NWCCD 2014-15 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
NWCCD 2014-15 Catalog [This is an Archived Catalog.]


Dental Hygiene AAS



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The Dental Hygiene program is ADA accredited with an Associate of Applied Sciene Degree preceded by prerequisite coursework.  The program has an agreement with the University of Wyoming for a bachelor of science degree in dental hygiene upon completion of upper division courses.

Dental Hygiene Program Outcomes

  1. Practice dental hygiene care according to established professional and ethical standards.
  2. Apply scientific and theoretical principles to dental hygiene practice relevant to the changing needs of society.
  3. Demonstrate clinical skills for individualized client care in various practice settings.
  4. Evaluate the social, mental, physical, and spiritual factors influencing the health and well-being of diverse populations.
  5. Develop partnerships within the community.
  6. Relate life-long learning and self-evaluation to professional practice.
  7. Participate in the dental hygiene professional association.

Required Course of Study for AAS Degree

 

Application/Admission


Requirements for Admission include:

  1. Application for general admission to NWCCD-Sheridan College (http://www.sheridan.edu/admissions/application/)
  2. Complete Pre-requisite Courses (may apply to the Dental Program in the spring semester for the year of the application)
  3. Official transcripts from accredited colleges previouly attended with a cumulative GPA 2.75 or greater on the prerequisite courses only
  4. Application for admissions to the Sheridan College Dental Hygiene Program, submitted to Enrollment Services no later than February 15th (http://www.sheridan.edu/programs/dental_application.asp)

Prerequisite Course of Study


Students completing prerequisite coursework at other colleges and universities should include course descriptions and syllabi with the submission of their transcript(s), or contact the SC Records and Registration Office to insure transferability.  Completion of prerequisite courses does not guarantee automatic admission to the program.

Once a student has conditional acceptance into the program, the student must provide documentation of immunizations, CPR for Health Care Providers, and successful completion of a background check.  Students are responsible for purchasing instruments and required uniforms and for other fees associated with the program.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take National, Regional, and State Board Exams for licensure.

Total Credit Hours: 38


Sophomore Year


Junior Year


Total Degree Credit Hours: 66


Suggested Course of Study for BS Degree through University of Wyoming


Sheridan College requires the completion of an approved math reasoning course and a visual arts course for the A.S. degree.  The program strongly recommends completion of the A.S. degree.

Students seeking a University of Wyoming bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene will need to complete additional course work.  Please see a UW academic advisor early in your program for those requirements.

Total Credit Hours: 12


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