DH 229 - Seminar on Practical Exam

Credits: 2
Instructional Contact Hours: 3

Provides strategies and opportunities to practice skills to enhance success in licensure exams, position searches, and private practice.

Prerequisite(s): DH 210W, DH 213, DH 214W, DH 215, DH 216W, and DH 219W with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0).
Corequisite(s): DH 222W, DH 225, DH 227W, DH 228, and LWA 206C
Lecture Hours: 15 Lab Hours: 30
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives

Demonstrate knowledge of dental hygiene for successful completion of the dental hygiene national and state (regional) licensing examinations.
1. Complete the HESI practice exam(s).
2. Identify deficient dental hygiene subject knowledge areas.
3. Develop a study plan to increase dental hygiene knowledge base.
4. Develop test-taking skills and strategies.
5. Identify the exam criteria of the ADEX clinical exam.
6. Identify the scoring criteria of the ADEX clinical exam.
7. Practice the procedure of the ADEX clinical examination.
8. Participate in the ADEX orientation.
9. Participate in the mock ADEX clinical exercises.
Prepare for state licensing as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
1. Complete the application for Michigan Dental Hygiene licensure.
2. Meet with a Delta College advisor and apply for graduation.
3. Discuss the current laws and rules governing the dental hygiene practice.
4. Discuss the ethics of patient care.
Prepare for employment as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
1. Construct a cover letter and resume.
2. Demonstrate effective interviewing techniques.
3. Participate in simulated private practice clinical exercises to increase efficiency.
4. List the insurance codes for common dental hygiene services.
5. Demonstrate professionalism during private practice clinical exercises.
6. Discuss the implementation of HIPAA in private practice.
7. Interview a graduate to gain knowledge of clinical dental hygiene in a private practice office.
8. Compare and contrast the clinical dental hygiene educational experience to employment as a registered dental hygienist.
Identify career paths available to a registered dental hygienist.
1. Research career opportunities for the dental hygienist.
2. Compare and contrast the careers including required level of education, type of degree, professional experience, work responsibilities and earning potential.
3. Research degree completion, an alternative career as a registered dental hygienist or relocating for a position.
4. Develop a plan for degree completion, an alternative career as a registered dental hygienist, or relocating for a position.