COURSE SYLLABUS COURSE NO., HOURS AND TITLE: DH 200 …

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COURSE NO., HOURS AND TITLE: DH 200-2 Orientation to Dental Hygiene

COURSE INSTRUCTOR:

Teri McSherry, RDH, MSW Senior Lecturer, Dental Hygiene Program Phone: 618-453-7241 E-mail: tmac@siu.edu

OFFICE LOCATION/HOURS: ASA Room 118B Office Hours: Monday 12-1, Tuesday 12-1, Thursday 9-1, and by appointment.

MEETING TIMES/LOCATION: Lecture, 2 hours weekly Fridays 8:00-9:50 A.M., Faner Hall, B Wing, Rm 1326 (Moore Lecture Hall) Final Exam: Wednesday, December 14 8-10am Faner Rm 1326

ACADEMIC HONESTY: All students are expected to adhere to a strict code of academic honesty. Academic dishonesty will be addressed according to the "Policies and Procedures Applicable to Academic Dishonesty" as stated in the Important Information for Students, Faculty, & Staff booklet. From the Student Conduct Code, section II, article A:

Acts of Academic Dishonesty: 1. Plagiarism, representing the work of another as one's own work; 2. Preparing work for another that is to be used as that person's own work; 3. Cheating by any method or means; 4. Knowingly and willfully falsifying or manufacturing scientific or educational data and representing the same to be the result of scientific or scholarly experiment or research; 5. Knowingly furnishing false information to a university official relative to academic matters; 6. Soliciting, aiding, abetting, concealing, or attempting conduct in violation of this code.

Sanctions will be imposed for violations of this policy in accordance with the Student Conduct Code. A copy of the Important Information for Students, Faculty & Staff booklet can be obtained from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Mail code 4308, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901-4308.

ADA Accommodations: In keeping with the goal of the implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all students for whom this act applies should notify the instructor immediately. If any student needs special services, please contact a faculty member or Disability Support Services at 453-5738. Peer tutors are also available; see Robert Broomfield, Academic Advisor for the School of Allied Health for details.

Emergency Procedures: Southern Illinois University Carbondale is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you become familiar with the SIUC Emergency Response Plan and Building Emergency Response Team (BERT) program. Emergency response information is available on posters in buildings on campus, available on the BERT's website at bert.siu.edu, Department of Public Safety's website dps.siu.edu (disaster drop down) and in the Emergency Response Guidelines pamphlet. Know how to respond to each type of emergency.

Instructors will provide guidance and direction to students in the classroom in the event of an emergency affecting your location. It is important that you follow these instructions and stay with your instructor during an evacuation or sheltering emergency. The Building Emergency Response Team will provide assistance to your instructor in evacuating the building or sheltering within the facility.

Website to aid you in finding resources across campus, including academic, safety, financial, personal issues and referrals; it also contains the Student Conduct Code:

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The student will be introduced to the dental hygiene profession. Issues including patients' rights, professional ethics, the state practice act, health promotion, and communication will be presented. Learning styles, test-taking strategies, research applications, using resources, and writing styles will be included. Restricted to DH majors.

PROGRAM COMPETENCIES: DH 200 is a broad course that introduces the student to a variety of topics and concepts in the profession of dental hygiene. Students are expected to revisit these topics as they progress through the dental hygiene curriculum. Therefore, students are not expected to achieve proficiency in the Competencies that follow. Instead, they will receive an exposure to their importance and rely on subsequent courses to enhance and extend the course content.

C.1 Apply a professional code of ethics in all endeavors. C.2 Adhere to state and federal laws, recommendations, and regulations in the provision of oral health care. C.5 Assume responsibility for professional actions and care based on accepted scientific

theories, research, and the accepted standard of care. C.6 Continuously perform self-assessment for lifelong learning and professional growth. C.8 Promote the values of the dental hygiene profession through service-based activities, positive

community affiliations, and active involvement in local organizations. C.10 Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups, serving all persons

without discrimination by acknowledging and appreciating diversity. C.11 Record accurate, consistent, and complete documentation of oral health services provided. C.12 Initiate a collaborative approach with all patients when developing individualized care

plans that are specialized, comprehensive, culturally sensitive, and acceptable to all parties involved in care planning.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Describe the role of the dental hygienist in the field of dentistry. Identify the roles of the dental hygienist that are legal in the state of Illinois according to the Illinois Dental Practice Act and associated Rules.

2. Identify various career options and responsibilities of a dental hygienist. 3. Recall significant events in the history of dental hygiene. 4. Discuss the Human Needs Theory as it relates to dental hygiene practice. 5. Describe the concepts of health and wellness. 6. Discuss the behavioral foundations of dental hygiene practice. 7. Discuss cross-cultural concerns in dental hygiene practice. 8. Discuss the organizational aspects of dental hygiene practice. 9. Describe resources available for professional research. 10. Create a professional portfolio on D2L 11. Identify learning styles and how to incorporate that into learning and education 12. Discuss effective communication skills to enhance humane, empathetic, and caring behaviors. Promote the values

of oral and general health and wellness. 13. Discuss the core values found in the American Dental Hygienists' Association Code of Ethics. Discuss

implications of the Patient's Bill of Rights. 14. Describe the ramifications of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) for dental

hygienists. 15. Provide an overview of licensing procedures and board examinations involved in the process of obtaining a dental

hygiene license.

