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Description
A study of the ethical and legal issues involved in dental care delivery as well as office management procedures.
Prerequisites
Students are required to pass prerequisite courses with a grade of C or higher. Exceptions apply; please consult your department chair.
Corequisite Courses
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Assess personal goals in relation to the ethical standards of the dental hygiene profession.
- Develop the skills necessary for identifying ethical dilemmas, and ethical decision making in dental hygiene.
- Apply governance of state and federal laws to the practice of dental hygiene.
- Explain the concept of risk management within the practice of dental hygiene and compose protocols to minimize risk.
- escribe the basic structure and functions of the American Dental Hygienist’s Association.
- Identify and analyze relevant education, experience, and skills to effectively write a resume and interview for employment as a dental hygienist.
- Compare and contrast various dental practice settings and management models.
