Dental hygienist program wccc

Dental hygienists work closely with dentists. No student activity will be charged during the Summer Term. Susan Smith Dental Department Chair srsmith waynecc. Penny Coates Dental Hygiene Instructor plcoates waynecc. Types Of Aid Tuition and Fees. Home Academics Programs Dental Hygiene. Individual wages may vary based on experience, industry, location and specific job requirements. Learn more about financial aid. All programs at WCTC comply with local, state, and federal infection control policies, including the use of standard precautions as stipulated by current CDC guidelines.

Written policies and instructions on infection control protocol to minimize the risk of disease transmission is provided throughout the courses in the curriculum. Compliance of safety practices is evaluated throughout your clinical experiences to ensure a safe educational environment. Please note that some clinical sites require compliance with various COVID safety protocols and measures as a condition to placement.

Students may individually address clinical placement requirements with Jenny Clausen , Clinical Placement Specialist. Students seeking accommodation due to documented disability should contact the Student Accessibility Office. Students seeking accommodation due to a sincerely held religious belief should contact Jonathan Pedraza in the Student Development Office.

What Makes This Program Unique? Student dental hygienists complete procedures under the supervision of a licensed dentist and registered hygienist. Involvement with the Dental Hygiene Club SADHA reinforces the importance of the dental hygienist's role in community service efforts and continuing education. Launch Experience. They perform Dual enrollment offers high school students an opportunity to get a head start in high-demand fields while earning college credits.

You may have the opportunity to obtain credit for the college-level skills and knowledge you've already acquired through prior coursework, work experience and more.

WCTC has credit transfer agreements with many four-year institutions that allow our degree graduates to transfer credits into a baccalaureate program, often at junior-level standing. Dental Hygienist. Program Information. Program Code Time to Degree More than 2 years. Start Date August How You'll Learn On Campus. Summer Start This program cannot be started in summer. Tuition Costs The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors, including where you live, how your program is delivered, how long it takes to finish your program and the financial aid you receive.

The Commission on Dental Accreditation will review complaints that relate to a program's compliance with accreditation standards. The Commission is interested in the sustained quality and continued improvement of dental and dental-related education programs but does not intervene on behalf of individuals or act as a court of appeal for individuals in matters of admission, appointment, promotion or dismissal of faculty, staff or students.

Only written, signed complaints will be considered by the Commission; oral and unsigned complaints will not be considered. The Commission strongly encourages attempts at informal or formal resolution through the program's or sponsoring institution's internal processes prior to initiating a formal complaint with the Commission. The following list is a suggested sequence in which students may plan their class schedules to ensure graduation in two years. Jump to main content. Dental Hygiene.

Career and Technical Studies. Length: Five-semester two-year program. Purpose: The two-year program is designed to prepare the student as a skilled, educated health care provider with the knowledge and skills necessary to become part of the dental health team.

Program Goals The following program goals reflect the mission of the WCC Dental Hygiene Program competencies: Develop competencies required for entry into dental hygiene practice by providing the necessary educational settings and experiences. Develop health promotion and disease prevention activities for diverse populations in a variety of settings. Demonstrate commitment to the legal and ethical practice of dental hygiene.

Provide a clinical education based on a model of prevention designed to promote optimal oral and systemic health Provide students with an interdisciplinary, evidence-based curriculum, reflective of contemporary health care delivery.

Occupational Objectives: A licensed dental hygienist, working under the general supervision of a dentist, may work in general or specialized dental offices, clinics, public health agencies, or teaching institutions. In order to meet the admission requirements, the applicant must have completed: A WCC application including all high school and college transcripts or a copy of GED by February Competency in English and Math Essentials MTE as demonstrated through the placement and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required MTE units or equivalent.

Shadowing hours; 16 observation hours to be completed by Feb.