Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Course Catalog Descriptions

Area of Concentration – Dental Hygiene (30 hours)

The B.S in Dental Hygiene includes ten courses designed to provide necessary coursework to allow graduates to advance to more marketable positions in the profession. All courses are online and are three credit hours each.

• CNHP 3000 Communication/Cultural Diversity
  The purpose of this course is to increase awareness of diverse cultures in the framework of intercultural communication skills. Students will enhance their knowledge of culture and assess its impact on intercultural communication. Topics related to culture and communication will be explored from a global perspective with a focus on cultural competency and service delivery to diverse groups. Global Perspectives Course. 3.000 Credit hours.

• CNHP 3010 Advanced Medical Terminology
  This course presents a study of advanced medical terminology Prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, abbreviations, and symbols are included in the content. Emphasis is placed on spelling, definition, usage, and pronunciation. 3.000 Credit hours

• CNHP 3500 Research Methods
  The goal of this course is to provide students with an overview of major research concepts as applied to the health professions. Emphasis will be on critical evaluation of empirical research. 3.00 Credit hours

• CNHP 4010 Leadership and Ethics in Healthcare
  The course will describe and discuss major leadership philosophies and theories as well as ethical dilemmas. Through online and in-class discussions and activities, participants will explore these philosophies and theories to enhance their leadership potential. After this course, each participant will have identified a leadership style(s) to use and grow within the healthcare industry. 3.00 Credit hours

• DH 3601 Oral Health and The Systemic Connection
  This course includes an in-depth research-based investigation focusing on disease prevention and health promotion related to the oral-systemic link. Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene degree program. 3 credit hours

• DH 3602 Alternative Health Care Environments for the Dental Hygienist
  This course includes the exploration of a variety of practice settings relevant to the evolving health care environment. Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene degree program. 3 credit hours

• DH 3603 Oral Health Program Development within the Interdisciplinary Setting
  This course provides the foundational principles of program development for the dental hygienist as an integral member of the health team. Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene degree program 3 credit hours

• DH 4704 Current Concepts in Dental Hygiene Education
  This course provides curriculum design and teaching methodology for the transformation of the dental profession. Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene degree program. 3 credit hours

• DH 4705 Interprofessional Education for the Dental Hygienist Capstone
  This course provides opportunities for an independent study on a topic selected by the student under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Current Concepts in Dental Hygiene Education, or Oral Health Program Development within the Interdisciplinary Setting. 3 credit hours

• DH 4706 Integration of Risk Assessment and Preventive Intervention in Dental Hygiene Practice
  This course evaluates the advancements in chairside diagnostics in identifying factors that affect oral and overall health. Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene degree program. 3 credit hours