Introduction to Clinical Dental Hygiene Lab
DH100.1
Students apply concepts presented in DH 10 in laboratory and preclinical settings, with emphasis on development of basic instrumentation skills.
2 credits
None
Reference:
Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist, 11th ed., E. Wilkins
Foundations of Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist,4th edition, J. Gehrig and D.Willmann
Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation and Advanced Root Instrumentation, 7th ed., J. Nield-Gehrig
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins" Dental Drug Reference with Clinical Implications, 2nd ed., F. Pickett and J. Gurenlian
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Carrington College's Institutional Learning Outcomes illustrate the entire institution's commitment to ensuring that all graduates demonstrate proficiency in the following:
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Communication
2
Critical thinking
3
Professionalism
4
Collaboration
Programmatic Student Learning Outcomes are listed below:
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Deliver comprehensive dental hygiene care to patients in a variety of professional settings via the DH process of care.
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Demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking, work collaboratively, communicate clearly and act professionally.
Carrington College (CC) course content is developed in alignment with specific Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs).
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Upon completion of this course of study students will be able to conduct a comprehensive DH assessment to include documentation of all findings.
In addition to passing the course with a 70% or better, all skill evaluations must be completed and passed with a score of 75% or better. Refer to each skill evaluation for required competency level.
Assessment and Typodont Skill Evaluations:
Each skill evaluation must be passed with a minimum grade specified on the table of evaluations above and on each skill evaluation. All Skill evaluations will be timed. Time depends on the skill being tested. Skill evaluations are turned in at the end of each clinic session. Include full name, date, student number and signatures. Points towards skill evaluations are as follows: 1st attempt pass: Full points 2nd attempt pass: 5 points All first attempt skill evaluations must be completed by the due date or a zero will be awarded. Students who are unsuccessful in passing a skill evaluation after two (2) attempts will receive a zero and will be placed on academic warning. The student will be required to attend remediation. If the issue is not resolved the student will be placed on probation and may be dismissed from the program. All typodont skill attempts must be completed before skill integration/student-partner care. If not completed by the due date the student will be placed on academic probation and may be dismissed from the program. Students will not be able to work on student partners until all typodont skill evaluations are passed.
Skill Integration and Technique Activities on Student Partners:
Overall Daily Gradesheet
The purpose of the Overall Daily Grade Sheet is to facilitate student learning as well as focus on quality patient care. Once skill integration/patient care begins, the student's total score on the overall daily grade sheet must be a minimum of 75% to receive credit for the day. The number of acceptable points will be divided by the total of accepted and needs improvement points. If 75% is not obtained, any activities completed that day will not receive credit and a remediation session may be scheduled. The student self-assessment and tracking sections of the form is to be completed before handing the patient chart in for grading. Sign the graded performance evaluation upon return from the pod instructor and place the form in the Junior clinic cart according to student number.
Critical errors and missing graded performance sessions will result in zero for the day's activities. Failure to turn in correctly filled out evaluation sheets in a timely manner may result in a point reduction.
*All Evaluation forms are due no later than the last day of clinic. Any forms turned in after that date will be considered missing and will result in 0 points.
CRITICAL ERRORS - will result in 0 points Critical errors are either a direct violation of treatment consent or direct violation of clinical protocols possibly causing harm to a patient. Critical errors may earn the student clinician a zero for the day. Critical errors include, but are not limited to the following clinical examples:
A student receiving the same critical error over time or multiple critical errors at one time may warrant further employability probation as a result.
Practicum-Typodont Instrumentation:
Occupational Skills Competency Exam (OSCE)
Each student will be required to participate in the clinical practicum (OSCE). The OSCE is a method of examination often used in healthcare to test clinical skill performance and competence. The OSCE usually comprises of a circuit of short timed stations, in which each student rotates through the established work stations, completing the various tasks set-up at each station. All students are tested on the same stations and tasks on a timed rotational basis. Students will be required to demonstrate all instrumentation skills taught throughout the term, instrument identification on all instruments given that term (100%) and complete a comprehensive practicum worksheet. All instrumentation skill evaluations will be completed on typodonts. All skill evaluations will be held to the minimum standard of 75% to pass, however, it will be run as a final exam and multiple attempts will not be offered. Any student earning less than 75% on a given skill evaluation will receive a zero for that skill evaluation. Any student who does not pass one or more component of the practicum, they will be placed on probation and may be dismissed from the program. If the student is placed on probation they will need to attend a separate remediation program.
Student Partner Skill Evaluations:
Each student will complete the probe, explorer and one skill evaluation (maxillary and mandibular) for each instrument on their student partner. A minimum score of 75% must be earned on each skill evaluation. All skill evaluations will be held to the minimum standard of 75% to pass (please note higher point value for this week), however, it will be run as a final exam and multiple attempts will not be offered. Any student earning less than 75% on a given skill evaluation will receive a zero for that skill evaluation. The Clinic Coordinator will then determine if a probationary status will be needed as the student enters DH 200 the following term.
Attendance:
The Dental Hygiene Program is consistent with the attendance policy as addressed in the Carrington College Catalog. Students are expected to attend all class meetings. If a student is going to miss a class, lab or clinic session, the instructor and program director must be notified in advance. Should a student be absent from a:
Professional Conduct:
Talking in class, cell phones, texting, eating, cheating, plagiarism and any other unprofessional behavior is considered unacceptable. Students shall comply with the Carrington College Academic Honor Code and other policies as set forth in the Carrington College Student Handbook. Using cell phones or other recording devices to record lectures is unacceptable without the prior consent of the instructor for each class.
Professional Dress:
Students are to follow the rules and regulations pertaining to professional dress and appearance as set forth by Carrington College and the Dental Hygiene Clinic Manual.
Week/Day | SLO, Topic, Weekly Instructional Objectives | Reading/ Resources | Learning Experiences, Assignments, Due Dates and What to bring (estimated time allocations for each clinic session)
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1/day one
| SLO # 1 Topic 1 Introduction to the Profession of Dental Hygiene-Professional Responsibility Upon completion of this instruction, the student will be able to:
| Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist Chapter 1: The Professional Dental Hygienist
| Reading Assignment Instrument distribution/identification/labeling Clinic policies reviewed |
1/day two | SLO # 1 Topic 1 continued Introduction to the Profession of Dental Hygiene-Professional Responsibility & Orientation to Clinic to include Clinic Protocols and Medical Emergencies- Topic 1 objectives continued | Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist Chapter 1: The Professional Dental Hygienist
| Reading Assignment Clinic policies reviewed to include clinic emergency protocols per campus |
2/day one
| SLO # 1 Topic 2 Basic Concepts of Infection Control in the Dental Setting Upon completion of this instruction, the student will be able to:
| Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist Chapter 4: Infection Control: Transmissible Diseases Chapter 5:Exposure Control Barriers for Patient and Clinician Chapter 6: Infection Control: Clinical Procedures | Reading Assignment Clinic policies reviewed to include infection control policies and emergency protocols Bring: Utility gloves Goggles Multi colored pen Small exam kit Skill evaluations: Professional Appearance due Practice Handwashing PPE Infection Control set up and breakdown |
2/day two | SLO # 1 Topic 2 Continued Basic Concepts of Infection Control in the Dental Setting & Medical Emergencies Video
| Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist Chapter 4: Infection Control: Transmissible Diseases Chapter 5:Exposure Control Barriers for Patient and Clinician Chapter 6: Infection Control: Clinical Procedures | Reading Assignment Clinic policies reviewed to include clinic infection control policies and emergency policies Bring: Utility gloves Goggles Multi colored pen Small exam kit Skill evaluations: Hand Washing skill eval due Infection Control skill eval due Practice: Watch Medical Emergency Video |
3 day one
| SLO # 1 Topic 3 Medical History, Vital Signs, Pulse, Respiration, ASA status Medical History and Vital Signs Upon completion of this instruction, the student will be able to:
| Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist Chapter 9: Personal, Dental, and Medical Histories Chapter 10: Vital Signs
| Reading Assignment Clinic policies reviewed to include clinic infection control policies and emergency policies Bring: Utility gloves Goggles Multi colored pen Small exam kit Prepare: Individual student health histories Small instrument kit for sterilization Lecture: Ergonomic demo Blood Pressure/vitals demo Extra/Intra Oral Exam demo Practice: Set-up dental charts Review med history Practice vitals |
3/ day two | SLO #1 Topic 4-6 Basic Principles for Ergonomic Positioning (grasp, fulcrums) and the Comprehensive extra/intraoral exam Upon completion of this instruction, the student will be able to: Ergonomics/Patient and Operator Positioning/Direct and Indirect Vision
Extraoral examination
Intraoral Examination including Gingival Description
| Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist Chapter 7:Patient Reception and Ergonomic Practice Foundations of Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist Chapter 10: Gingival Tissues Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation & Advance Root Instrumentation Module 1:Principles of Positioning Module 2:Clinician Clock Positions Module 3:Instrument Grasp Module 4: Mirror and Finger Rests in Anterior Sextants Module 5: Mirror and Finger Rests in Mandibular Posterior Sextants Module 6: Mirror and Finger Rests in Maxillary Posterior Sextants | Bring: Utility gloves Goggles x2 (patient and operator) Multi colored pen Small exam kit-sterilized Practice: Previously learned skills & Extra/intra oral/gingival exam on partners Homework: Ergonomic exercise-specific to campus |
4/day one
| SLO #1 Topic 5 and 6 Continued Comprehensive extra/intraoral exam
| Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist Chapter 11:Extraoral and Intraoral Examination Chapter 14:The Periodontium
| Bring: Utility gloves Goggles x2 (patient and operator) Multi colored pen Blood pressure cuff and steth Small exam kit-sterilized Skill Evaluations: Health History Blood Pressure Pulse, Respiration, Temperature Practice: Previously learned skills & Extra/Intra oral/gingival exam on partners Homework: Ergonomic exercise-specific to campus |
4/day two | SLO #1 Topic 5 and 6 Continued Comprehensive extra/intraoral exam
| Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist Chapter 11:Extraoral and Intraoral Examination Chapter 14:The Periodontium
| Bring: Utility gloves Goggles x2 (patient and operator) Multi colored pen Blood pressure cuff and steth Small exam kit-sterilized Practice: Previous learned skills & Extra/Intra oral exam on partners Ergonomic exercises-specific to campus |
5/day one
| SLO #1 Topic 7 Periodontal assessment, documentation and Use and application of the periodontal probe Upon completion of this instruction, the student will be able to:
| Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist Chapter 15:Periodontal Examination Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation & Advance Root Instrumentation Module 8:Technique Essentials Movement and Orientation to Tooth Surface Module 11:Periodontal Probes and Basic Probing Technique | Bring: Utility gloves Goggles x2 (patient and operator) Multi colored pen Blood pressure cuff and steth TWO-Small exam kits-sterilized and non-sterilized Typodont (and CC Pole Check-out/ Distribution) Skill evaluations: Extra/Intra Oral/Gingival Description Practice Previously learned skills on partners Practice probing on typodont |
5/day two | SLO #1 Topic 7 Continued Periodontal assessment, documentation & Use and application of the periodontal probe
| Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist Chapter 15:Periodontal Examination Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation & Advance Root Instrumentation Module 8:Technique Essentials Movement and Orientation to Tooth Surface Module 11:Periodontal Probes and Basic Probing Technique | Bring: Utility gloves Goggles x2 (patient and operator) Multi colored pen Blood pressure cuff and steth TWO-Small exam kit-sterilized and non-sterilized Typodont and pole Practice Previously learned skills on partners Practice probing on typodont |
6/ day one
| SLO #1 Topic 8 Use and application of the explorer & Identification and documentation of deposits Upon completion of this instruction, the student will be able to:
| Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist Chapter 19:Dental Biofilm and other Soft Deposits Chapter 20:Calculus Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation & Advance Root Instrumentation Module 12:Explorers
| Bring: Utility gloves Goggles x2 (patient and operator) Multi colored pen Blood pressure cuff and steth TWO-Small exam kit-sterilized and non-sterilized Typodont and pole Skill evaluations: Probing technique on the typodont Practice Practice probing on typodont Practice explorer on typodont |
6/day two | SLO #1 Topic 8 Continued Use and application of the explorer & Identification and documentation of deposits
| Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist Chapter 19:Dental Biofilm and other Soft Deposits Chapter 20:Calculus Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation & Advance Root Instrumentation Module 12:Explorers | Bring: Utility gloves Goggles x2 (patient and operator) Multi colored pen Blood pressure cuff and steth TWO-Small exam kit-sterilized and non-sterilized Typodont and pole Skill evaluations: Explorer technique on the typodont Practice Previously learned skills on partners Practice probing on typodont Practice explorer on typodont |
7/day one | SLO #1 Topic 9 Use of the Universal Instruments Sickle Scalers and Universal Curets Upon completion of this instruction, the student will be able to:
| Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation & Advance Root Instrumentation Module 7: Instrument Design and Classification Module 14:Sickle Scalers Module 15: Universal Curets | Bring: Utility gloves Goggles x 2 (patient and operator) Multi colored pen Blood pressure cuff and steth One large exam kit- non-sterilized Typodont and pole Skill evaluations: Explorer technique on the typodont Practice Paint instrument-Nield text page 203 Practice probe on typodoont Practice explorer on typodont Practice Universal Sickles and Curets on typodont |
7/day two | SLO #1 Topic 9 Continued Use of the Universal Instruments Sickle Scalers and Universal Curets | Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation & Advance Root Instrumentation Module 7: Instrument Design and Classification Module 14:Sickle Scalers Module 15: Universal Curets | Bring: Utility gloves Goggles x 2 (patient and operator) Multi colored pen Blood pressure cuff and steth One large exam kit- non-sterilized Typodont and pole Practice Previously learned skills on partners Typodont practice on sickles and curets |
8/day one | SLO #1 Topics 1-9 Practice all skills on typodont today All typodont skill evaluations must be completed by today (No student/patient care today) | Review of previous reading material | Bring; Typodont & Pole 1 lg. exam kit-Non sterilized Skill Evaluation: Typodont - universal curet & sickle ALL skill evaluations(initial and additional attempts) on typodont must be completed by today Practice- all instrumentation skills on typodont |
8/day two | SLO #1 Topics 1-9 Practice all skills & Instrumentation on student partner Clinician A - Maxillary R sextant
| Review of previous reading material | Bring: Utility gloves Goggles x 2 (patient and operator) Multi colored pen Blood pressure cuff and steth One large exam kit- sterilized Floss Skill Integration Day-Patient Care Practice: Clinician A-Practice all previously learned skills on student partner in the Maxillary Right Sextant Technique Activity Goal: Blood Pressure Extra/Intra-Oral Exam & Gingival Description Maxillary Right Sextant |
9/day one | SLO # 1 Topics 1-9 Topic 10 Dental Charting Upon completion of this instruction, the student will be able to:
Practice all skills & Instrumentation on student partner Clinician B - Maxillary R sextant | Review of previous material & Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist Chapter 17: The Teeth | Bring: Utility gloves Goggles x 2 (patient and operator) Multi colored pen Blood pressure cuff and steth One large exam kit- sterilized Floss Skill Integration Day-Patient Care Practice: Clinician B-Practice all previously learned skills on student partner in the Maxillary Right Sextant Technique Activity Goal: Blood Pressure Extra/Intra-Oral Exam & Gingival Description Dental Charting Maxillary Right Sextant |
9/day two | SLO #1 Topics 1-10 Practice all skills & Instrumentation on student partner Clinician A - Maxillary Anterior Sextant and Maxillary Left Sextant & Dental Charting
| Review of previous material | Bring: Utility gloves Goggles x 2 (patient and operator) Multi colored pen Blood pressure cuff and steth One large exam kit- sterilized Floss Skill Integration Day-Patient Care Practice: Clinician A - Practice all previously learned skills on student partner and Maxillary Anterior Sextant and Maxillary Left Sextant Technique Activity Goal: Dental Charting Maxillary Anterior Sextant and Maxillary Left Sextant |
10/day one | SLO #1 Topics 1-10 Practice all skills & Instrumentation on student partner Topic 11 Identification of Dental Deposits utilizing the Plaque Index Upon completion of this instruction, the student will be able to:
Clinician B - Maxillary Anterior Sextant and Maxillary Left Sextant | Review of previous material | Bring: Utility gloves Goggles x 2 (patient and operator) Multi colored pen Blood pressure cuff and steth One large exam kit- sterilized Floss Disclosing solution Patient mirror Skill Integration day-Patient Care Practice: Clinician B - Practice all previously learned skills on student partner and Maxillary Anterior Sextant and Maxillary Left Sextant Technique Activity Goal: Plaque Index Oral hygiene instruction Maxillary Anterior Sextant and Maxillary Left Sextant |
10/day two | SLO #1 Topics 1-10 Comprehensive Instrument Skill Practicum Typodont Instrumentation (OSCE) Instrument Identification & Comprehensive Practicum Worksheet | Review of previous material | Bring: Protective eyewear Pen Practicum Typodont Instrumentation Activity- Typodont instrumentation skill evals Instrument identification Comprehensive Practicum Worksheet |
11/day one | SLO #1 Topic 12 Formulating the Dental Hygiene Care Plan Upon completion of this instruction, the student will be able to:
| Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist Chapter 23:Planning for Dental Hygiene Care Chapter 24: The Dental Hygiene Care Plan | Bring: Pen iPad/textbooks/DH10 resources Practice: Develop a treatment plan on your student partner. Utilize prior assessments and formulate a dental hygiene care plan Clinicians A and B split clinic time |
11/day two | SLO #1 Topics 1-11 & Integrate the Caries Management by Risk Assessment from DH 15 Clinician A Mandibular Left Quadrant
| Bring: Utility gloves Goggles x 2 (patient and operator) Multi colored pen Blood pressure cuff and steth One large exam kit- sterilized Floss Disclosing solution Patient mirror Skill Integration day-Patient Care Practice: Clinician A - Practice all previously learned skills on student partner and Mandibular Left Quadrant Technique Activity Goal: Plaque Index Oral hygiene instruction Mandibular Left Quadrant | |
12/day one | SLO #1 Topics 1-11 Clinician B Mandibular Left Quadrant
| Bring: Utility gloves Goggles x 2 (patient and operator) Multi colored pen Blood pressure cuff and steth One large exam kit- sterilized Floss Disclosing solution Patient mirror Skill Integration day-Patient Care Practice: Clinician B - Practice all skills on student partner and Mandibular Left Quadrant Technique Activity Goal: Mandibular Left Quadrant | |
