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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
DH 83 | Title:
ETHICS JURSP & PRAC MGMT |
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Full Title:
Ethics, Jurisprudence & Practice Mgmt for Dental Hygienist |
Last Reviewed:10/10/2022 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 2.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 2.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 35.00 |
Minimum | 2.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 8 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 2.00 | | Contact Total | 35.00 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 70.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 105.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:
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The study of jurisprudence, ethics, and practice management as related to dental hygiene care. A personal philosophy toward professional conduct, continuous quality improvement, self-assessment and peer evaluation is developed.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Concurrent Enrollment in DH 71E ( or DH 84)
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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The study of jurisprudence, ethics, and practice management as related to dental hygiene care. A personal philosophy toward professional conduct, continuous quality improvement, self-assessment and peer evaluation is developed.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Concurrent Enrollment in DH 71E ( or DH 84)
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Spring 2001 | Inactive: | |
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UC Transfer: | | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Major Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Manage the legal and ethical issues facing dental hygienists in the delivery of oral health care,
and develop a personal philosophy toward professional conduct, continuous quality
assurance self-assessment and life-long learning.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of California State Dental Licensing agencies, the California Dental
Practice Act and federal employment laws that address the employment of and practice of
dental hygiene in California.
Objectives:
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Students will be able to:
1. Determine and justify sound legal and ethical principles in dealing with patients and team
members used to solve ethical dilemmas.
2. Explain the role of principles in the decision-making process of the dental hygienist.
3. Describe and apply the ethical decision-making process in dental hygiene.
4. Relate the ethical principles found in the codes of ethics, informed consent, patients' bill of
rights and other documents related to patient care.
5. Identify the State agencies and areas of the Dental Practice Act that address the practice of
dental hygiene in California and how to locate these documents.
6. Identify the types of dental hygiene procedures delegated under direct and general
supervision.
7. Explain the concept of risk management as it relates to the practice of dental hygiene.
8. Discuss state and federal employment laws that have a significant impact on employment.
9. Discuss the disclosure and reporting of abuse including ethical and legal responsibilities.
10. Discuss the role of the dental hygienist in the practice management of the dental practice.
11. Explain economic considerations for a profitable practice, including office overhead,
production and collection and insurance.
12. Discuss professional competence, knowledge, philosophy, and demeanor when applying for
a position.
13. Identify various employment opportunities for dental hygienists and method of finding
positions.
Topics and Scope
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I. Introduction to Ethics
A. Ethical principles and values
B. Theories of moral development
C. Code of ethics
D. American Dental Hygiene Association - Code of Ethics
E. Ethical dilemmas
II. Informed Consent
A. Criteria for informed consent
B. Disclosure
C. Related principles
III. Introduction to Jurisprudence
A. California Dental Practice Act
B. Dental Hygiene Board of California
1. license and renewal
2. scope of practice
3. levels of supervision
4. articles in the Dental Practice Act that apply to the practice of dental hygiene
IV. Legal Concepts
A. Civil /criminal law
B. Hygienist/patient relationship
C. Breach of contract
D. State and federal employment laws
E. Malpractice
V. Risk Management
A. Dental records
B. Incident reporting
C. Quality assurance
D. Communication
E. Risk factors
VI. Mandated Reporter
A. Role of dental personnel
B. Disclosure and reporting
C. Legal responsibilities
D. Ethical responsibilities
VII. Introduction to Dental Hygiene Practice Management
A. Team concept
B. Public relations
C. Marketing the practice
D. Business of dental hygiene
E. Employment opportunities
F. Resume and cover letter
G. Employment enhancements for job satisfaction
Assignments:
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1. Reading assignments 10 - 15 pages per week
2. Quizzes (4 - 6)
3. Exams (Midterm and Final)
4. Ethical dilemma paper
5. Case studies/Readiness Assessment Evaluations (7-10)
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing 5 - 10% |
Ethical dilemma paper | |
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 30 - 40% |
Case studies | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0% |
None | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 50 - 60% |
Quizzes. midterm and final | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 0 - 0% |
None | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Ethics and Law in Dental Hygiene. 3rd ed. Beemsterboer, Phyllis. Elsevier. 2016
Darby and Walsh Dental Hygiene; Theory and Practice. 5th ed. Bowen, Denise and Pieren, Jennifer. Elsevier. 2020
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