■■.-.■■ 230 231 DENTAL SCIENCE COURSES Required Dental Science Courses DenSci 2201. Concepts of Community Dental Health (1) This course will present the basic concepts of planning and implementing community dental health programs. These principles include epidemiology, sociological concepts of health and illness, health behavior, public attitudes and principles of dental health education. DenSci 2205. Head/Neck and Dental Anatomy (2) Identification of major anatomical landmarks of the head and neck, their innervation, blood supply and function. Also includes instruction in the histology and embryology of head and neck development and tooth morphology. DenSci 2206. Clinical Dental Hygiene/Radiology (4) Clinical application of principles of DenSci 2207 and DenSci 2208. Must accompany DenSci 2207 and DenSci 2208. Three four-hour labs each week. DenSci 2207. Dental Hygiene I (3) Theory essential to performing clinical treatment, including, but not limited to armamentarium, client-operator positioning, aseptic technique, soft tissue exam, health history, principles of instrumentation and control therapy. Must accompany DenSci 2206. DenSci 2208. Radiology (2) Preparatory skills for clinical radiology. Includes lecture material on radiation safety and exposure techniques. Must accompany DenSci 2206. DenSci 2211. Oral Pathology (3) The study of manifestations of disease processes in the oral cavity. DenSci 2215. Periodontology (2) The study of basic periodontal structures and disease processes. DenSci 2216. Clinical Dental Hygiene II (3) Clinical application of DenSci 2217. Must accompany DenSci 2217. Two four-hour labs each week. Prerequisites: DenSci 2206 and DenSci 2207. DenSci 2217. Dental Hygiene II (3) Continuation of DenSci 2206. Didactic instruction for intermediate skills in dental hygiene treatment. Must accompany DenSci 2216. Prerequisites: DenSci 2207. DenSci 2219. Dental Materials (1) Identification and experiences with materials used in dental office procedures. DenSci 2235. Dental Medicine I (2) The study of common medical problems of dental patients and their treatment. DenSci DV2250. Professional Ethics (1) Professional Ethics is designed to provide dental hygiene students with a foundation in the professional standards governing the dental hygiene profession and the development of ethical decisionmaking skills, in the context of diversity and respect for others. Throughout the course the student will be guided to explore issues of diversity, prejudices they may have, and their responsibility to provide culturally sensitive care. DenSci 3301. Community Dental Health Service Learning Lab (1) This course leads the student through off-campus field projects with selected community agencies. DenSci 3305. Dental Medicine II (3) The study of local anesthesia with regard to pharmacology, administration techniques, methods of pain and apprehension control and nitrous oxide sedation. Includes laboratory experiences in the administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation. Prerequisite: DenSci 2235. DenSci 3336. Clinical Dental Hygiene III (4) Clinical application of DenSci 3337. This course must accompany DenSci 3337. Three four hour clinics each week. Prerequisite: DenSci 2206 and DenSci 2216. DenSci 3337. Dental Hygiene III (3) Continuation of DenSci 2207, 2217. Emphasis on advanced instrumentation in the care of clients with periodontal disease. Must accompany DenSci 3336. Prerequisite: DenSci 2207 and DenSci 2217. DenSci 3346. Clinical Dental Hygiene IV (4) Clinical lab which must accompany DenSci 3347. One eight hour clinic and one four hour clinic each week. Prerequisite: DenSci 2206, 2216, 3336. DenSci 3347. Dental Hygiene IV (2) Continuation of DenSci 2207, 2217, 3337. Emphasis on expanded client care services and on client populations with special treatment needs. Must accompany DenSci 3346. Prerequisite: DenSci 2207, 2217, 3337. Elective Courses DenSci SI2230. Oral Health Research & Statistics (2) This course is designed to provide the student with research design and statistics principles as they apply to oral health settings and issues. Prerequisite: WSU Math Competency. DenSci 2800. Individual Research (1-3) Special project in a student's area of interest. DenSci 2830. Directed Readings, Projects and Research (1-3) Limited to dental hygiene majors. A maximum of nine hours may be accumulated with this course. DenSci 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. DenSci 3130. Independent Study (1-3) Independent project in an area of interest; second year dental hygiene students only. Project approval by dental hygiene faculty. DenSci 4010. Interdisciplinary Health Care Teams (3) This course provides an interdisciplinary experience with the team concept as a priority. The students learn the role of the health care team members, each with their different skills and objectives. The course teaches students to practice an interdisciplinary approach as they research, interact and learn in the interdisciplinary environment of a health care setting. Cross-listed with HthSci and Nursng. DenSci 4405. Dental Hygiene Clinical Teaching Practice (4) Supervised teaching in the Weber State Dental Hygiene program. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor and acceptance into the BS/ DH major program. DenSci 4410. Dental Hygiene Needs of the Geriatric Client (2) An overview of dental health needs of elderly clients. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and acceptance into the BS/DH major program. / DenSci 4530. Principles and Application of Evidence-based Dental Hygiene Practice (2) Emphasis is on the critical appraisal of scientific literature, the development of clinical problem statements and hypotheses and the formulation of a research proposal. Ethical issues inherent in the research process and the identification of appropriate hypothesis testing procedures will also be discussed. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the BS/DH program and completion of WSU Quantitative Literacy requirement. DenSci SI4780. Baccalaureate Thesis (3) This course is designed to give dental hygiene students an opportunity to complete a thesis project in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the BS/DH major. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the BS/DH program, completion of the WSU Quantitative Literacy requirement and three (3) credit hours of course work meeting the scientific inquiry BS requirement. The student must also be concurrently involved in the practice of dental hygiene. DenSci 4800. Individual Research (1-3) Special project in a student's area of interest. DenSci 4810. Summer Elective Clinic (4) Summer intensive clinical course which allows the student to set personal achievement goals for clinical techniques and assists them through the process of skill development. DenSci 4830. Directed Readings, Projects and Research (1-3) Limited to dental hygiene majors. A maximum of nine hours may be accumulated with this course. DenSci 4890. Advanced Community or Clinical Work Experience (2) This course is designed to specifically meet the interests and career goals of the student. The student must be licensed to practice dental hygiene at the site in which the work experience will take place or have successfully completed an accredited dental hygiene program. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the BS/DH Program and consent of the instructor. DenSci 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. DenSci 4990. Seminar (1-2) Current concepts in dental hygiene for baccalaureate level dental hygiene students. PROGRAM Emergency Care and Rescue (EMT AND PARAMEDIC) Program Director: Ms. Valory Quick, RN, MS Location: Marriott Allied Health Building, Rm 409 Telephone Contact: Kay Van Kampen 801-626-6521 Associate Professor: Valory Quick Instructors: Cynthia L. Belnap, RN, BS; Richard Bingham, RN, BS Medical Advisor: D. Joan Balcombe, M.D. A paramedic is a person who renders advanced life support to persons at the site of an illness or injury or en route to a hospital facility. They function under the direct supervision of an Emergency Room Physician or Registered Nurse and are certified for such functioning by the Utah State Department of Health. The two-year applied science degree program in Emergency Care and Rescue (Paramedic) is based on a curriculum designed to provide an academic background in science, health related fields, and communication. The prerequisites provide the general requirements and foundation that prepares the student to meet the demands of the paramedic classes. Satisfactory completion of the prerequisite requirements are required prior to the paramedic application process and include: (1) a "C" or better in Health Science courses or equivalent classes and Medical Terminology; (2) an overall GPA of 2.7 or above; (3) one year full-time experience as an EMT-Basic within the last three years or equivalent. This program may require more than two years for completion depending upon the timing it takes for an individual to obtain their work experience. Weber State contracts with authorized agencies to train their employees for paramedic certification. Students who successfully complete contracted programs receive a certificate of completion. Emergency Care and Rescue (Paramedic) ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (A.A.S.) » Program Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program. See the Admission Requirements listed below. » Grade Requirements: Demonstrate ability to achieve scholastically. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 60-63 credit hours is required for graduation - 38 of these are required within the program. Three upper division credit hours (courses numbered 3000 and above) are required within the program. Advisement Emergency Care and Rescue students are encouraged to meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program review. Call 801-626-6521 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements Students are eligible to apply for admission to the Emergency Care and Rescue (Paramedic) program upon completion of the following: 1. Make application to Weber State University 2. Satisfactory completion of the prerequisite requirements 3. Completion of the Paramedic program application form by designated date: a. Completion of two personal reference forms b. Completion of personality/inventory questionnaire c. Payment of the $10 application fee 4. Current EMT-Basic Utah certification with verification of experience 5. A personal interview 6. The Paramedic program committee recommendation General Education Refer to pages 39-42 for Associate of Applied Science Degree requirements. The following courses required for this program will also fulfill general education requirements: Biomedical core courses (see below), CommHU1050, Psych SS1010 and Soclgy SS/DV1020. Course Requirements for A.A.S. Degree Required Prerequisite Courses (24-36 credit hours) The following requirements must be satisfied as prerequisites for the Paramedic courses numbered 2000 and above. Paramd 1000 EMT Basic (2) Paramd 1001 EMT Basic Lab (4) Paramd 1010* EMT Intermediate Intro (2) Paramd 1011* EMT Intermediate Intro Lab (2) . ./■■■ PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business & Econ MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG EC0N/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC CLS DENSCI PARAMD - HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Weber State University 2001-2002 Catalog Weber State University 2001-2002 Catalog