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DEH 203
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Title: | Practice Management |
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Long Title: | Practice Management |
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Course Description: | Involves the student in research, presentation, and discussion regarding legal and ethical considerations of patient care, and the roles, relationships, and requirements of the dental hygiene professional. Covers the organization and management of dental hygiene practice. Addresses state dental practice acts, licensure and credentialing, and various aspects of employment.~ |
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Min Credit: | 1 |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Explain the purpose and role of educational standards, credentialing, and continuing education in the regulation of health care providers.
II. Understand the legal and ethical ramifications involved in working as a health care provider, and specifically as a dental hygienist.
III. Discuss various career alternatives available to the dental hygienist, and discuss priorities important to the student in job selection.
IV. Understand the various aspects of the many roles and relationships in which the dental hygienist participates as a licensed health care provider, particularly regarding interrelationships with peers, patients and co-workers.
V. Prepare for employment by developing a resume, cover letter, and interview skills.
VI. Understand and anticipate changes in going from a school setting to a ¿real world¿ work setting.
VII. Prepare for clinical board exams.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. January 17 Course Syllabus, Assignments, & Requirements; Introduction to Practice Management Concepts
II. January 24 Mentoring; Motivating Adults
III. January 31 Assertiveness & Conflict Management - Guest lecture by Sammy Brown
IV. February 7 Legal Issues - Guest lecture by David Scanga
V. February 14 Education, Accreditation, Credentialing, Licensure, Certification, Reciprocity, Continuing Education;Mock Board Orientation/ Clinical Boards Overview, Q & A
VI. February 21 Documentation & Recordkeeping
VII. February 28 Planning for Your Practice Part 1
VIII. March 7 Planning for Your Practice Part 2
IX. March 14 State Practice Act and Sunset Review - Guest Lecture by Linda Gerwatowski
X March 21 No Class ¿ Spring Break
XI. March 28 Discuss National Boards;Resume¿ Writing ¿ Guest lecture by Celeste Donovan
XII. April 4 Job Search and Interviewing - Guest lecture by Celeste Donovan
XIII. April 13(FRI) Recent Graduate Panel(Answers to your questions about working in the real world!)
XIV. April 18 Presentation of Abstracts
XV. April 25 Financial Planning ¿ Guest Lecture by Cary Holmes
XVI. May 2 Leftovers & Wrapping It All Up
XVII. May 7 ¿ 10 Finals Week
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