DHY-211 Dental Hygiene Ethics and Jurisprudence

This course is designed for the dental hygiene student focusing on dental laws, regulations, jurisprudence, and ethical decision making. Topics include discussions of ethical principles, theory, value, responsibility, justice, and law. Other topics include examination of the dental practice act, dental practice code of ethics, and the professional relationship of a dental hygienist to dentists and patients.

Credits

1 credit

Prerequisite

Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene program; AND take DHY-201 and DHY-202C.

Corequisite

Take DHY-220 and DHY-221C.

Session Cycle

Spring Only

Yearly Cycle

All Years