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Show Allied Health Sciences — Dental Hygiene Allied Health Sciences — Dental Hygiene least 20 of the required credit hours in major courses taken for Honors credit; (5) in the case of the major leading to the baccalaureate degree, complete an Honors Senior Project course. (This project may be included among the foregoing requirements.) Students seeking the Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Technician major may receive Honors credit in any Medical Technology course. Students taking the Radiologic Technology major may receive credit in all Radiologic Technology courses, except Radiologic Technology 102, 104, 130, 135, and 240. Students taking the Respiratory Therapy major may receive credit in any Respiratory Therapy course. Students taking the Dental Hygiene major may receive credit in any Dental Hygiene course. Students taking the Nursing major may receive credit in the following courses: Nursing 111-112, 121-122, 201- 202, 211-212, and 283. All students desiring Honors credit should seek permission from individual program directors at the time of registration. At the beginning of the course the student should make a written agreement with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. This written agreement will be filed immediately with the program director. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES Phil M. Smith, Director Description: The program provides graduates of two-year or certificate allied health programs with advanced level skills and knowledge in their own clinical discipline. In addition enrolled students are provided a program of concentrated study in health care management, educational methodology or other related areas specifically designed for use in the health care setting. Education: The curriculum is currently approved for graduates or those with the approved equivalent education in Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy or Dental Hygiene. The curriculum is six (6) quarters in length. A specific curriculum pattern can, with consultation, be tailored to the needs and specific interests of the student. Successful completion entitles the graduate to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Allied Health Sciences. Admission Procedure: To be eligible for acceptance in the Bachelor of Allied Health Sciences Program a candidate must: (1) make application to Weber State College (for those not already enrolled); (2) make application to the Bachelor of Allied Health Sciences Program; (3) submit evidence of associate degree or equivalent training in one of the two- year associate degree clinical programs (Radiologic Sciences, Respiratory Therapy, or Dental Hygiene); (4) submit all college transcripts; (5) be interviewed by the specific program director; and (6) after consultation obtain approval of a specific course of study by the director of the Bachelor of Allied Health Science Program. 64 Program: Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Sciences I. General Requirements: A. Specific course requirements of the college (see index). B. Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). C. Allied Health majors must have an overall G.P.A. of 2.00 or C. D. Allied Health majors must have a C or better in major courses. E. A minimum of 183 credit hours are required for this degree. F. Sixty (60) of the 183 credit hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). II. Specific Requirements A. Option I— . . . 1. Advanced Health Discipline {example: Dental Hygiene, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy.) 2. Health Care Management. 3. Health Care Education. 4. Related courses (example: psychology, zoology, physics). B. Option II—The student must select a primary emphasis of at least 40 upper division credit hours and a secondary emphasis of at least 20 upper division hours from those listed below. 1. Advanced Health Discipline (example: Dental Hygiene, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy). 2. Health Care Management. 3. Health Care Education. 4. Related courses (example: psychology, zoology, physics). Under Option I and II, the student must: 1. Receive consent from the appropriate Program Director. 2. Contact the Director of the Bachelor of Allied Health program for consultation, curriculum design and approval. DENTAL HYGIENE Kathleen M. Lukken, Program Director Professor: Reed M. Stringham, Jr.; Associate Professors: Kathy Lukken, Robert Soderberg; Assistant Professor: Michael P. Bott; Instructors: Ann Brady, Carol Naylor. Adjunct and Clinical Faculty (see faculty listings). Description: Dental hygiene is a comparatively new profession and plays an important role in the field of health services. The dental hygienist is a health educator concerned with the prevention of dental disease. Dental hygienists perform their services under the supervision of licensed dentists and are the only members of the dental auxiliary team who are licensed to perform a service directly on the patient. As a member of the dental health team in a dental office, dental hygienists remove deposits and stains from the teeth, expose and develop x-rays, apply topical fluoride, take impressions of teeth for study models and instruct patients in correct brushing and flossing procedures, dietary analysis and nutritional counseling. Dental hygienists in public health conduct educational programs for school children and community agencies; develop media for use and distribution; consult with other health agencies; and provide treatment in health department clinics. Employment in dental hygiene education involves instructing students in the theory and clinical skills essential for dental hygiene practice. Education: The dental hygiene curriculum is three years in length. The first year may be completed at any accredited college or university and consists of pre-dental hygiene courses. These courses include: Chemistry. Anatomy or Physiology, Microbiology, Physics, English, Speech, Psychology, Sociology, Nutrition and CPR. Students enrolled in Weber State College may complete the basic science requirements by enrolling in the Biomedical core courses. This year of pre-dental hygiene courses is followed by two years of specialized study in dental hygiene. Student clinical experiences are scheduled in the Dental Hygiene Clinic at Weber State College, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Salt Lake City, and in local private dental offices. Students who successfully complete the three-year curriculum are awarded an Associate of Science Degree from Weber State College. The Weber State College Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Accreditation. To become a licensed dental hygienist, each student must successfully pass a written National Board Exam and a practical state exam. Application Procedure: To be eligible for acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program, a student must: (1) Make application to Weber State College. (2) Complete a year of pre-dental hygiene courses. (3) Submit all college transcripts. (4) Submit ACT scores. (5) Take the Crawford Small Parts Dexterity Test given at the Testing Center on the Weber State College Campus. (6) Complete a dental hygiene application form, physical exam form, and two personal reference forms. The application deadline for the fall quarter enrollment is March 25th of each year. Employment Outlook: Graduates of two or three-year programs are generally limited to private dental office practice. Hygienists with Bachelor's degrees may work in private practice, most public health positions, and some dental hygiene teaching positions. Education at the Master's level prepares the hygienist for advanced positions in teaching, administration, and public health. Employment opportunities in any of these areas are good. Related Careers: Related careers include employment in hospitals, schools, local and state health departments, and dental hygiene educational programs. 65 |
