FIRST YEAR | ||
First Semester | Hours | |
BIO-226 | Human Ana/Phys II *BIO-226Continuation of BIO225, Human A & P I. Emphasis on human anatomy and physiology through the regional approach using human cadavers.
| 4.0 |
DHY-066 | Dental Histology & Embryology +DHY-066This course is designed to increase the student's knowledge of the early embryonic development of the face and oral cavity and the process of tooth development. Included is the study of the microscopic structure of the tissues of the dentition and its supporting structures. (Repeatable 1 Time)
| 2.0 |
DHY-067 | Dental Anatomy +DHY-067This course is designed to provide a thorough knowledge of the head, neck, teeth, and related structures. (Repeatable 1 Time)
| 2.0 |
DHY-068 | Dental Hygiene I +DHY-068This course is designed to acquaint the beginning dental hygiene student with the duties and responsibilities in the clinical aspect of the profession and the role the hygienist plays in today's health.
| 3.0 |
DHY-069 | Pre-Clinic Hyg I +DHY-069An introduction to the duties and basic skills the dental hygienist uses in daily clinical practice.
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
14.0 | |
Second Semester | ||
DHY-045 | Radiology +++DHY-045This course is designed to include the principles and biological effects of radiation in addition to safety measures used in dental radiology. Basic dental imaging principles and techniques will be stressed for dental hygiene interpretation.
| 4.0 |
DHY-071 | Dental Hygiene II * +++DHY-071This course is a continuation of Dental Hygiene I, advanced instrumentation and evaluation of the patient's oral health are given greater attention. An introduction to emergencies in the dental office and a continuation of preventive dentistry and patient education are included.
| 3.0 |
DHY-072 | Preclinical Hygiene II * +++DHY-072This course is a continuation of the development of clinical skills. Emphasis will be placed on prevention through patient education. The student will provide treatment for live patients.
| 2.5 |
DHY-080 | Pathology +++DHY-080This course gives a brief insight into general principles of pathology with heavy emphasis on specifics of oral pathology. Terminology will be taught in addition to description of oral diseases, lesions and their treatment and immunologic factors.
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
12.5 | |
Summer Term | ||
DHY-081 | Periodontology DHY-081This course focuses on the clinical aspects of the different forms of periodontal disease, and philosophy of treatment, the role of the dental hygienist in patient education for the prevention of periodontal problems, and the chairside management of these pathological conditions.
| 3.0 |
DHY-082 | Dietary Analysis DH/Seminar I DHY-082This 1 1/2 credit hour course further introduces the dental hygiene student to clinical responsibilities required in providing patient treatment and nutrition.
| 1.5 |
DHY-083 | Clinic I *DHY-083This course requires the student to perform under supervision, a specific number of oral prophylaxis on a variety of patients. Some advanced skills will be introduced and experience is gained in sterilization and reception responsibilities.
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
7.5 |
SECOND YEAR | ||
First Semester | Hours | |
PSY-271 | Intr/Psychology PSY-271Focuses on psychology as a science, introducing Concepts, research methods and research in a variety of subfields, including neuroscience, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning and memory, cognition, motivation and emotion, development, personality, disorders and therapy, and social psychology.
| 3.0 |
DHY-084 | Dental Hygiene Seminar II +DHY-084This course broadens the dental hygiene student's clinical skills focusing on individual patient needs and assessment.
| 1.0 |
DHY-087 | Special Needs +DHY-087This course provides for continuing advancement in further assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting for individuals with special needs.
| 2.0 |
DHY-088 | Clinic II +DHY-088This course is designed to improve the clinical skills of the dental hygiene student. This includes adapting to a variety of clinical procedures, care planning, and interventions. Focus is on total assessment of individual patient needs. (Repeatable 1 Time)
| 4.0 |
DHY-089 | Lab Proced/Dent Hyg +DHY-089This course is a comprehensive study of the science of dental materials and their application in dental hygiene.
| 3.0 |
DHY-091 | Pain Management Dental Hygiene +DHY-091This course is designed to provide the dental hygiene student with the skills to manage patient discomfort. This includes topical anesthesia, local anesthesia, and nitrous oxide analgesia during dental hygiene services. This course complies with the Illinois Dental Practice Act. (Repeatable 1 Time)
| 2.0 |
DHY-096 | Community Dental Health +DHY-096This course provides a study of the principles and methods in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating community dental health programs. Topics include epidemiology, research methodology, biostatistics, preventative dental care, dental health education, program planning, financing and utilization of dental services.
| 1.5 |
Semester Totals | 16.5 | |
Second Semester | ||
ENG-119 | Composition I Pathway * ORENG-119Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion.
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ENG-120 | Composition I *ENG-120Students will study the writing process by reading essays that illustrate a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing writing tasks and texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays.
| 3.0 |
SOC-280 | Introduction to Sociology SOC-280Study of human interaction focusing on social influences shaping personality, structure and dynamics of human society. Topics include: sociological perspective, culture, society, social interaction; social change in global perspective; socialization; families; social class; and social stratification; race and ethnicity; and deviance.
| 3.0 |
SPE-111 | Intro to Speech Communication SPE-111Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences.
| 3.0 |
DHY-086 | Pharmacology +++DHY-086This course focuses on the study of drugs affecting the practice of dentistry.
| 2.0 |
DHY-092 | Dent Public Health +++DHY-092This course is designed to apply the dental hygiene process of care (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation) learned in DHY 096 to the clients of the extended care facilities and to the students of the schools receiving the dental health presentations during dental health month.
| 1.0 |
DHY-093 | Ethics and Jurisprudence +++DHY-093This course is designed to give insight into the applications of dental hygiene practice. The development of professionalism, the Illinois Dental Practice Act, ethical principles, jurisprudence, employment and the organization of the American Dental Hygienists' Association are topics that will be be introduced and discussed.
| 3.0 |
DHY-094 | Clinic III * +++DHY-094This course provides continued advancement of clinical skills. Students will apply evidence-based knowledge and understanding of the basic and clinical science to: recognize oral conditions, prevent oral disease, and provide effectively clinical and instructional procedures per patient. This course continues to focus on practicing safe and efficient clinical routines for the application of standard precautions for infection control.
| 4.0 |
DHY-095 | Seminar III +++DHY-095The purpose of this course is to expand the dental hygiene student's knowledge base and skills in preparation for clinical practice as an entry level registered dental hygienist.
| 1.0 |
Semester Totals |
20.0 |
Total Program Hours | 70.5 |
Suggested Electives | ||
DHY-041 | Dental Terminology +DHY-041
| .5 |
DHY-043 | Dental Hygiene Board Review +++DHY-043Generalized review of dental hygiene curriculum that helps to prepare the student to take the National Dental Hygiene Board Examination.
| .5 |