DENH 2060 - Principles IV: Seminar

Credits: 1
Hours/Week: Lecture 1 Lab 0
Internship hours per week 0
Course Description: This course focuses on topics important to the graduating dental hygiene student. The course is designed to maximize student preparedness for board exams, licensure, and employment in dental hygiene.
MnTC Goals
NA

Prerequisite(s): DENH 2010 , DENH 2015 , DENH 2020 , and DENH 2030  
Corequisite(s): DENH 2065  
Recommendation: None

Major Content

1. National board topics review 

2.  Clinical examination elements 

3. Résumé and cover letter 

4. Interviewing skills 

5. Employment opportunities and establishing a contractual relationship 

6. Managing dental hygiene productivity - practical application 

7. Collaborative agreements 

8. Professional associations 

9. Dental hygiene as a regulated profession - the role of the Board of Dentistry and legislature 

10. Career opportunities in dental hygiene 

1. evaluate the required elements of the written and clinical licensing exams.  

2. prepare a professional résumé and cover letter. 

3. demonstrate effective interviewing skills. 

4. analyze the economics of the dental hygiene workplace. 

5. describe professionalism in the workplace. 

6. implement professional licensure requirements. 

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