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DENTAL HYGIENE DEPARTMENT
STUDENT COURSE OUTLINE
SUMMER ____
COURSE TITLE: DHY 210 – ENHANCED CLINICAL TECHNIQUES
1 CREDIT – 4.0 HOURS CLINIC
COURSE TIME: CLINICS: TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY
8:00am -12:00pm, Room HP 107
INSTRUCTOR: ________________________________________
__________________________________________
OFFICE HOURS TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, 7:30am - 8:00am, Room HP 106
& TELEPHONE: (201) ______
Course Description
This course is designed to provide clinical experience for either the student who
returns after an absence from the dental hygiene program or for the student in
need of further development of clinical skills.
Course Objectives
1. To provide clinical update to students returning to the dental hygiene
curriculum in the Fall, ____ semester after an extended absence from the
program.
2. To provide additional clinical experience to students requiring further
development of clinical dental hygiene skills as identified by the DHY 201
clinical faculty for progression to the DHY 202 course.
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Teaching Methods
The following teaching methods will be utilized in this course:
1. Kinesthetic learning through patient experiences in clinic
2. Skill enhancement through instrument competencies in clinic
3. Web enhancement through Moodleroom, DHY 210
Learning Experiences/Activities
The following learning experiences and activities will be utilized in this course:
1. Visual, auditory, and tactile assessment of patients
2. Analysis of all patient data/assessments to formulate a dental hygiene
diagnosis and care plan
3. Visual, auditory, and tactile implementation of treatment utilizing various
hand and power instruments
4. Discussion and documentation of all patient treatment
5. Evaluation of patient’s response to treatment at time of appointment
and/or subsequent visits
6. Journaling of clinical experiences through Moodleroom
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Student will complete a minimum of six (6) patients during the semester.
Student will complete a minimum of ten (10) sealants.
Student will complete a minimum of one (1) BWX series and correctly
assemble, position, and un-assemble all XCP holders for FMX.
Student will complete a minimum of one (1) Panoral image.
CLINICAL 100%
RDH evaluation (pt care) 50%
DDS evaluation (pt care) 5%
Instrument Competencies (85% skill level) 20%
Radiographs 5%
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Sealants 5%
Journal Entries in Moodleroom 10%
Professional Conduct 5%
Patient care encompasses all student evaluation grades including rotations.
Negotiation is NOT a part of clinical evaluation. Faculty will evaluate student
proficiency based on established criteria. Your goal is accurate assessment,
treatment planning, implementation of care including removal of all deposits,
home care instruction, patient management, and accurate, correct, and
complete documentation with professional integrity upheld to the highest
standards that our profession commands!
Grading Scale
92 - 100 A
89 - 91 B+
83 - 88 B
80 - 82 C+
75 - 79 C
Below 75 R
INSTRUMENT COMPETENCIES
Two to three assigned rotated instructors throughout the semester will
administer the two (2) clinical competency evaluations. Students are
responsible to incorporate clinical competencies into their patient care.
Please inform assigned faculty member prior to intraoral
assessments that you would like to be observed. Please have all
forms available and accessible for faculty.
Instrument competencies are done in sections: section A is diagnostic
instruments, section B is Graceys, Section C is universal curette
and scalers. Be prepared to do three instruments at one time.
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The due dates are as follows:
Wednesday May _____ Students on assigned rotation
Tuesday June _____ will make up competency
at the next clinic session.
ATTENDANCE POLICY ON CLINIC, ROTATION, AND OFF SITE
MEETINGS:
Attendance is mandatory at all clinic and rotation sites. A maximum of one
(1) absence will be tolerated during the summer semester of OH. Again,
proper documentation (current physician’s note) must be received by Prof.
D. Cook. In addition, an email message and a phone call to one of the
following must be made on the day of the absence:
1. Primary Course Instructor: _________
2. Primary faculty member assigned to the particular clinic
3. Program Academic Dept Chair: Prof. D. Cook
4. Department Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Susan DiSanto
5. Professional Assistant: Ms. Michele Kenyon
To report an absence please email Professor D. Cook at dcook@bergen.edu
and call (201) 879-5390.
Have BCC contact numbers (faculty, staff, students, patients, etc.)
available at all times and utilize chain when necessary!
