMS services completing assigned clinical competencies. Prerequisites: HSEM 1116, HSEM 1214, HSEM 2113.
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