| Originator: | Gift, Tracy Status: Approved Department: DEH Dental Hygiene | |
| Date Created: | 12/20/2017 Submitted: 01/17/2018 Completed: 02/06/2018 | |
| Effective Semester: | Fall | |
| Catalog Year: | 2018-19 | |
| Course Prefix: | DEH | |
| Course Number: | 100 | |
| Course Full Title: | Current Issues and Ethics in Dental Hygiene | |
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| Reason for Evaluation: | Description Change CSLO, Competencies, and/or Outline Changes | |
| Current Credit: | 1 | |
| Lecture Hours: | 1 | |
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| SUN Course?: | No | |
| AGEC Course?: | No | |
| Articulated?: | Yes | |
| Transfer: | NAU | |
| Prerequisite(s): | Admission to Dental Hygiene Program | |
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| Catalog Course Description: | This course introduces current issues in dental hygiene and heightens student awareness of ethical issues and choices for action. | |
| Course Learning Outcomes: | 1. Identify cultural diversities that may impact dental hygiene care. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) C1, C4, C5, C6, C10, C12, HP2, HP4, HP5
2. Apply the ADHA Code of Ethics. (2, 4) C1, C12, PGD3 3. Apply an ethical decision-making model when encountering common ethical dilemmas in dentistry. (2, 3, 4, 5) C1, C2, C4, C5, C6, C10, C12, HP2 4. Identify the rules and regulations as described in the Arizona Dental Practice Act as it relates to both dentistry and dental hygiene. (2, 3, 4) C1, C2, C4, PDG1 5. Apply the professional aspects and traits of a dental hygienist. (2, 3, 4) C5, C6, C12, HP5, PDG1 |
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| Course Competencies: | 1. Integrate cultural sensitivity into dental hygiene care.
2. Differentiate between personal and professional values and principles. 3. Compare various moral philosophies. 4. Formulate solutions to ethical dilemmas in dentistry utilizing an ethical decision-making model. 5. Outline the Arizona Dental Practice Act. 6. Examine the traits of professional dental hygienists. |
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| Course Outline: | I. Cultural Diversity
A. Barriers to assimilation B. Healthcare perceptions C. Health disparities D. Impact on dental hygiene care II. Principles and Values A. Personal B. Professional 1. autonomy 2. paternalism C. ADHA Code of Ethics 1. Fundamental principles a.) universality b.) complementarity c.) ethics d.) community e.) responsibility 2. Core values a.) individual autonomy and respect for human beings b.) confidentiality c.) societal trust d.) non-maleficence e.) beneficence f.) justice and fairness g.) veracity III. Moral Philosophies A. Deontology/Nonconsequentialism B. Teleology/Consequentialism/Utiliarianism C. Virtue Ethics D. Rights vs. Duties IV. Ethical Decision-Making Model A. Ethical dilemma B. Steps 1. Identify the dilemma 2. Collect information 3. State the options 4. Apply ethical principles to the options 5. Make the decision 6. Implement the decision V. Arizona Practice Act A. Rules B. Statues C. Supervision 1. Direct 2. General D. Types of licensure VI. Professional Dental Hygienist A. Traits B. Competency 1. Learning continuum 2. Skill acquisition C. Responsibility 1. Dental hygienist 2. Patient 3. Informed consent 4. Prima facie duty D. The law 1. Criminal law 2. Civil law a.)contracts b.)intentional tort c.)unintentional tort 3. Malpractice a.)contributory negligence b.)respondeat superior 4. Employment law 5. Sexual harrassment a.)quid pro quo b.)hostile work environment E. Preceptorship |
| Document | Document Name | File Type |
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| Review Document | ADEA DH Competencies - 2018-01-05 18:27:19 Etc/GMT | application/pdf |