Enhancing Your Career ODHA Conference, 2012 The path to success is to take massive, determined action. Tony Robbins Larissa Voytek, RDH, HBSc, BA, MSc(Ed) Program Director Ontario Dental Education Institute ODHA Board of Directors and Ambassador CDHA Education Advisory Committee OACC Board of Directors CDAC Site Surveyor NDHCB Item Writer Overview Larissa Voytek What is this course? Why I chose this course? What do you want to do? Career path options Education options Decision time! Why am I here today? Lots of inquires about: What else can I do? How do I get a new/different job? What education can/should I take? What programs are available? What do I do with my new education? Who is here today? Those with? Diplomas in areas other than DH Degrees of any kind Masters/PhDs Education in progress Types of practice currently Any particular paths of interest? - Educators & Directors For Educators: 72% Diploma 21% Bachelor 5% Masters For Program Directors 24% Diploma 29% Bachelor 22% Masters 2.5% PhD - Educators Popular Diploma programs Education, other Popular Bachelor programs Arts, education, science Business, health science, social services Popular Masters programs Arts, education, science Public health, health sciences, business 1
- CDHA Dental Hygienists Bachelor Degree in DH - 5% Masters Degree in DH - 3 people (less than 1%) Bachelor Degree in other area 13% Masters Degree in other area 2% Doctoral Degree 22 people (less than 1%) - ODHA Dental Hygienists Dental Hygiene Bachelor 35 Masters 1 PhD 1 Education Diploma - 252 Bachelor 176 Masters 15 - ODHA Dental Hygienists Health Sciences Diploma 237 Bachelor 160 Masters 13 PhD 2 Other Diploma 204 Bachelor 100 Masters 8 PhD - 3 - ODHA Dental Hygienists Working on Dental Hygiene Bachelor 18 Masters 2 PhD 1 Working on Education Diploma 68 Bachelor 43 Masters 3 PhD - 3 - ODHA Dental Hygienists Working on Health Sciences Bachelor 25 Masters 2 PhD 1 Working on Other Bachelor 19 Masters 0 PhD - 1 Unemployment Rates ODHA unemployment for those seeking employment in dental hygiene 4.9% in 2011 1.8% in 2009 CDHA unemployment rate 6.4% in 2011 National unemployment rate is 7.5% 2
Future Plans for Next Two Years Retire 2.9% Relocate in Canada 1.3% Switch Career 5.6% Attend School 9.7% CDHA Position Paper 2005 Future dental hygiene practice must respond to an expanding body of dental hygiene theory, changing demographics and oral disease patterns, and the increasing need for quality oral health services. Recognizing future needs, CDHA advocates that dental hygiene education in Canada develop a more comprehensive academic system of baccalaureate and graduate dental hygiene programs. How do I create change? First step: Find your passion or interest Second step: Explore education requirements/opportunities Third step: Weigh out costs/benefits Fourth step: Commit and move forward Step 1: What do you want to do? What gets you excited? What do you want to accomplish? What do you want to be involved in? What do you want to see get done? What are your past experiences/ education that could help you now? Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Ralph Waldo Emerson Why do you want to do something right now in your life? Want more education/thirst for knowledge? Want practice variety? Bored? Need a new career challenge? More money? More hours? Types of Education Courses Anyone can take, lots of options Certificates Online, onsite, specific courses or flexibility, lots of options, anyone can take, simple application Available through various types of education institutes ensure the school is recognized/ accreditated etc 3
Types of Education Diplomas Could be easy or longer application Usually pretty specific (ie. Marketing, business) Well recognized, generally shorter than a degree Usually need high school transcript or transcript of any other education you ve done May receive some credit for previous work, but make sure you discuss with academic advisor Types of Education Degrees Online or onsite, Canada, USA, world-wide Usually dental hygiene diploma will reduce amount of time required to complete degree Full time 1-3 years, part time 2-8 years to complete Well recognized, can be challenging Usually need high school transcript or transcript of any other education you ve done May receive some credit for previous work, but make sure you discuss with academic advisor Dental hygiene diplomas usually count for some credit Some schools have PLAR Types of Education Masters Online or onsite, Canada, USA, world-wide Must have degree first, lengthier application process Full time 1-3 years, part time 2-8 years to complete Lots of writing, papers, possibly research/thesis Course based vs. research based PhDs Online or onsite, Canada, USA, world-wide Must have Masters first, lengthier application process Full time 1-3 years, part time 2-8 years to complete Lots of writing, papers, research involved/thesis Generally no course-based PhDs Things to consider when evaluating education options Reputation Accreditation Program delivery format Evaluation Length of program Time to complete Career Paths Traditional vs. Non-traditional Obvious vs. not-so obvious Existing paths vs. trail blazing Streamlined vs. Interprofessional Dental Hygiene Specialization areas Restorative, ortho, management, consulting Bachelor degrees UBC online, onsite Dalhousie onsite one year U of A U of Manitoba Masters degrees None in Canada USA options U of Bridgeport online, U of Washington onsite along with several others PhD None in Canada, USA - U of Washington onsite UK- University of London 4
Dental Hygiene What could you do with more DH education? Content specialist Consultant to dental companies Write articles Do your masters Advocacy Education Courses lots available, could take courses from several different places Certificates NACC, Canadian College of Educators, Community Colleges Diploma Community Colleges Education Bachelor Brock U online/onsite Masters Brock U, Queens, or Athabasca for Distance Education (online) Various other schools in USA PhD St. Francis Xavier (NS) online Lots in USA ie Capella Education What could you do with more schooling in education? Teach in DH programs Program director in DH programs Cont ed for educators Teach in educators certificate, diploma and degree programs Teach other health professions about oral health Go into teaching and teach highschool biology/health General Studies Courses general interest Certificates - CAATs Diploma - CAATs Bachelor BSc, BA no specialty Masters usually have to pick a field PhD too specific for general studies General Studies What could you do with general studies education? Administrative positions Something that ties into an area of interest Ask for better compensation at work Lead DH teams in offices Get involved in the profession Write/critique 5
