DENTAL HYGIENE ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE STUDENT HANDBOOK. Normandale Community College

DENTAL HYGIENE ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE STUDENT HANDBOOK Normandale Community College 2014-2016

Table of Contents I. Normandale Community College A. Welcome... 5 B. Mission Statement... 6 C. Health Sciences Department Mission Statement... 7 D. Dental Hygiene Department Mission Statement... 7 E. Dental Hygiene Program Goals... 7 F. Competencies For Dental Hygiene Students... 8 G. American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA) Code of Ethics... 15 H. Patients Bill of Rights... 20 II. III. IV. Dental Hygiene Program Overview A. About the Program... 22 B. Program Accreditation... 22 C. General Information... 22 D. Curriculum... 23 E. Graduation Requirements... 25 F. Advanced Standing in Dental Hygiene Courses... 26 G. Course Descriptions... 27 Clinical Information/Forms/Policies A. Technical Standards for the Dental Hygiene Student... 31 B. Health Requirements... 35 C. Professional Liability Insurance... 35 D. Physical Examination, Immunization, Required Clinical Verification Form... 36 E. Background Study Requirement... 42 F. HIPAA Training Requirement... 42 G. CPR Requirement... 42 H. Professional Responsibility Policy... 44 I. Professional Performance Agreement... 45 J. Latex Safe Environment... 46 K. Hazardous Materials and Equipment Policy... 46 L. Infection Control Policies and Procedures... 47 Course Information/Policies A. Attendance Policy... 51 B. Classroom Disruption Policy... 52 C. Satisfactory Academic Success Policy... 54 D. Grading/Evaluation Policy... 55 E. Incomplete Policy... 55 F. Leave of Absence... 56 G. Suspension... 56 H. Student Concerns... 57 I. Commission on Dental Accreditation Complaint Policy... 58

V. Student General Information A. Student Instrument Kit... 61 B. Lab Coat, Uniforms, Safety Lenses, Gloves, Facemask, Loupes... 62 C. Lockers, Drawers, Mailboxes and Bulletin Boards... 63 D. NCC Dental Clinic Services and Fees... 64 E. College Services... 65 F. NCC Online Resources... 66 G. Dental Hygiene Faculty and Staff... 67 VI. VII. Student Organizations A. Student Member of the American Dental Hygienist s Association... 70 B. Student Organizations... 74 Advancing Your Education A. Bachelor Degree Completion Programs... 76 B. Graduate Degree Programs... 76

Normandale Community College Welcome Mission Statement Health Sciences Department Mission Statement Dental Hygiene Mission Statement Dental Hygiene Program Goals Competencies for Dental Hygiene Students ADHA Code of Ethics Patients Bill of Rights 4

Welcome to the Normandale Community College Dental Hygiene Program. This program offers students a challenging, but fulfilling, opportunity to enter the exciting world of dental hygiene. We wish you good luck and much success in your time here at Normandale. This handbook is intended to assist students as they progress through the dental hygiene program at Normandale Community College (NCC). It will be used in conjunction with the course syllabus and the NCC Student Handbook, also known as The Guide. The handbook, and the policies and procedures therein, are subject to regular update by the dental faculty. The most current policy will apply. Disclaimer: This Handbook is not intended to form a contract and these materials are subject to change at any time. 5

Normandale Community College Mission Statement As a urban community college serving primarily the southwest metropolitan region of the Twin Cities, Normandale prepares students for full participation in our diverse communities, creates pathways to other college programs and builds community connections. We are committed to Quality teaching, accessible programs and support services which respond to the changing needs of our students. Rigorous associate degree-level liberal arts and technical curricula which meet or exceed transfer and workplace standards. Developmental educational opportunities which prepare students for full participation in the curriculum. Educational experiences which assist students to understand and celebrate their local, national, international, and multicultural environments. Initiatives and alliances with community organizations, employers, and other educational institutions. Continuing education and customized training opportunities which foster lifelong learning. We value Learning: comprehensive, life-enriching learning for each individuals. Integrity: personal integrity, intellectual integrity, and ethics in all we do. Inclusiveness: individuals and groups, in the broadest sense. Alliances: innovative, responsive and productive partnerships with our communities. We are committed to Excellence: in teaching, creative thinking, scholarship, professionalism, and leadership. Service: accessible, responsive, and personal service for all. Cooperation: supportive, collaborative, respectful relationships. Responsibility: individual and institutional accountability, civic participation, environmental stewardship, and global citizenship. Vision Statement: Normandale Community College will serve as a regional higher education center, working closely with its communities to meet changing needs through innovative and responsive programs and quality teaching. We will inspire learners to develop skills and interests that will enrich their lives and shape their futures. 6

Normandale Community College Health Sciences Department Mission Statement The Health Science Division is comprised of Dental Hygiene, Dietetic Technology, Health, Nursing, Exercise Science, and Radiologic Technology. These departments provide opportunities for personal and professional development; preparation for health care careers, community service, and lifelong learning fostered through credit classes, continuing education and community connections. Health career students are prepared for licensure and certification examinations. Normandale Community College Dental Hygiene Department Missions Statement The mission of the Normandale Community College Dental Hygiene Program is to educate and prepare students to provide comprehensive dental hygiene care, emphasizing ethics, community service and lifelong learning. Dental Hygiene Program Goals: 1. Prepare graduates who will be competent to provide quality comprehensive dental hygiene care. 2. Manage policies to ensure admission of a qualified and diverse student population. 3. Participate in collaborative community health promotion. 4. Engage in professional activities and lifelong learning. 5. Maintain a program that reflects relevant and current dental hygiene practice. 6. Incorporate emerging technologies to enhance quality dental hygiene services. 7

