This course is designed to introduce students to the research process and how it applies
to evidence-based patient care. Emphasis on research design and methods, scientific
databases and evidence-based resources. Application of research methods and statistical
techniques to the critical evaluation of current scientific literature. Evidence-based
decision making and development of critical thinking skills will be discussed. This
is an upper division General Education course, intended for students in the Dental
Hygiene Baccalaureate Degree Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in
the program.
Repeatability:Not Repeatable.
5 hours lecture. (60 hours total per quarter.)
Foothill College GE Area:
Transferability:CSU
Department:Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS)
Note: Statistic is highly recommended before taking IDS 300
Examines the basic principles that guide growth, development and the health of individuals
across the lifespan, from the prenatal period through senescence. Presents methodological,
conceptual and substantive issues necessary for understanding and evaluating empirically
based information about growth, development and health at different stages of life
and from a public health perspective. Course covers several themes, including contributions
of biological and environmental factors to health and human development, measuring
the health of individuals in communities, understanding determinants and consequences
of health and development across the lifespan, measuring population health and assessing
the implications of health disparities. This is an upper division General Education
course, intended for students in the Dental Hygiene Baccalaureate Degree Program;
enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
Repeatability:Not Repeatable.
5 hours lecture. (60 hours total per quarter.)
Foothill College GE Area:
Transferability:CSU
Department:Health (HLTH)
Core Courses
First in a series of three capstone courses. Introduction to the capstone project
and evaluation of scientific evidence-based literature. Basic research design components
and writing skills will be discussed. Analysis of career options for dental hygienists
including public health, research, education, corporate sales and marketing, administration
and advocacy. Dental workforce models will be explored. Intended for students in the
Dental Hygiene Baccalaureate Degree Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted
in the program.
Repeatability:Not Repeatable.
5 hours lecture. (60 hours total per quarter.)
Foothill College GE Area:Non-GE Applicable
Transferability:CSU
Department:Dental Hygiene (DH)
Note: IDS 300 is a prerequisite prior to taking the capstone course series.
The second in a series of three capstone courses, continuation of D H 350A. Emphasis
on development of capstone project proposal and implementation, including project
description, assessment tools, project goals and objectives and activities. Field
work to implement capstone project will be completed. Interprofessional practice within
the health care profession will be discussed. Evidence-based research in health care
decision making, the oral-systemic link and the importance of lifelong learning will
be explored. Intended for students in the Dental Hygiene Baccalaureate Degree Program;
enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
Repeatability:Not Repeatable.
5 hours lecture. (60 hours total per quarter.)
Foothill College GE Area:Non-GE Applicable
Transferability:CSU
Department:Dental Hygiene (DH)
The third course in a series of three capstone courses. Completion of capstone project
including final field work to evaluate project outcomes and statistical analysis.
The final version of the written literature review and project plan will be completed.
Scientific communication methods with an emphasis on poster presentation techniques
will be addressed. Contemporary issues in dental hygiene including aging populations,
health care reform and access to care will be discussed. Intended for students in
the Dental Hygiene Baccalaureate Degree Program; enrollment is limited to students
accepted in the program.
Repeatability:Not Repeatable.
5 hours lecture. (60 hours total per quarter.)
Foothill College GE Area:Non-GE Applicable
Transferability:CSU
Department: Dental Hygiene (DH)
Health communication and multicultural issues unique to the dental and medical fields.
Topics include intercultural communication; health literacy; interpersonal, small
group, electronic, and nonverbal communication; listening; persuasion, caring for
limited English proficient people; and working with interpreters. Intended for students
in the Dental Hygiene Baccalaureate Degree Program; enrollment is limited to students
accepted in the completion degree track.
Repeatability:Not Repeatable.
5 hours lecture. (60 hours total per quarter.)
Foothill College GE Area:Non-GE Applicable
Transferability:none
Department:Dental Hygiene (DH)
An introduction to business practices, finance, management, and policy creation for
oral health care programs and businesses. This course examines current societal and
professional issues and their impact on dental hygiene business practices and management.
The course will cover the following areas: planning, strategy and leadership, legal
and ethical issues affecting businesses in the oral health care sector, financial
statements, and personnel considerations. Intended for students in the Dental Hygiene
Baccalaureate Degree Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the completion
degree track.
Repeatability:Not Repeatable.
5 hours lecture. (60 hours total per quarter.)
Foothill College GE Area:Non-GE Applicable
Transferability:none
Department:Dental Hygiene (DH)
The study of education theories and principles for didactic, lab and clinical courses.
The faculty role in active teaching and learning, development of critical thinking
and reflective writing, development of curriculum, outcomes and competencies, and
course delivery methods. Theory and practices of clinical instruction and supervision,
related to psychomotor skill development, competency-based evaluation, student mentoring
and remediation. Examination of organizational and administrative philosophy and practice
in curriculum planning, implementation and evaluation based on accreditation standards.
Intended for students in the Dental Hygiene Baccalaureate Degree Program; enrollment
is limited to students accepted in the completion degree track.
Repeatability:Not Repeatable.
5 hours lecture. (60 hours total per quarter.)
Foothill College GE Area:Non-GE Applicable
Transferability:none
Department: Dental Hygiene (DH)
You can find the information about the BS-DH degree courses at Foothill CollegeCourse Catalog.
Now that you have an idea of what the courses are for the AS to BSDH Completion Program.
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