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Administrative Master Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title
Clinical Dental Hygiene 1
Course Prefix, Num. and Title
DHYG 1261 Clinical Dental Hygiene
Division
Allied Health
Department
Dental Hygiene
Course Type
WECM Course
Course Catalog Description
A health related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply
specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by
the clinical professional.
Pre-Requisites
DHYG 1301,1431 , and 1311 with a grade of “C” or better
Co-Requisites
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Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours:
Lab/Other Hours
2:0:11
Equated Pay Hours
2.2
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Lab Hours
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Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Clinical Hours
11
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Practicum Hours
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Other Hours Breakdown
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Approval Signatures
Title
Signature Date
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
Carol Derkowski
Digitally signed by Carol Derkowski
Date: 2020.04.27 09:38:47 -05'00'
Carol Derkowski
Digitally signed by Carol Derkowski
Date: 2020.04.27 09:38:59 -05'00'
Carol Derkowski
Digitally signed by Carol Derkowski
Date: 2020.04.27 09:39:28 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.05.06 12:30:45 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.05.06 12:31:51 -05'00'
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Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
No topical outline-this is a clinical course
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools,
equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic,
environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry; and will
demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate
written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
Methods of Assessment:
Daily clinical grades and competency exams
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
Nield-Gehrig, Jill S., Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation & Advanced Root
Instrumentation, CurrentEdition, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Wilkins, Esther M., Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist, Current Edition,
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Derkowski, C., Mayfield, S., Hahn, D., Bode, B., Novosad, G., Bay, F.,
Wharton County Junior College Dental Hygiene Clinic Manual,
Current Edition .
Prajer, Renee and Gwen Grosso, DH Notes: Dental Hygienist’s Chairside Pocket Guide, F. A. Davis Co.,Current Edition .
Clinic II Instrument Kit
Barrier Supplies
Suggested Course Maximum:
28
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
Clinic facilities with 24 dental units (includes ultrasonic and piezo units) with desktop computers (with Eaglesoft dental
software), sterilization area, darkroom, 4 dental x-ray units, digital radiography, intraoral camera, cordless handpieces,
sealant curing lights, and panoramic and digital panoramic dental x-ray units.
Course Requirements/Grading System: Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
Clinic = 100%
Scaling comps=30%
Other competency exams=35%
Professionalism =35%
Minimum grade of 75 is required to pass this course
Your professionalism grade will be based on the number of “5”’s in professionalism that you receive throughout the
semester. Remember that incentive points will be added to the final average to raise your grade. Each student will
begin the semester with a 100 in professionalism. 5 points will be deducted from the professionalism grade for each
“5”.
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The following must be completed no later than the last regularly scheduled clinic session to pass DHYG 1261:
* Completion of all course requirements; graded and non-graded
* Adherence to attendance requirements
* Demonstration of professional attitudes and behaviors
* Completion or referral of all patients with advisor/instructor approval
* Attendance of advisement sessions
* Completion of faculty tutorials (as assigned by faculty)
* Radiology requirements
* Completion of any assigned rotations (CA, OA, floor assistant, digital radiography, external learning experience)
* Maintaining a 75 average in clinic
* All forms, patient charts, critique sheets, four week evaluations, and data entry forms must be turned in by 4:00 PM on
the last clinic day
A = 100-93
B = 92-84
C = 83-75
D = 74-67
F = 66 and below
Curriculum Checklist:
Administrative General Education Course (from ACGM, but not in WCJC Core)No additional documents
needed.
Administrative WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
WECM Course -If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist