牙齿卫生学学士

该计划在完成先决条件和大部分通识教育课程后，允许学生进入理学学士学位课程。拥有理学学士学位的学生准备参加美国国家牙齿卫生委员会（NBDHE）的考试并获得执照的资格。以有能力，自信，安全，富有同情心，道德和法律的方式提供全面的个性化患者护理。循证实践，解决问题的能力和批判性思维能力，以指导临床判断和决策;通过有效的书面和口头交流技巧，展示与患者和其他医疗保健专业人员合作的能力;通过终身学习和参与，确保个人和专业发展在专业的牙齿卫生组织中展示临床技能和教学知识，以成功通过国家和地区的州议会考试。该计划为致力于
The program admits students to the Bachelor of Science degree program following completion of prerequisite and the majority of general education courses. With the Bachelor of Science degree, students are prepared to sit for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE-written exam) and Central Regional Dental Testing Services (CRDTS-patient based exam). Once the student successfully passes both exams, they will be eligible for licensure. Fast Facts<br>Two-step application process.<br>Outstanding faculty committed to advancing health care delivery.<br>Cohort program designed to be completed in 3 years.<br>Individual academic advising and support throughout the program.<br>Program Outcomes<br>The graduate of the Bachelor of Science program is prepared to:<br>provide comprehensive individualized patient care in a competent, confident, safe, compassionate, ethical and legal manner.<br>integrate evidence-based practice with problem solving, and critical thinking skills to inform clinical judgment and decision making.<br>demonstrate ability to collaborate with patients and other healthcare professionals through effective written and verbal communication skills.<br>ensure personal and professional growth through life-long learning and participation in professional dental hygiene organizations.<br>assess the oral health care needs of the various cultures in the community and develop relevant action plans to be implemented in a variety of healthcare settings.<br>demonstrate clinical skills and didactic knowledge to successfully pass national and regional state board examinations.