12/4/2024 12:28:14 AM	DH 83 Course Outline as of Fall 2020	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  DH 83	Title:  ETHICS JURSP & PRAC MGMT
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
		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:

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:

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:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 2001	Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

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:

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

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:

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:

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

Instructor prepared materials

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