COMPETENCIES FOR THE DENTAL HYGIENE STUDENTS AT NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 8

INTRODUCTION: Competencies for the dental hygiene graduate define and organize the knowledge, skills and professional values of an individual ready for beginning dental hygiene practice in clinical and alternative settings. They are stated in terms of what a student must be able to do to be considered competent by the profession after the completion of the Dental Hygiene curriculum. Competency implies performance at a clinically acceptable level. These competencies will serve to: 1. Define the core content of the curriculum. a. Provide a method of stating what the graduate must know and be able to do after completing the Dental Hygiene program. b. Establishes a basis for the content of all courses. c. Give guidance in decision making related to pedagogy and course sequencing. 2. Outcomes assessment. a. Methods must be in place to measure the degree to which a student has acquired and can demonstrate the competencies needed to care for patients. The competencies should be viewed as standards, and serve as a guide for the dental hygiene curriculum. This educational plan needs regular review for continual improvement. The degree in which the curriculum is relevant, complete, educationally sound and organized will be a reflection of this educational plan. ORGANIZATION: The competencies are organized into three domains: I. Professionalism II. Patient Care III. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Within each domain there are four to six major competencies that are specifically defined by supporting competencies. Each supporting competency has foundation knowledge, skills and attitudes that are found in individual courses. Major competencies: Define the ability to perform and provide a particular, but complex service or task. The complexity of this task suggests that multiple and more specific abilities are required to support the performance of any major competency. Supporting Competencies: The more specific abilities are considered a subdivision of the major competencies. The acquisition and demonstration of a Major Competency requires a level of mastery of all supporting competencies related to that particular service or task. 9

Associate Degree Program in Dental Hygiene Competency Statements I Professionalism II Patient Care III Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Ethics Assessment The Community Professional Growth and Development Care Planning Evidence-Based Dental Hygiene Practice Implementation Evaluation Documentation 10

Normandale Community College Dental Hygiene Program Competencies: I. PROFESSIONALISM 1. Ethics: The dental hygiene graduate must be able to discern and manage ethical issues related to the practice of dental hygiene. Specifically, the dental hygiene graduate must be able to: 1.1 Articulate ethical principles relevant to dental hygiene practice respecting the ADHA Code of Ethics. 1.2 Provide quality assurance in dental hygiene services that meet current standards of care. 1.3 Comply with state and federal laws, recommendations and regulations governing the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene. 1.4 Take appropriate action regarding incompetent, unethical or impaired colleagues. 1.5 Provide humane and compassionate care to all patients, respecting individual and cultural diversity. 1.6 Maintain integrity in relationships with patients, colleagues and other professionals. 1.7 Ensure privacy of the patient during dental hygiene care to include maintaining confidentiality of patient records in compliance with HIPPA regulations. 2. Professional Growth and Development / Life-Long Learning: The dental hygiene graduate will contribute to the enrichment of dental hygiene by advancing the knowledge, skills and values of the profession. Specifically, the dental hygiene graduate must be able to: 2.1 Participate in professional organizations at local, state and/or national levels. 2.2 Advance the profession through service activities and affiliations with other professional and public organizations. 2.3 Assume responsibility for life-long learning and professional growth. 2.4 Participate in the roles of the profession including clinician, educator, researcher, change agent, consumer advocate and/or administrator as defined by the ADHA. 3. Evidence-Based Dental Hygiene Practice: The dental hygiene graduate must be able to acquire, synthesize, use and evaluate information in a critical, scientific and effective manner. Specifically, the dental hygiene graduate must be able to: 3.1 Use critical thinking and problem solving in the provision of evidence-based practice. 3.2 Evaluate scientific literature to make evidence-based decisions concerning the safety and efficacy of oral health care products and treatments. 3.3 Assume responsibility for dental hygiene actions and care based on accepted scientific theories and research as well as accepted standards of care. 3.4 Demonstrate the ability to present dental information through effective written and oral communication. 3.5 Access and utilize the Internet and various information databases. 11

II. PATIENT CARE 4. Assessment: The dental hygiene graduate must be able to systematically collect, analyze and accurately record baseline data on the patient s general, oral and psychosocial health status, using methods consistent with medicolegal principles. Specifically, the dental hygiene graduate must be able to: 4.1 Assess the oral health needs of individuals. 4.2 Obtain, review and update a complete medical, social and dental history, including an assessment of vital signs. 4.3 Analyze health conditions and medications that impact overall patient care. 4.4 Identify individual risk factors and develop strategies that promote life-long health. 4.5 Analyze predisposing and etiologic risk factors that require intervention to prevent disease. 4.6 Perform a comprehensive examination using clinical, radiographic, periodontal, and dental charting as well as other data collection procedures to assess the patient s needs. 4.7 Analyze and interpret the assessment data to formulate a dental hygiene diagnosis and care plan. 4.8 Identify the patient at risk for a medical emergency, take steps to prevent an emergency and be prepared to help manage an emergency should it occur. 5. Care Planning: The dental hygiene graduate must be able to use critical decision making skills to reach conclusions about the patient s needs based on all available assessment data and collaborate with the patient and/or other health professionals to formulate a comprehensive dental hygiene care plan that is patient-centered and based on current scientific literature. Specifically, the dental hygiene graduate must be able to: 5.1 Use and interpret assessment findings, etiologic factors and clinical data in determining a dental hygiene diagnosis and care plan. 5.2 Identify patient needs and significant findings that impact the delivery of dental hygiene services. 5.3 Seek consultations and recommend referrals to other healthcare professionals. 5.4 Assist the patient in the formulation of appropriate and individual self-care regimens. 5.5 Establish oral health goals with the patient, family and/or guardian as an active participant. 5.6 Establish a collaborative relationship with the patient in the planned care to include etiology, prognosis and treatment alternatives. 5.7 Establish a prioritized care plan based on the collected assessment data. 5.8 Obtain and document informed consent and/or informed refusal from the patient based on a thorough case presentation. 12

6. Implementation: The dental hygiene graduate must be able to provide treatment that includes preventive and therapeutic procedures that promote, assist and maintain the oral health of the patient. Specifically, the dental hygiene graduate must be able to: 6.1 Motivate patients to assume responsibility for their oral health. 6.2 Perform dental hygiene interventions to eliminate and/or control local etiologic factors to prevent and control caries, periodontal disease and other oral conditions. 6.3 Utilize current and accepted infection control products and procedures. 6.4 Implement accepted clinical techniques and behavior management strategies to control pain and anxiety. 6.5 Manage medical emergencies in the patient care environment. 6.6 Involve the patient actively throughout the care process, utilizing effective written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills. 6.7 Provide culturally competent care for all patients using an individualized approach that is humane, empathetic and caring. 7. Evaluation: The dental hygiene graduate must be able to evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented preventive, clinical and educational services and modify as deemed necessary. Specifically, the dental hygiene graduate must be able to: 7.1 Assess the quality and evaluate the outcome of the dental hygiene care provided. 7.2 Evaluate the patient s satisfaction with the dental hygiene care received and oral health status achieved. 7.3 Provide subsequent treatment or referrals based on evaluation findings. 7.4 Assess the effectiveness of the patient s established continuous care plan. 8. Documentation: The dental hygiene graduate must be able to provide accurate, consistent and complete documentation for assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of dental hygiene care. Specifically, the dental hygiene graduate must be able to: 8.1 Record complete and pertinent patient information, interactions and data in an accurate, objective and concise manner. 8.2 Identify the patient record as a legal document and maintain its accuracy and confidentiality. 8.3 Maintain legible, organized handwritten and/or electronic records. 8.4 Practice routine quality assurance measures to ensure optimal record keeping. 13

III. HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION 9. The Community: The dental hygiene graduate must be able to initiate and assume responsibility for health promotion and disease prevention activities and effectively interact with diverse population groups. Specifically, the dental hygiene graduate must be able to: 9.1 Recognize existing federal, state and local public health infrastructure and the role of key dental public health stakeholders. 9.2 Encourage the public and its policy makers to support access to quality health care for all. 9.3 Identify successful community-based services and agencies that promote oral health and prevent oral disease and related conditions. 9.4 Assess, plan, implement and evaluate community-based oral health education and promotion programs. 9.5 Serve as a community resource in matters regarding oral health. 9.6 Demonstrate an understanding of cultural competence and health literacy in community-based oral health care programs. 14

AMERICAN DENTAL HYGIENISTS ASSOCIATION CODE OF ETHICS FOR DENTAL HYGIENISTS 1. Preamble As dental hygienists, we are a community of professionals devoted to the prevention of disease and the promotion and improvement of the public s health. We are preventive oral health professionals who provide educational, clinical, and therapeutic services to the public. We strive to live meaningful, productive, satisfying lives that simultaneously serve us, our profession, our society, and the world. Our actions, behaviors, and attitudes are consistent with our commitment to public service. We endorse and incorporate the Code into our daily lives. 2. Purpose The purpose of a professional code of ethics is to achieve high levels of ethical consciousness, decision making, and practice by the members of the profession. Specific objectives of the Dental Hygiene Code of Ethics are to increase our professional and ethical consciousness and sense of ethical responsibility. to lead us to recognize ethical issues and choices and to guide us in making more informed ethical decisions. to establish a standard for professional judgment and conduct. to provide a statement of the ethical behavior the public can expect from us. The Dental Hygiene Code of Ethics is meant to influence us throughout our careers. It stimulates our continuing study of ethical issues and challenges us to explore our ethical responsibilities. The Code establishes concise standards of behavior to guide the public s expectations of our profession and supports dental hygiene practice, laws and regulations. By holding ourselves accountable to meeting the standards stated in the Code, we enhance the public s trust on which our professional privilege and status are founded. 3. Key Concepts Our beliefs, principles, values and ethics are concepts reflected in the Code. They are the essential elements of our comprehensive and definitive code of ethics, and are interrelated and mutually dependent. 4. Basic Beliefs We recognize the importance of the following beliefs that guide our practice and provide context for our ethics: The services we provide contribute to the health and well being of society. Our education and licensure qualify us to serve the public by preventing and treating oral disease and helping individuals achieve and maintain optimal health. Individuals have intrinsic worth, are responsible for their own health, and are entitled to make choices regarding their health. Dental hygiene care is an essential component of overall health care and we function interdependently with other health care providers. All people should have access to health care, including oral health care. We are individually responsible for our actions and the quality of care we provide. 15

5. Fundamental Principles These fundamental principles, universal concepts and general laws of conduct provide the foundation for our ethics. Universality The principle of universality expects that, if one individual judges an action to be right or wrong in a given situation, other people considering the same action in the same situation would make the same judgment. Complementarity The principle of complementarity recognizes the existence of an obligation to justice and basic human rights. In all relationships, it requires considering the values and perspectives of others before making decisions or taking action affecting them. Ethics Ethnics are the general standards of right and wrong that guide behavior within society. As generally accepted actions, they can be judged by determining the extent to which they promote good and minimize harm. Ethics compel us to engage in health promotion/disease prevention activities. Community This principle expresses our concern for the bond between individuals, the community, and society in general. It leads us to preserve natural resources and inspires us to show concern for the global environment. Responsibility Responsibility is central to our ethics. We recognize that there are guidelines for making ethical choices and accept responsibility for knowing and applying them. We accept the consequences of our actions or the failure to act and are willing to make ethical choices and publicly affirm them. 6. Core Values We acknowledge these values as general for our choices and actions. Individual autonomy and respect for human beings People have the right to be treated with respect. They have the right to informed consent prior to treatment, and they have the right to full disclosure of all relevant information so that they can make informed choices about their care. Confidentiality We respect the confidentiality of client information and relationships as a demonstration of the value we place on individual authonomy. We acknowledge our obligation to justify any violation of a confidence. Societal Trust We value client trust and understand that public trust in our profession is based on our actions and behavior. 16

Nonmaleficence We accept our fundamental obligation to provide services in a manner that protects all clients and minimize harm to them and others involved in their treatment. Beneficence We have a primary role in promoting the well being of individuals and the public by engaging in health promotion/disease prevention activities. Justice and Fairness We value justice and support the fair and equitable distribution of health care resources. We believe all people should have access to high-quality, affordable oral healthcare. Veracity We accept our obligation to tell the truth and expect that others will do the same. We value selfknowledge and seek truth and honesty in all relationships. 7. Standards of Professional Responsibility We are obligated to practice our profession in a manner that supports our purpose, beliefs, and values in accordance with the fundamental principles that support our ethics. We acknowledge the following responsibilities: To Ourselves as Individuals Avoid self-deception, and continually strive for knowledge and personal growth. Establish and maintain a lifestyle that supports optimal health. Create a safe work environment. Assert our own interests in ways that are fair and equitable. Seek the advice and counsel of others when challenged with ethical dilemmas. Have realistic expectations of ourselves and recognize our limitations. To Ourselves as Professionals Enhance professional competencies through continuous learning in order to practice according to high standards of care. Support dental hygiene peer-review systems and quality-assurance measures. Develop collaborative professional relationships and exchange knowledge to enhance our own lifelong professional development. To Family and Friends Support the efforts of others to establish and maintain healthy lifestyles and respect the rights of friends and family. To Clients Provide oral health care utilizing high levels of professional knowledge, judgment, and skill. Maintain a work environment that minimizes the risk of harm. Serve all clients without discrimination and avoid action toward any individual or group that may be interpreted as discriminatory. Hold professional client relationships confidential. Communicate with clients in a respectful manner. Promote ethical behavior and high standards of care by all dental hygienists. Serve as an advocate for the welfare of clients. 17

Provide clients with the information necessary to make informed decisions about their oral health and encourage their full participation in treatment decisions and goals. Refer clients to other healthcare provides when their needs are beyond our ability or scope of practice. Educate clients about high-quality oral health care. To Colleagues Conduct professional activities and programs, and develop relationships in ways that are honest, responsible, and appropriately open and candid. Encourage a work environment that promotes individual professional growth and development. Collaborate with others to create a work environment that minimizes risk to the personal health and safety of our colleagues. Manage conflicts constructively. Support the efforts of other dental hygienists to communicate the dental hygiene philosophy and preventive oral care. Inform other health care professionals about the relationship between general and oral health. Promote human relationships that are mutually beneficial, including those with other health care professionals. To Employees and Employers Conduct professional activities and programs, and develop relationships in ways that are honest, responsible, and appropriately open and candid. Manage conflicts constructively. Support the right of our employees and employers to work in an environment that promotes wellness. Respect the employment rights of our employers and employees. To the Dental Hygiene Profession Participate in the development and advancement of our profession. Avoid conflicts of interest and declare them when they occur. Seek opportunities to increase public awareness and understanding of oral health practices. Act in ways that bring credit to our profession while demonstrating appropriate respect for colleagues in other professions. Contribute time, talent, and financial resources to support and promote our profession. Promote a positive image for our profession. Promote a framework for professional education that develops dental hygiene competencies to meet the oral and overall health needs of the public. To the Community and Society Recognize and uphold the laws and regulations governing our profession. Document and report inappropriate, inadequate, or substandard care and/or illegal activities by a health care provider, to the responsible authorities. Use peer review as a mechanism for identifying inappropriate, inadequate, or substandard care provided by dental hygienists. Comply with local, state, and federal statutes that promote public health and safety. Develop support systems and quality-assurance programs in the workplace to assist dental hygienist in providing the appropriate standard of care. 18