CONTENT OUTLINE:

Topic

Percentage of Time

Dental Hygiene Profession Evolving Profession of Dental Hygiene Dental Team Members and Dental Specialties Professional Associations Advanced Dental Hygiene Practitioner and Other Hot Topics

25% (10%) (5%) (5%) (5%)

Conceptual Foundations Human Needs Theory Concepts of Health Promotion Behavioral Foundations / Communication Cross-Cultural Practice Professional Portfolios Learning Styles

65% (10%) (10%) (30%) (5%) (5%) (5%)

Ethics: The ADHA Code of Ethics & Jurisprudence Illinois State Dental Practice Act/Associated Rules Licensing and Board Examinations Heath Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)

10% (2.5%) (2.5%) (2.5%) (2.5%)

TEXTBOOKS: Required: Darby, M. L., & Walsh, M. M. (2015). Dental hygiene theory and practice (4th ed.). St. Louis: Saunders. ISBN 978145574587

ATTENDANCE & PROFESSIONALISM POLICY:

Attendance is mandatory. Notify your instructor by email or phone prior to any absence. A doctor or professional's note must be given to the instructor for any absence. If an absence slip is not turned in, 2 grade points will be deducted from your final grade for each absence.

If you must miss a class or part of a class, FOR ANY REASON, it will be your responsibility to catch up on information covered. If you are absent without notice, you will not be able to make up any quizzes given and will have 2 grade points deducted from your grade.

Assignments: It is expected that all reading assignments will be completed before class. Written assignments handed in late will be dropped one letter grade for each day they are late.

All work submitted for the course should be typewritten in MS Word, well-organized, and multiple pages stapled together.

All cell phones, IPods, tablets or other electronic devices (except when used for class activity) MUST be turned off or silenced. Two (2) grade points will be deducted from you course grade if you are seen using your phone or tablet to text, check email or surf the net during class. If you are expecting a phone call regarding an urgent family matter, please notify the instructor before class and sit in the back of the class to minimize disruption. Talking to each other while the instructor, guest speaker or a classmate is speaking is not acceptable and will result in dismissal from the classroom.

Communication Policy: As your instructor, I may, on occasion, need to notify/remind you of a class-related issue. I will do this through the SIU email system or through D2L. As an SIU student, you are EXPECTED to check your emails on a regular basis during the semester so you do not miss any important communications from your instructors.

COURSE DELIVERY/METHODOLOGY:

Multiple methodologies are used to deliver course material: lecture/discussion, web-based (D2LTM) and printed media via handouts to supplement textbooks. PowerPoints/notes will be placed on Desire2LearnTM after the lecture, for studying purposes. Guest lecturers may be scheduled throughout the semester as well. The student is expected to be present during the guest lectures.

Class Participation is expected from ALL students. Readings need to be completed prior to class or you will get very little out of the interactive class learning experience.

Exams will ALL be given/taken on D2L: You will have a specified window of time to complete the exam. Be sure you are at a working computer or in a computer lab and ready to begin BEFORE the designated start time. You will be expected to show a photo ID before the exam is given, and you will be monitored on camera the duration of the exam. These exams are a large portion of your grade; therefore, we need to make sure YOU are the person taking the exams. If you are late starting the exam, you will only have the remaining time frame to complete it. Make-up exams, with the appropriate proof of absence, will be given as a different exam, in writing, in the instructor's office as soon as you return to school.

Assignments: Materials and assignments will be posted on D2L when noted on the class schedule. The student will be expected to review the online materials, do the activity and complete any assignment in lieu of attending the actual classroom lecture by the following class period.

GRADING:

How the final grade is calculated:

Exam 1

40

Exam 2

100

Exam 3

70

Assignment 1

5

Assignment 2

5

Final Presentation

140

Total Points

360

(Ex: 323 points earned divided by 360 points possible = .897 x 100 = 90% = A; 250 pts earned/360 poss = .694 x 100 = 69% = D = Failed course) **.5 and above will round up; below rounds down

Grading Scale

100 - 90

= A

89.9 - 80

= B

79.9 - 70

= C

69.9- 60

= D

59.9 or less = F

REPEAT THE COURSE

The student's grade will be computed based upon the cumulative total. A MINIMUM OF 70% MUST BE ATTAINED TO PASS THIS COURSE.

INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES Complete instructional objectives for this course can be found on D2L.

Note: The professor reserves the right to amend the syllabus, schedule, or course requirements. Students will receive written notification in sufficient time to comply with the changes and complete required coursework

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