Psychology What could you do with psychology? Better client management skills Combine it with HR certificate Be part of a team dealing with addictions, women s issues, native initiatives Leadership Organizational behavior Consulting - Personality profiling, team building Holistic, forensic psychology Psychology Courses not so many individual courses available Certificates not a lot Diploma not usually Bachelor lots of options, online or onsite Masters - lots of options, online or onsite PhD lots of options, online or onsite Sociology/Social Work Work with special needs groups Community involvement Client management Cultural sensitivities Social change ie changing the publics perceptions about independent hygiene Human development and change Gerontology Sociology/Social Work Courses specific topics ie womens issues, addiction etc Certificates available on specific topics Diploma lots available Bachelor lots of options, online or onsite Masters lots of options, online or onsite PhD lots of options, online or onsite Interprofessional/Special Insterest Certificates/interest courses in: Nursing, nutrition, holistics, pain management, child studies, women s issues Public Health Courses lots available Certificates lots available Diploma lots available Bachelor can do in any of the above areas, but may not be necessary depending on what you want to do Masters again, based on what you want to do, but lots avail PhD as above 6
Public Health Opportunities? Program planners Public health clinics Program administrators Research Outreach Health education and health promotion Disaster management Public Health Courses - few Certificates - few Diploma program planning, health promotion Bachelor Health administration Masters Public Health, Policy, Health Admin, Health Promotion & Education PhD Public Health, Health Promotion Policy Advising Opportunities Government liason Regulation/by-law drafting Bill consultation or drafting Manual/policy writing Infection control, health and safety, AODA Regulatory bodies Public Administration/ Public Policy Policy Advising Courses not alot Certificates not alot Diploma some, Post-Bach Legislative Drafting Bachelor Political Science, Governance, Law, Health Admin, Public Admin Masters Public Administration, Health Admin PhD Public Administration Research/Academics Writing position papers Critiquing research Performing research Publishing Research/Academics Courses writing/communications Certificates writing/communications Diploma communications, english Bachelor communications, research Masters communications, research PhD communications, research 7
Writing/Communication Public relations Newspaper columns Radio spots on oral health In dental publications General interest magazines Writing/Communication Courses writing/communications Certificates writing/communications Diploma communications, english Bachelor communications, english, philosophy Masters communications, english, philosophy PhD communications, english, philosophy Marketing/Promotion Associations/companies Ie CDHA cont ed/marketing/conference director Marketing/Promotion Courses lots available, cont ed etc Certificates on certain topics, might be industry specific Diploma lots of options at community colleges, hospitality, tourism Bachelor business degrees, marketing diplomas Masters - MBA PhD Business, marketing Sales/Entreupreneurial Industry Working for dental company Huge industry Product development, promotion Customer relations Open independent offices Sales Industry Courses - communications Certificates HR, communications, business, marketing Diploma business, marketing, HR, hospitality, tourism Bachelor HR, communications, business, marketing, psych, sociology Masters MBA, MA, research PhD Business, research 8
Politics Lobbyist Policy drafting Manual writing Advocacy Case consultant DH expert Politics Courses take from certficate/diploma courses Certificates Ryerson & Windsor political certificates Diploma business, communications Bachelor Public Administration, Policy Making, political science, sociology Masters - Public Administration, Policy Making, political science, sociology PhD - Public Administration, Policy Making, political science, sociology Management/Leadership/ Administration Program Director, Dean, supervisor (clinical, academic) Director other dental programs (DA, DR) Association leader Manage dental companies or dental offices Manage sales departments, dental teams New dental companies Management/Leadership/ Administration Courses lots of options Certificates private companies, CAATs, private schools Diploma business, management Bachelor HR, business - specialize Masters project management, industrial relations, organizational behaviour PhD same as masters Hospitals/Needs Groups Think about what skills would be required Think about what they would find attractive or useful Think out of the box Visit the place and ask questions what are the gaps, current oral care, funding, needs Get Involved! Show up! ODHA Ambassador/Committee/Board CDHA Committee/Representative Local societies Community initiatives CDHO Council/Committees Advisory groups schools, businesses Take courses Conventions, conferences 9
Review First step: Find your passion or interest Second step: Explore education requirements/opportunities Third step: Weigh out costs/benefits Fourth step: Commit and move forward Questions to consider What field? What school? What type of study? Where will the funds come from? How long will it take me? How do I fit it into my life? Who else can help me? Am I ready? Many take writing/research course for foundations and confidence building Can sometimes take a course without over committing yourself to a program Expect a learning curve Expect your marks to get better as you go along Adult learners are fantastic students Review First step: Find your passion or interest Second step: Explore education requirements/opportunities Third step: Weigh out costs/benefits Fourth step: Commit and move forward What do I do next? Speak with an academic counsellor (email or phone) Apply to program (application form) Request transcripts and reference letters Wait for acceptance Choose course(s) to start with Purchase books Enjoy! Good Luck! Larissa Voytek, RDH, HBSc, BA, MSc(Ed) lvoytek@on-dei.com 905-304-9986 Program Director Ontario Dental Education Institute ODHA Board of Directors and Ambassador CDHA Education Advisory Committee OACC Board of Directors CDAC Site Surveyor NDHCB Item Writer 10