Promote access to dental hygiene services for all, supporting justice and fairness in the distribution of healthcare resources. Act consistently with the ethics of the global scientific community of which our profession is a part. Create a healthful workplace ecosystem to support a healthy environment. Recognize and uphold our obligation to provide pro bono service. To Scientific Investigation We accept responsibility for conducting research according to the fundamental principles underlying our ethical beliefs in compliance with universal codes, governmental standards, and professional guidelines for the care and management of experimental subjects. We acknowledge our ethical obligations to the scientific community: Conduct research that contributes knowledge that is valid and useful to our clients and society. Use research methods that meet accepted scientific standards. Use research resources appropriately. Systematically review and justify research in progress to insure the most favorable benefit-torisk ratio to research subjects. Submit all proposals involving human subjects to an appropriate human subject review committee. Secure appropriate institutional committee approval for the conduct of research involving animals. Obtain informed consent from human subjects participating in research that is based on specification published in Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations Part 46. Respect the confidentiality and privacy of data. Seek opportunities to advance dental hygiene knowledge through research by providing financial, human, and technical resources whenever possible. Report research results in a timely manner. Report research findings completely and honestly, drawing only those conclusions that are supported by the data presented. Report the names of investigators fairly and accurately. Interpret the research and the research of others accurately and objectively, drawing conclusions that are supported by the data presented and seeking clarity when uncertain. Critically evaluate research methods and results before applying new theory and technology in practice. Be knowledgeable concerning currently accepted preventive and therapeutic methods, products, and technology and their application to our practice. American Dental Hygienists Association 444 N. Michigan Avenue Suite 3400 Chicago, Illinois 19

NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DENTAL HYGIENE CLINIC Patients Bill of Rights 1. COURTEOUS TREATMENT. Patients have the right to be treated with courtesy and respect for their individuality by employees of or persons providing service in a health care facility. Normandale Community College does not discriminate against any patient due to race, age, physical limitations, or sexual preference. 2. APPROPRIATE HEALTH CARE. Patients shall have the right to treatment that meets the standard of care in the dental hygiene profession, which includes appropriate dental hygiene care based on individual needs. 3. INFORMATION ABOUT TREATMENT. Patients shall be given complete and current information concerning their recommended treatment, alternatives, risks, and expected outcomes. This information shall be in terms and language the patients can reasonably be expected to understand. Patients may be accompanied by a family member or other chosen representative. 4. PARTICIPATION IN PLANNING TREATMENT. Patients shall have the right to participate in the planning of their dental hygiene care. This right includes the opportunity to discuss treatment and alternatives with individual caregivers. 5. CONTINUITY OF CARE. Patients shall have the right to continuity of care during a course of treatment with individual caregivers. 6. RIGHT TO REFUSE CARE. Patients shall have the right to refuse treatment based on the information required in 3 (above). Patients who refuse treatment shall be informed of the likely results of the refusal, with documentation in the individual dental hygiene record. 7. TREATMENT PRIVACY. Patients shall have the right to respectfulness and privacy as it relates to their dental hygiene treatment program. Case discussion, consultation, and treatment are confidential and shall be conducted discreetly. 8. CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS. Patients shall be assured by confidential treatment of their dental hygiene records, and may approve or refuse their release to any individual outside the facility. Copies of records and written information from the records shall be made available in accordance with this subdivision and the Minnesota statutes governing access to health records. This right does not apply to complaint investigations and inspections by the Department of Health, where required by third party payments contracts, or where otherwise provided by law. 9. DISCLOSURE OF SERVICES AVAILABLE. Patients shall be fully informed of the services which are included in the facility s basic fees and what other services are available at additional change. 10. RESPONSIVE SERVICE. Patients shall have the right to a prompt and reasonable response to their questions and requests. 11. SAFETY. Patients should be aware that the Normandale Community College Dental Hygiene Program complies with the infection control guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). 20

Dental Hygiene Program Overview About the Program Program Accreditation General Information Curriculum Graduation Requirements Advanced Standing in Dental Hygiene Courses Course Descriptions 21

Dental Hygiene Associate in Science Degree About the Program The mission of the Dental Hygiene Program at Normandale Community College is to prepare dental hygiene students in the provision of comprehensive dental hygiene care, while emphasizing ethics, social responsibility, and lifelong learning. Normandale Community College offers the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Dental Hygiene as a twoyear program located within the health sciences division. The Dental Hygiene coursework requires four semesters to complete and begins each fall semester. Graduates will be eligible to take the Dental Hygiene National Board Examination and Central Regional Clinical Licensure Examination. Upon successful completion of the National Board Exam and Central Regional Clinical Licensure Exam students will be qualified to take the Minnesota State Board of Dentistry Jurisprudence Examination for Dental Hygiene licensure in the state of Minnesota. Following graduation and licensure requirements of the State Board of Dentistry, the dental hygienist becomes a primary healthcare professional, oral health educator and clinician who may choose to work in a variety of settings. Dental Hygiene Program Accreditation The Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. ADA, 211 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60611 (312/440-2500) www.ada.org/prof/ed/accred/comission/index.asp General Information In addition to general fees and books, admitted dental hygiene students purchase uniforms, instruments, clinic supplies, required software, and textbooks. Each student is required to purchase dental professional liability insurance which is included in course fees each fall. Spring semester of the 2 nd year of study students will be required to pay additional fees to take the National Board Exam, Central Regional Clinical Board Exam and State Jurisprudence examination. Due to the nature of the dental hygiene profession, students will be participating in a learning environment that has the potential of exposure to blood borne pathogens. Students accepted into the program are provided with written policies and instruction of infection control protocol to reduce the risk of disease transmission. The program complies with all institutional, local, state and federal policies. Policies and procedures on the dental hygiene program s infection control protocol are available to applicants upon request. All students must complete the following prior to entry in fall semester of the first year of study and must be maintained throughout enrollment in the program. Physical examination Immunizations Optical examination Successful Background Study HIPAA Training Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the health care provider 22