12/day two | SLO #1 Topics 1-11 & Integrate the assessment of Occlusion from DH 14.1 & Integrate the Caries Management by Risk Assessment from DH 15 Clinician A Mandibular Right Quadrant
| Bring: Utility gloves Goggles x 2 (patient and operator) Multi colored pen Blood pressure cuff and steth One large exam kit- sterilized Floss Disclosing solution Patient mirror pH test strips Skill Integration day-Patient Care Practice: Clinician A - Practice all skills on student partner and Mandibular Right Quadrant CAMBRA assessment Technique Activity Goal: Occlusion Mandibular Right Quadrant | |
13/day one | SLO #1 Topics 1-11 & Integrate the assessment of Occlusion from DH 14.1 Clinician B Mandibular Right Quadrant
| Bring: Utility gloves Goggles x 2 (patient and operator) Multi colored pen Blood pressure cuff and steth One large exam kit- sterilized Floss Disclosing solution Patient mirror pH test strips Skill Integration day-Patient Care Practice: Clinician B - Practice all skills on student partner and Mandibular Right Quadrant CAMBRA Assessment Technique Activity Goal: Occlusion Mandibular Right quadrant | |
13/day two | SLO #1 Topics 1-11 Clinician A and B Practice Day on Patient Partner Instrumentation Skills | Bring: Utility gloves Goggles x 2 (patient and operator) Multi colored pen Blood pressure cuff and steth One large exam kit- sterilized Patient Care Practice Practice instrumentation in preparation for Week 15 Partner Skill Evaluations | |
14/day one | SLO #1 Topic 13 & 14 Coronal Polish Procedures & Topical Fluoride Application Upon completion of this instruction, the student will be able to: Coronal Polish Procedures
Topical Fluoride Application
Clinician A disclose, polish and fluoride | Bring: Utility gloves Goggles x 2 (patient and operator) Multi colored pen Blood pressure cuff and steth One large exam kit- sterilized Floss Disclosing solution Sterilized Handpiece Patient Care Practice Clinician A- disclose, coronal polish, fluoride application (varnish maxillary arch and tray mandibular arch) Technique Activity Goal: Polish Fluoride tray Fluoride Varnish | |
14/day two | SLO #1 Topic 13 & 14 Continued Coronal Polish Procedures & Topical Fluoride Application Clinician B disclose, polish and fluoride | Bring: Utility gloves Goggles x 2 (patient and operator) Multi colored pen Blood pressure cuff and steth One large exam kit- sterilized Floss Disclosing solution Sterilized Handpiece Patient Care Practice Clinician B- disclose, coronal polish, fluoride application (varnish maxillary arch and tray mandibular arch) Technique Activity Goal: Polish Fluoride tray Fluoride Varnish | |
15/day one | SLO #1 Topic 1-9 Partner Skill Evaluations (half the instruments) Maxillary and Mandibular Arch Instrumentation Periodontal Probe teeth TBD by Instructor Sickle Maxillary and Mandibular Anterior and Posterior teeth TBD by Instructor Clinician A and B | Bring: Utility gloves Goggles x 2 (patient and operator) Multi colored pen Blood pressure cuff and steth One large exam kit- sterilized Partner Skill Evaluations Maxillary and Mandibular Arch Instrumentation Periodontal Probe Sickle Instrument- Anterior and Posterior Clinician A and B | |
15/day two | SLO #1 Topic 1-9 Partner Skill Evaluations (half the instruments) Maxillary and Mandibular Arch Instrumentation Explorer teeth TBD by Instructor Universal Maxillary and Mandibular Anterior and Posterior teeth TBD by Instructor Clinician A and B | Bring: Utility gloves Goggles x 2 (patient and operator) Multi colored pen Blood pressure cuff and steth One large exam kit- sterilized Partner Skill Evaluations Maxillary and Mandibular Arch Instrumentation Explorer Universal Instrument- Anterior and Posterior Clinician A and B | |
16 | There is no final in this course. |
The maximum score in this class is 1,000 points. The graded activities, which contribute to your final grade, are weighted as follows.
