Maricopa Community Colleges  DHE220   19936-20006 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  12/14/99  
DHE220      19936-20006 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Ethics, Jurisprudence and Practice Management
Applied concepts of ethical standards, and legal and political factors influencing dental hygiene practice. Overview of various aspects of dental hygiene practice management within a dental setting. Development of skills for the selection of a practice setting. Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of instructor
 
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DHE220   19936-20006 Ethics, Jurisprudence and Practice Management
1. Describe the contemporary history of dental auxiliaries relating to the development of educational and licensure standards for dental hygienists and the development of the dental hygiene profession. (I) (II)
2. Describe the elements involved in the movement toward team health care. (I)
3. Differentiate between licensure, certification, accreditation, and registration as they relate to the dental profession. (II)
4. Identify the legal considerations of dental hygiene practice with emphasis on unethical and illegal conduct and malpractice. (III) (IV)
5. Describe major elements of the legal practice of dental hygiene in the United States, with emphasis on the Arizona State Dental Practice Act. (III)
6. Describe the operation and function of the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners and Western Regional Examining Board. (III)
7. Analyze and apply the Arizona Statutes to the daily role of the dental hygienist in an Arizona practice. (III)
8. Problem solve ethical questions to the satisfaction of himself/herself. (IV)
9. Evaluate the importance of ethical codes and their value to health professions. (IV)
10. Describe the role of the professional organizations with emphasis on the role of the American Dental Hygienists' Assocation. (V)
11. Describe various aspects of dental hygiene practice regarding interpersonal work relationships and patient/client/practitioner relationships. (IV) (VI) (VII)
12. Organize and prepare a concise and effective resume. (VI)
13. Describe and demonstrate the skills commonly used in completing a job interview. (VI)
14. Describe and evaluate the career options available for dental hygienists. (VI)
15. Describe and analyze the merits and drawbacks of the employment contract. (VI)
16. Describe the role of dental hygienist as a change agent. (III) (VII)
17. Describe and evaluate various types of computer software utilized in the management of a dental practice. (VII)
18. Describe and evaluate comparative costs of dental hygiene practice within a dental practice to include the cost of supplies, equipment, and other overhead expenses. (VII)
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DHE220   19936-20006 Ethics, Jurisprudence and Practice Management
    I. Contemporary History
        A. General overview
          1. Health profession
          2. Dental profession
          3. Dental hygiene profession
          4. Dental auxiliaries
        B. Partners in progress
        C. Allied health movement
        D. Consumer issues
        E. Team health care
      II. Standards
          A. Licensure
          B. Certification
          C. Accreditation
          D. Registration
        III. Legal Considerations of Dental Hygiene Practice
            A. National issues
            B. Arizona State Dental Practice Act
              1. Duties allowed
              2. Illegal procedures
              3. "Reasonably prudent" standard
              4. Types of supervision
              5. Malpractice
              6. Professional protection
            C. Role of the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners and regional boards
            D. Dental hygienist as a change agent
          IV. Ethical Considerations
              A. Definitions
              B. Values clarification
              C. Resolution of ethical dilemmas
              D. Problem solving experience
              E. Ethical code
            V. Professional Organizations
                A. American Dental Association
                B. American Dental Assistants' Association
                C. American Dental Hygienists' Association
                  1. Role and function
                  2. Organization
              VI. Selection of Employment
                  A. Career options
                    1. Private office
                    2. Clinic
                    3. Public health
                    4. Government
                    5. Sales
                    6. Health care
                    7. Education
                  B. Employment contacts
                    1. Professional associations
                    2. Agencies
                    3. Newspapers
                    4. Dental suppliers
                  C. Resume
                  D. Interview
                  E. Employment contract
                  F. Interpersonal work relationships
                VII. Aspects of Practice Management
                    A. Supplies, equipment, and overhead costs
                    B. Computer usage
                      1. Recall systems
                      2. Patient record management
                      3. Inventory control
                    C. Client/practitioner relationships
                    D. Ethical dilemmas
                    E. Dental hygienist as a change agent
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