Students entering the Dental Hygiene program are expected to meet the Technical Standards for Entry- Level Dental Hygiene Programs. These technical standards are required abilities for effective performance in this MnSCU Dental Hygiene education program. The standards are compatible with the scope of practice as defined by the Minnesota Board of Dentistry. The examples show how a standard may be applied in entry-level Dental Hygiene education programs. The examples listed are for illustrative purposes only, and are not intended to be a complete list of all tasks performed in a Dental Hygiene program. Reasonable accommodations to meet standards may be available for otherwise program-qualified individuals with disabilities. Contact the college Office for Students with Disabilities for information if you need special accommodations. Proficiency in math, written and spoken English, and computer skills is expected. These basic proficiencies are needed to facilitate success in the program. Curriculum Progression through the program is dependent upon a grade of C or above for each of the following courses. General Education Requirements 36 credits Communication Goal 1 ENGC 1101 Freshman Composition (4 credits) COMM 1111 Interpersonal Communication (3 credits) Natural Science Goal 3 BIOL 1141 Human Anatomy (4 credits) BIOL 1142 Human Physiology (4 credits) BIOL 2204 Microbiology (4 credits) CHEM 1050 Foundations of Organic and Biochemistry (3 credits) HLTH 1107 Principles of Nutrition (3 credits) Social Science Goal 5 PSYC 1110 General Psychology (4 credits) SOC 1104 Intro to Sociology (3 credits) Electives (minimum of 6 credits) Choose two courses from two of the following (minimum of 3 credits each) MNTC goals: 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. (Choose 2 different goal areas for each of these two courses.) It is strongly recommended to take 2 courses from 2 of the following MnTC Goal areas of 4, 6 and/or 10 when fulfilling the associate level degree. Specifically Math 1080 for Goal 4 and then any course that meets Goal 6 and/or 10 will transfer to Metropolitan State University and will meet bachelor degree completion requirements. This prevents students from duplicating credits in different goal areas if they choose a degree completion as a future career path. For more information, please go to: www.metrostate.edu/cnhs/. 23

Specialized Career Program Requirements Goal 2 (54 credits) DENH 1112 Oral Anatomy, Embryology & Histology (3 credits) DENH 1140 Pre-Clinic Theory (3 credits) DENH 1141 Pre-Clinic Skill Development (4 credits) DENH 1142 Clinic 1 Theory (2 credits) DENH 1143 Clinic 1 (4 credits) DENH 1150 Dental Radiology (4 credits) or DENH 1151 Accelerated Dental Radiology (2 cr.) DENH 1160 Dental Materials (2 credits) or DENH 1161 Accelerated Dental Materials (1 credit) DENH 1162 Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist (2 credits) DENH 2240 Clinic 2 Theory (2 credits) DENH 2241 Clinic 2 (6 credits) DENH 2242 Clinic 3 Theory (2 credits) DENH 2243 Clinic 3 (6 credits) DENH 2252 Clinical Radiology 1 (1 credit) DENH 2254 Clinical Radiology 2 (1 credit) DENH 2263 Pain Management (2 credits) DENH 2264 Periodontics (2 credits) DENH 2266 General and Oral Pathology (2 credits) DENH 2281 Preventive Concepts in Community Dental Health (2 credits) Sequence of Courses FIRST YEAR FALL SEMESTER (13 credits) COMM 1111 (3 credits) DENH 1112 (3 credits) DENH 1140 (3 credits) DENH 1141 (4 credits SPRING SEMESTER (19 credits) BIOL 2204 (4 credits) DENH 1142 (2 credits) DENH 1143 (4 credits) DENH 1150 (4 credits) DENH 1160 (2 credits) DENH 1162 (2 credits) SS I & II (8 credits) PSYC 1110 (4 credits) Elective course/s (4 credits) SECOND YEAR FALL SEMESTER (18 credits) DENH 2240 (2 credits) DENH 2241 (6 credits) DENH 2252 (1 credit) DENH 2263 (2 credits) DENH 2264 (2 credits) DENH 2266 (2 credits) HLTH 1107 (3 credits) SPRING SEMESTER (14 credits) DENH 2242 (2 credits) DENH 2243 (6 credits) DENH 2254 (1 credit) DENH 2281 (2 credits) SOC 1104 (3 credits) 24

Graduation Requirements Completion of all College requirements for the Associate of Science Degree: A student shall complete all courses required in the program, requiring 36 general education credits as defined by the individual program. A student shall earn a minimum of 54 semester credits as required in the dental hygiene program with a grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above in course taken at Normandale Community College. Refer to the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy and Academic/Financial Aid Suspension Policy on the NCC website. Completion of all Dental Hygiene Program requirements: Completion of all Dental Hygiene courses and program requirements as stated in each course syllabus. 25

