Courses

Familiarizes the student with interactive concerns in settings related to patient-client care. Course includes discussions of diverse cultures, client interaction and family/caregiver issues. The student will also address the concerns of attitude, office politics, teamwork, self-initiative and conflict management as specifically experienced in the patient as client setting.

Covers interactive concerns in settings related to patient-client care. This class includes discussions of diverse cultures, client interaction, and family/ caregiver issues. The course addresses the concerns of attitude, office politics, teamwork, self-initiative, and conflict management as specifically experienced in the patient-as-client setting.

Develops professional written and oral communication plans to ensure effective patient-centered outcomes between health care professionals, patients and caregivers.

Covers interactive concerns in settings related to patient-client care. This class includes discussions of diverse cultures, client interaction, and family/caregiver issues. The course addresses the concerns of attitude, office politics, teamwork, self-initiative, and conflict management as specifically experienced in the patient-as-client setting.

Develops professional written and oral communication plans to ensure effective patient-centered outcomes between health care professionals, patients and caregivers.

Introduces an analysis of community based correctional programs and procedures. Emphasizes the environment and the relationship to public safety, reintegration and punishment.

Introduces an analysis of community based correctional programs and procedures. Emphasizes the environment and the relationship to public safety, reintegration, and punishment.

Develops knowledge in the concepts, methods, and social determinants of health related to improving oral health in the community. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based strategies for the development of oral health promotion, oral disease prevention and oral health management programs.

Provides practical application of community dental health theory and opportunities to conduct needs assessments on a variety of populations. Emphasizes meeting the educational needs of specific populations through program planning, implementation and evaluation. Incorporates supervised field experiences in low-income, school and other public facilities as well as private health and education oriented organizations. Note: All Dental Hygiene coursework must be passed with a grade of C or better.

Provides practical application of community dental health theory and opportunities to conduct needs assessments on a variety of populations. Emphasizes meeting the educational needs of specific populations through program planning, implementation and evaluation. Incorporates supervised field experiences in low-income, school and other public facilities as well as private health and education oriented organizations