DO NOT LEAVE MESSAGES ON THE CLINIC PHONE TO REPORT
ABSENCES NOR INFORM FELLOW STUDENTS TO PASS ON YOUR
ABSENCE. Personal accountability is your responsibility, not a fellow
colleagues!
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Failure to follow these steps will result in a zero (0) for the clinical session
in question and will be factored into the final grade.
It is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements for scheduled
patients in her/his absence. Failure to contact the patient and reschedule
will result in a zero (0) for the clinical session in question and will be
factored into the final grade.
Students must be present for all clinical sessions. If a patient cancels, the
student must attend and remain in clinic for the entire scheduled clinic
session, make appropriate use of the clinic time, and have their faculty
complete a patient cancellation form in Typhon. It is your responsibility to
make every attempt to secure another patient from the campus during this
time. In addition, the cancellation form becomes part of the student’s
evaluation/grade folder.
The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) maintains that students
must have a minimum number of hours providing patient care. This
curriculum meets the minimum number of hours. If a student does not
meet the minimum number of hours due to absence, lack of patient
requirements, lateness and/or leaving clinic early, and/or missed rotations,
a makeup clinic will be assigned by the primary faculty member.
ABSENCE FROM ROTATION POLICY:
It is the student’s responsibility to call the scheduled faculty/doctor at the
rotation sight to report an absence or lateness. Failure to do so will result
in a zero (0) for the day which will be factored into the student’s grade.
Again, do not relay messages through other students attending the same
site. Inform your primary faculty member, Prof. D. Cook, only in the event
that you were unsuccessful in contacting the rotation site (follow guidelines
set forth under ATTENDANCE POLICY ON CLINIC, ROTATION, AND OFF
SITE MEETINGS ).
Each student is responsible for her/his transportation to and from any
extramural clinical rotation sites. Directions will be provided.
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LATENESS
If a student is late for clinic, a ten (10) point deduction will be made from
the grade for the day in question.
CLINICAL JOURNAL
As you continue your clinical experiences, keep a weekly journal of clinical
observation, challenges, triumphs, and patient interactions.
Your comments must be a substantial posting each week. Please use
proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Refrain from inappropriate language, derogatory comments, and non-
clinical issues (example: gossip).
Half of the journal grade (5%) will consist of your weekly postings and/or
answers to questions.
You will submit one complete journal of your pt experiences at the end of
the semester on June _________.
The final clinical journal will constitute the other half (5%) of the clinical
portion of the course grade for a total of 10%.
CLINICAL CLEARANCE
Clinical clearance will be issued on Tuesday, June _______. Students must
present hand piece names/numbers for cross-referencing, locker numbers,
any additional instruments/hand pieces on loan, and radiology badges.
Clinical grades will not be issued until this clearance is completed. Students
must empty and thoroughly clean their respective units and pick up all
instruments, cavitron tips, XCP holders, and hand pieces prior to the end of
the Summer Session I. Students must complete the final check out process
by 11:30 am on June ________.
CLINICAL PRE-REQUISITES
Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (CPR) must be current and a
copy of your card must be on file in the Department of Dental Hygiene. All
students must obtain a copy of their card for submission to the primary
faculty member on the first day of clinic, May _________.
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ADHA student membership must be current and a copy of your card must
be on file in the Department of Dental Hygiene. All students must obtain a
copy of their card for submission to the primary faculty member on the first
day of clinic, May ________.
Liability insurance through HPSO / CNA must be current and a copy of your
insurance must be on file in the Department of Dental Hygiene. All students
must obtain a copy of their insurance policy for submission to the primary
faculty member on the first day of clinic, May ______.
All immunizations, tests, and medical clearance must be current and a blue
clearance form from the Medical Office (nurse’s office) must be on file in
the Department of Dental Hygiene. All students must obtain a copy of their
medical clearance for submission to the primary faculty member on the first
day of clinic, May ________.
Failure to adhere to these requirements will result in dismissal from clinic
and re-admittance will not be granted until the proper forms are received.
DRESS CODE
As a developing health care professional, your image is very important.
