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Effective Term:
Fall 2024 through Winter 2025

Course Number:
DH 262
Course Title:
Career and Practice Management
Credit Hours:
2
Lecture Hours:
20
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Covers dental practice management including: productivity, remuneration, risk management, quality assurance and team building skills. Prepares graduates for employment including licensure requirements, professional job application documents, and interviewing techniques.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon completion of the course students will be able to:

  1. Prepare for dental hygiene licensure and employment.
  2. Discuss the importance of professional development and networking.
  3. Explore career paths for dental hygienists.
  4. Explain the role of quality assurance as it relates to patient-centered care.
  5. Describe the importance of communication and team building.
  6. Create professional documents for job application.
  7. Discuss the importance of career and financial planning.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Quizzes

Cover Letter

Resume

Follow-up Thank You Letter