Dental Hygiene - Assoc of Applied Science

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

Location: PCC-West Campus, Tucson, AZ

FOR PROGRAM INFORMATION CONTACT: 520-206-3098

A. Course Objective:
Description: Learn dental hygiene and dental health education. This program is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Competencies to be achieved: Upon successful completion of the Dental Hygiene AAS Degree program, the learner will be able to:

• Apply evidence-based practice, methodology, and technological practices in the dental field.
• Demonstrate and evaluate effective interpersonal and communication skills to interact with diverse population groups and other members of the health care team.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide oral health programs to diverse communities and populations to prevent oral disease and promote oral health
• Articulate, demonstrate, and evaluate strategies and experiences which promote ethics, ethical reasoning and professionalism.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and decision making skills to provide effective and efficient dental hygiene services and for life-long learning.
• Apply the dental hygiene process of care to diverse population groups.

B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
$23,504.75, Student required to pay Differential In-State tuition costs (See www.pima.edu Paying for School, Costs, Differential Tuition, Pay B)

C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
Each course has a required textbook indicated in the course syllabus. For information contact: 520-206-3098

D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition): Uniform,
For information contact: 520-206-3098.

E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification: Sharon Macias; smacias3@pima.edu; 520-724-7653

F. Direct Website link to the program:
https://www.pima.edu/programs-courses/credit-programs-degrees/health-professions/dental/dental-hygiene/index.html

G. Additional information:
• Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:
Fingerprinting and criminal background information may be a part of many state and federal licensing and certification processes

• A fingerprint clearance card may be required for County funding approval.

• Other requirements needed:
Students are required to attend an Allied Health Programs Information Session before seeing a Student Services Center Advisor about entering this program. These sessions provide important information about program eligibility, requirements, costs and more

H. Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
https://www.pima.edu/paying-for-school/paying-your-bill/refunds/
https://www.pima.edu/current-students/complaint-processes/

I. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)

• Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: Yes,
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization
Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)

• Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials
Yes or No: Yes,
Career Pathway: Continue studies at Northern Arizona University for a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene or other online baccalaureate opportunities.

• Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): Yes,
Training is recognized in other geographic areas

• Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: Yes,
Accrediting Agency and link to website: American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation
https://www.ada.org/en

J. Credential Attainment Rate: 89% of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program.

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