Your interaction with colleagues, patients and other health care
professionals is often based on first impressions. No shorts, lycra, spandex
or body wear are permitted to be worn during clinic or lab sessions.
Hair must be off the face and collar and long nails/nail polish are not
acceptable. Nails that extend beyond the fingertip are prime locations
for bacteria. Jewelry is to be kept to a minimum. A watch and plain
wedding are band acceptable. Engagement rings, etc should be left at
home. You will be asked to remove it and the faculty will not be
responsible for lost or misplaced jewelry. All students are expected to
adhere to these protocols during dental hygiene clinical and pre-clinic
periods.
One small earring in each ear is permitted. Body art (tattoos) must be
covered and visible body piercings must be removed during clinical
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sessions and external rotations.
NO JEANS, SWEATSHIRTS/PANTS, SPANDEX, OR
INAPPROPRIATE ATTIRE MAY BE WORN DURING ANY
CLINICAL, PRE-CLINICAL, LABORATORY, OR ROTATION
SESSIONS!
UNIFORMS
Uniforms must be worn during all clinical sessions and banded lab
jackets are to be worn during all laboratory sessions. Uniforms and lab
coats must be cleaned and pressed (unless disposable) prior to each
session.
No modifications of the clinical uniform are permitted. This includes but is
not limited to turtlenecks, t-shirts, and tank tops under the scrub top. All
clinical uniforms must be appropriately tailored, cleaned and pressed. This
is for all on campus clinical as well as off campus rotation sites.
White or black rubber sole closed (covering toes/heels) shoes must be
worn. Sneakers, white leather or canvas Keds with laces, and high heels
are NOT acceptable. Black or navy hose or trouser socks are to be worn.
Sweatsocks/slouch socks, colored socks, ankle or sport socks are
unacceptable. Failure to adhere to the required dress code will result in
severe penalty and/or dismissal from the clinical session, lab session,
and/or rotation site.
Professional attire is expected during all clinical sessions. No shorts,
short skirts or jeans are acceptable. Uniform jackets, shirts and pants
must be clean and pressed for each session. Again, building a
professional image is essential.
Uniforms may not be worn outside of clinic. Do not wear any clinic
attire while traveling to the college. All students must change into
clinical attire upon arrival to the clinic or clinical rotation and change at
the end of the session.
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A regulation monogram MUST be visible on the left side of the uniform
during all clinical sessions. The monogram must also be visible during
external rotations.
Hair should be pulled back away from the face and should not hang over
the shoulders. No elaborate hair fasteners or hair bands are permitted.
Only white, black, or tortoise shell bands, combs, etc are permitted.
Make up, when worn, must be applied subtly. NO fragrances are to be
worn during clinical, lab, or rotation sessions. All facial hair must be
neat and trimmed.
Competencies for Entry into the Profession of Dental Hygiene
Clinical Pt Care Days Competencies for Entry into the Profession of Dental
Hygiene
May __ to June _______
Tuesday and Wednesday
C. 1-5, C. 7-13, HP. 1-6, CM. 2-4, CM. 7, PC. 1-13, PGD. 3
Clinic Policies
Clinic begins at 8:00am; seat patient immediately on DDS/DMD’s arrival
Scale checks will be at 10:55am
Pt dismissal will be at 11:10am
All computer and chart entries, all unit disinfection, and all instrument
preparation for sterilization must be completed by 11:45am; clinic closes
at 12 noon SHARP!
Course Acknowledgement Form
All students must carefully review the information stated in this course
outline and sign the course acknowledgement form. This acknowledges
that you reviewed and understand the requirements, evaluation methods,
and policies of the course.
A copy will be kept with the primary faculty member.
All course acknowledgement forms will be signed and returned by Tuesday,
May _________.
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BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DENTAL HYGIENE DEPARTMENT
DHY-210-ENHANCED CLINICAL TECHIQUES
SUMMER SESSION I
Student Acknowledgement
I, __________________________________ have read and understood
the syllabus for DHY-210, Enhanced Clinical Techniques, Summer
Session I and agree to abide by the protocols and requirements set forth
in this syllabus, in the Dental Hygiene Student Handbook, in the Clinic
Manual, and in the Bergen Community College Catalog.
______________________ _____________________
Student Signature / Date
Faculty Signature