Assignment | Points | Weighting | |||
Assessment Skill Evaluations | 250 points | 25% | |||
Week | Skill | Competency Level | Points | ||
2/day one | Professional Appearance | 100% | 25 | ||
2/day two | Hand Washing | 100% | 25 | ||
2/day two | Infection control set-up | 80% | 25 | ||
2/day two | Infection control break-down | 80% | 25 | ||
4/day one | Health History | 80% | 25 | ||
4/day one | Blood Pressure | 80% | 25 | ||
4/day one | Pulse, Respirations and Temperature | 80% | 25 | ||
5 | Extraoral Exam (EO) | 80% | 25 | ||
5 | Intraoral Exam (IO) | 80% | 25 | ||
5 | Gingival Description | 80% | 25 | ||
Assignment | Points | Weighting | |||
Typodont Skill Evaluations | 150 points | 15% | |||
Week | Skill | Competency Level | Points | ||
6/day one | Periodontal Probe | 75% | 25 | ||
7/day one | Explorer | 75% | 25 | ||
8/day one | Sickle (Anterior) | 75% | 25 | ||
8/day one | Sickle (Posterior) | 75% | 25 | ||
8/day one | Universal (Anterior) | 75% | 25 | ||
8/day one | Universal (Posterior) | 75% | 25 | ||
Skill Integration and Technique Activities on Student Partners | Weighting | ||||
Week | Skill | Competency Level | Points | 100 points | 10% |
Week 8/day two and Week 9/day one | Instrumentation-Upper right sextant on student partner | 75% | 10 | ||
Week9/day two and Week 10/day one | Instrumentation-Maxillary anterior sextant on student partner | 75% | 10 | ||
Week9/day two and Week 10/day one | Instrumentation-Upper left sextant on student partner | 75% | 10 | ||
Week 11/day two and Week 12/day one | Instrumentation-Mandibular left quadrant | 75% | 15 | ||
Week 12/day two and Week 13/day one | Instrumentation-Mandibular right quadrant | 75% | 15 | ||
Week 8/day two-Week 9/day one | Vitals-Blood Pressure, Pulse, Respiration and Temperature | 75% | 4 | ||
Week 8/day two-Week 9/day one | Extra/Intra Oral Exam | 75% | 4 | ||
Assignment | Points | Weighting | |||
Week | Skill | Competency Level | Points | 100 points | 10% |
Week 8/day two-Week 9/day one | Gingival Description | 75% | 4 | ||
Week 9/day one and two | Dental Charting | 75% | 4 | ||
Week 10/day one and Week 11/day two | Plaque Index | 75% | 4 | ||
Week 10/day one and Week 11/day two | Oral Hygiene Education | 75% | 4 | ||
Week 12/day two and Week 13/day one | Occlusion | 75% | 4 | ||
Week 14 day one and two | Coronal Polish | 75% | 4 | ||
Week 14 day one and two | Fluoride Varnish Maxillary arch | 75% | 4 | ||
Week 14 day one and two | Fluoride Tray Mandibular arch
| 75% | 4 | ||
Practicum Typodont Instrumentation Occupational Skills Competency Exam (OSCE) | Weighting | ||||
Week | Skill | Competency Level | Points | 200 points | 20% |
10/day two | Periodontal Probe teeth TBD by Instructor | 75% | 25 | ||
10/day two | Explorer teeth TBD by Instructor | 75% | 25 | ||
10/day two | Sickle Anterior teeth TBD by Instructor | 75% | 25 | ||
10/day two | Sickle Posterior teeth TBD by Instructor | 75% | 25 | ||
10/day two | Universal Anterior teeth TBD by Instructor | 75% | 25 | ||
10/day two | Universal Posterior teeth TBD by Instructor | 75% | 25 | ||
10/day two | Instrument Identification | 100% | 25 | ||
10/day two | Comprehensive Practicum Worksheet | Complete worksheet | 25 | ||
Assignment | Points | Weighting | |||
Student Partner Skill Evaluations | 300 points | 30% | |||
Week | Skill | Competency Level | Points | ||
15/day one | Periodontal Probe teeth TBD by Instructor | 75% | 50 | ||
15/day two | Explorer teeth TBD by Instructor | 75% | 50 | ||
15/ day one | Sickle Maxillary and Mandibular Anterior teeth TBD by Instructor | 75% | 50 | ||
15/ day one | Sickle Maxillary and Mandibular Posterior teeth TBD by Instructor | 75% | 50 | ||
15/ day two | Universal Maxillary and Mandibular Anterior teeth TBD by Instructor |
75% | 50 | ||
15/ day two | Universal Maxillary and Mandibular Posterior teeth TBD by Instructor | 75% | 50 | ||
Total | 1,000 | 100% | |||
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| Letter Grade | Points | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| A | 900–1,000 | 90% to 100% |
| B | 800–899 | 80% to 89% |
| C | 700–799 | 70% to 79% |
| D | 600–699 | 60% to 69% |
| F | 599 and below | Below 60% |
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This tutorial is a resource for citing references using the latest edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Highlights include purposes of citing, guidelines and examples of how to cite sources in text and at the end of a paper, and how to format a reference list or an entire paper.