ADVANCED STANDING IN DENTAL HYGIENE COURSES DENH 1150 - Dental Radiology (4 cr.) Students who elect to petition out of dental radiography must also meet the following criteria: Graduate from an accredited dental assisting program within the last 5 years. Be a current Registered Dental Assistant in the State of Minnesota. *Complete a written examination and receive a successful score. (80% or above) *Complete a full mouth radiographic series on a skull to demonstrate competency. *All evaluations are completed during Fall Semester of the first year. DENH 1151 Dental Radiology (2 cr.) All students that successfully petition out of DENH 1150 must enroll in DENH 1151. The course is held the last 5 weeks of the semester. Course format: 15 hours of lecture - focus on Radiology Interpretation 10 hours of Radiology Clinic Clinical Requirements: 2 FMS Clients 2 BW Clients Students enrolled in DENH 1151 also attend an introductory lab the first week of the semester. This lab reviews basic information on Radiology Materials, Radiation Safety and an orientation to the Dental Radiology Clinic. DENH 1160 Dental Materials (2 cr.) DENH 1161 Dental Materials (1 cr.) All students who successfully petition out of DENH 1160 must enroll in DENH 1161. The course will be held concurrently with DENH 1160. DENH 1161 will be a one credit Dental Materials course that will include lecture/lab on the following topics: amalgam polish, amalgam overhang removal (margination), sealants, alginate impressions, study models and tooth whitening custom tray fabrication and clinical procedures. This one credit course has been approved for those students desiring additional review of sealant placement, amalgam polishing and tooth whitening. It would be offered concurrently with Dental Materials when those procedures are taught. 26

Course Descriptions (Courses are web-supplemented and web enhanced requiring computer/internet access) First Year Courses DENH 1112 Oral & Facial Anatomy, Embryology, and Histology 3 cr Dental anatomy, orofacial embryology, and oral histology as they relate to the practice of dental hygiene. Practical laboratory exercises. FALL Prerequisites: Acceptance in Dental Hygiene Program. DENH 1140 Pre-Clinic Theory 3 cr Introduction to the fundamentals of the dental hygiene care process. Emphasis on patient assessment, dental emergencies, periodontal disease process, patient self-care, dental deposits, and selective polishing. Practical application experiences in Pre-Clinic Skill Development. Concurrent registration in DENH 1141. FALL Prerequisites: Acceptance in Dental Hygiene Program DENH 1141 Pre-Clinic Skill Development 3 cr Skill development sessions are structured to develop actual experience in infection control procedures, patient assessment, instrumentation skills, dental emergencies, deposit removal, mechanical polishing, and topical fluoride application. Small groups will be utilized for practical application of skills, with students working on each other. Laboratory 8 hours. FALL Concurrent registration in DENH 1140. Prerequisites: Acceptance in Dental Hygiene Program DENH 1142 Clinic 1 Theory 2 cr Continuation in the study of the dental hygiene care process. Emphasis on professionalism, patient care planning, debridement, dental caries process, dietary counseling and fluoride. Concurrent registration in DENH 1143. SPRING Prerequisites: DENH 1112, 1140, 1141. DENH 1143 Clinic 1 4 cr Students begin fundamental patient care by providing clinical, preventive, educational, and therapeutic services, in a supervised clinical setting. Clinic 8 hours. Concurrent registration in DENH 1142. SPRING Prerequisites: DENH 1112, 1140, 1141 DENH 1150 Dental Radiology 4 cr Theory, techniques and procedures for exposing and processing dental radiographs; interpretation of dental radiographs, and practical application in dental radiography lab and clinical setting. Lecture 3 hours; lab/clinic 2 hours. Concurrent registration in DENH 1142, 1143. SPRING Prerequisites: DENH 1112. DENH 1151 Dental Radiography 2 cr Interpretation of dental radiographs and practical application in a dental radiology clinical setting. Lecture 3 hours; clinic 2 hours; last 5 weeks of semester. Register for this course ONLY if you have successfully petitioned out of DENH 1150, are a Registered Dental Assistant in the State of Minnesota, and have consent of the course instructor and Dean of Health Sciences. 27

