This course will enable the learner to further develop knowledge, skills and attitudes for the provision of culturally safe and relevant dental hygiene care. An exploration of areas of professional responsibility, the integration of evidence-informed practice, critical thinking and advanced periodontal strategies, and concepts of evaluation will prepare the learner for the provision of care and advocacy for clients with complex needs and individuals with health inequities throughout the lifespan.
Prerequisites
DHYG 2214.
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What you will learn
- Dental hygiene areas of responsibility
- Development and delivery of a health related message
- Dental hygiene care of clients with complex needs
- Dental hygiene care and advocacy for individuals from vulnerable populations
- Strategies in periodontal care
- Professional values clarification linked to dental hygiene practice settings
- Evaluation of client outcomes
- Dental radiographic imaging and interpretation of dental images
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† 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.