APA Handbook
This handbook is a resource for citing references using the latest edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Highlights include APA websites, practice exercises, ways to avoid plagiarism, and guidelines and examples for how to use sources, cite sources in discussion posts, cite in the text and at the end of a paper, edit citations, and format a reference list or an entire paper.
Student APA Training
This video will teach you the basics that you need to know in order to get started with APA style citation. No special software or set-up is required for the video.
American Psychological Association (APA) Style Website
This website provides answers to frequently asked questions and lists APA manuals, style guides, and software available for sale. Purchase is optional. Two good references are the Concise Rules of APA Style and the latest edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.
Participation is earned in an online class by responding to discussion questions each week. Each week contains a discussion board, which is designed to explore the contents of the class and develop your collaborative skills. Discussions are graded upon:
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High |
Your contributions to each topic indicate your mastery of the materials assigned. Your responses might integrate multiple views and/or show value as a seed for reflection for other participants' responses to the thread. You provide evidence that you are reading the assigned materials and other student postings and are responding accordingly, bringing out interesting interpretations. You know the facts and are able to analyze them and handle conceptual ideas. Examples of high quality posts include:
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Medium |
You have meaningful interaction with other participants' postings. Posts that state "I agree" or "I disagree" include an explanation of what is disagreed or agreed upon and why, or they introduce an argument that adds to the discussion. However, you may have rambling, lengthy posts that show no sign of having been re-read and refined before posting, and your writing suffers lack of clarity and comprehension. Your posts demonstrate some confidence with the materials but may be just a bit off target in one area or another. |
Low |
You will receive little credit in the week's discussion if you just show up and make trivial comments, without adding any new thought to the discussion. At the low end of the spectrum, not participating gets a zero. If you are not in the discussion, you do not earn any points. |
It is expected that you use correct grammar and punctuation in your Discussion posts. In addition, please avoid using text message speak (e.g. lol, rofl, brb).
Please be respectful of your fellow students and your professor. Remember, even an innocent remark in the online environment can be misconstrued. Therefore, proofread your responses carefully before you post them to make sure that others will not take them as personal attacks.
Finally, each week contains a non-graded Q&A forum. This is where you should be posting any questions or concerns related to the course. If you have a question or concern of a more personal nature, please email your professor.
Please be aware that your professor may have additional requirements.
In online classes, attendance and participation are not the same. Please note that attendance is tracked by Carrington College, whereas participation is graded by your instructor.
Attendance is monitored daily and is reviewed weekly. Remember that the online week begins on Monday and ends on Sunday. To be in attendance during a week, you must log in to your online class and post at least once on at least one day during every week. Deadlines for attendance are based on Mountain Time (MT).
Important points to remember about online attendance:
You may be placed on Attendance Warning and/or Probation if you fail to meet the attendance requirements. Sending assignments privately to your instructor does not make up for missed attendance. Faculty and administrative staff cannot excuse absences.
If you are not able to post to your online class for three or more consecutive days for any reason, then you are REQUIRED to contact your instructor. After three consecutive days of non-attendance, you will receive a "Please Respond" e-mail or letter. If you do not respond or log in within five days, then you may be terminated from the online program.
For on-ground classes, please see the Carrington College catalog for the attendance policy.
When are grades calculated, and how can I view my grades?
What should I do if a discrepancy is found with my grade?
What if I cannot get my work submitted on time?
What should I do if I have a disability that requires accommodation?
Carrington College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for eligible students with documented disabilities as defined by state and federal laws relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Our intent is to ensure that every student who makes a request for accommodations under ADA is advised of the accommodation process as promptly as possible. If you are a student with a verifiable documented disability, and you can provide medical documentation regarding this disability, then contact our ADA Officer at ADACarrington@carrington.edu for more information on how to receive ADA accommodations in your online classes or fax your request to 630-689-9052.
How can I get extra credit?
It is policy that extra credit will not be allowed in online courses for any reason.
When does the six-week term end?
When are weekly assignments due in my six-week class?