DENH 1160 Dental Materials 2 cr Study, demonstration, and manipulation of materials used in dental procedures. Lecture 1 hour. Lab 3 hours. SPRING Prerequisites: DENH 1140, DENH 1141 and CHEM 1050 DENH 1161 Accelerated Dental Materials 1 cr The advanced study, demonstration, and manipulation of materials used in dental procedures. Register for this course ONLY if you have successfully petitioned out of DENH 1160, are a Registered Dental Assistant in the State of Minnesota, and have consent of the course instructor and Dean of Health Sciences. Lab 1 hour. SPRING Prerequisites: DENH 1140, DENH 1141 and CHEM 1050 DENH 1162 Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist 2 cr This course focuses on applying pharmacology knowledge to dental hygiene clinical practice. Understanding drug groups, pharmacologic effects, adverse reactions, drug contraindications and interactions will encourage treatment modification and ensure safe patient care. Concurrent registration in DENH 1142 and 1143. SPRING Prerequisites: BIOL 1142 Second Year Courses DENH 2240 Clinic 2 Theory 2 cr Emphasis on advanced clinical procedures, professionalism, ethics, quality assurance, and evidencebased dental hygiene practice. Concurrent registration in DENH 2241. FALL Prerequisites: DENH 1142 DENH 2241 Clinic 2 6 cr Continuation of patient care by providing clinical, preventive, educational and therapeutic services in a supervised clinical setting. Clinic 12 hours. Concurrent registration in DENH 2240. FALL Prerequisites: DENH 1143 DENH 2242 Clinic 3 Theory 2 cr Emphasis on ethics, jurisprudence, dental specialties, practices management, job placement, resumes, interviewing skills, and career opportunities. Concurrent registration in DENH 2243. SPRING Prerequisites: DENH 2240, 2241, 2264 DENH 2243 Clinic 3 6 cr Continuation of patient care to attain clinical competency in preparation for practical examinations and licensure. Clinic 12 hours. Concurrent registration in DENH 2242. SPRING Prerequisites: DENH 2240, 2241, 2264 DENH 2244 Clinical Enrichment 1 3 cr as recommended This course is designed to offer students additional skill development in areas of clinical dental hygiene and/or radiology. SUMMER Prerequisites: DENH 2241 Clinic II and DENH 2243 Clinic III, or the equivalent. Instructor recommendation is necessary for enrollment in this course. DENH 2252 Clinical Radiology 1 1 cr Practice of radiographic technique and radiographic interpretation in a clinical setting. Clinic 2 hours. Concurrent registration in DENH 2241. FALL Prerequisites: DENH 1150 DENH 2254 Clinical Radiology 2 1 cr Practice of radiographic technique and radiographic interpretation in a clinical setting. Clinic 2 hours. 28

Concurrent registration in DENH 2243. FALL Prerequisites: DENH 1150 DENH 2263 Pain Management 2 cr Effective and safe administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide-oxygen inhalation sedation. Lecture 1 hour and Lab/Clinic 2 hours. FALL Prerequisites: BIOL 1142, DENH 1110, 1162 DENH 2264 Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist 2 cr Periodontal diseases as the scientific basis for dental hygiene; recognition of the etiologic factors and abnormal conditions in the supporting structures. Philosophy and clinical approaches to periodontal therapy and the role of the dental hygienist. Concurrent registration in DENH 2240, 2241. FALL Prerequisites: BIOL 2204, DENH 1112, 1142, 1143 DENH 2266 General and Oral Pathology 2 cr The identification, pathogenesis, histology, prevention and management of oral disease; the manifestations and complications associated with systemic disease; and the basic principles and aspects of pathology related to dental health-care. SPRING Prerequisites: BIOL 1142, 2204 DENH 2281 Preventive Concepts in Community Dental Health 2 cr Introduction to federal, state and local public health programs. Epidemiology, prevention, and control of oral diseases at the community level. Principles of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of dental public health programs. Community oral health service in an extramural setting. Note: Off-campus projects will involve additional hours outside of the regularly scheduled class time and/or on non-class days. Rotation schedules will be provided in advance. Prerequisites: Must be a 2 nd year enrolled Dental Hygiene student. DENH 2900 Topics 1 4 cr Skill development in various special areas of dental hygiene, intended for second year dental hygiene students. Prerequisites: Topic dependent. 29

Clinical Information/Forms/Policies Technical Standards for the Dental Hygiene Student Health Requirements Professional Liability Insurance Physical Examination, Immunization, Required Clinical Verification Form Background Study Requirement HIPAA Training Requirement CPR Requirement Professional Responsibility Policy Latex Safe Environment Hazardous Materials and Equipment Policy Infection Control Policies and Procedures 30

Technical Standards For The Entry-Level Dental Hygiene Program at Normandale Community College These technical standards are required abilities for effective performance in Normandale Community College s dental hygiene program. The standards are compatible with the scope of practice as defined by the Minnesota State Board of Dentistry. The examples show how a standard may be applied in entrylevel dental hygiene education programs. The examples listed are for illustrative purposes only, and not intended to be a complete list of all tasks in an entry-level dental hygiene program. Reasonable accommodations to meet standards may be available for otherwise program- qualified individuals with disabilities. Contact the college s Disability Services Office as soon as possible for more information if you think you may need an accommodation for a disability. Cognitive Perception Capability Standard Examples INTELLECTUAL Critical Thinking Careful thought, reasoned judgment. Differentiated from personal opinion and superficial memorization of facts by the ability to obtain and use an appropriate quantity and quality of data for a given situation. Critical thinkers question assumptions, routines, and rituals, reconsider known facts when new information becomes available and develop new rules when old ones fail or unavailable. The ability to perceive events realistically, to think, clearly and rationally, and to function appropriately in routine and stressful situations. Students must be able to independently and accurately assess or contribute to the assessment of a client Critical thinking skills demanded of dental hygienists require the ability to learn and reason: to integrate, analyze and synthesize data concurrently. Students must be able to solve problems rapidly, consider alternatives and make a decision for managing or intervening in the care of a client. Identify changes in client health status. Prioritize multiple dental activities in a variety of situations. Able to make effective decisions in the classroom and in the clinical sites. Able to determine previous treatment and explain findings with a client. Develop/contribute to dental care plans that accurately reflect client concerns. Able to make decisions reflective of classroom learning in the clinical sites. 31