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May 06, 2024
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DHYG 271 Healthcare Foundations (4 credits)
Prerequisite Acceptance into the Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene program.
Course Description
This course introduces the student to the foundational theory, laws and regulations required of all healthcare employees, but specifically, oral healthcare employees in Washington (WA) state. It includes management of medical emergencies and infection control for the dental hygiene professional, and personal, professional and community issues related to disease transmission.
Student Outcomes
Discuss the history of dental hygiene relating to the development of the profession, professional culture, and role of dental hygienists on the oral healthcare team.
Apply understanding of laws and standards governing the dental professions.
Correctly apply dental and medical terminology relating to oral health sciences and legal documentation for patient care.
Apply the principles of disease transmission in oral healthcare and community settings.
Correctly utilize and maintain dental and medical equipment.
Correctly interpret patient medical history to mitigate the risk of medical emergencies.
Effectively activate Emergency Response System.
Correctly support and implement universal emergency intervention protocols.
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