Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2009
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CD 821 Concepts in Community Health
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


Provides a background in dental public health and health education/promotion, including principles of prevention of oral disease on a community level and healthcare delivery/financing systems. Students are introduced to health related issues affecting both the professional and society. The roles and responsibilities of the dental hygienist in promoting community oral health are emphasized. The student will begin to compile a learning portfolio detailing student learning.
10000

CD 822 Community Oral Health Education I
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


Concepts in health education/health promotion for youth groups are reviewed. Students participate in a community-based service learning experience through assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating an oral health educational program in a Detroit area Head Start, elementary or middle school classroom. Continued work on the learning portfolio will be done.
20000

CD 823 Community Oral Health Education II
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


This is a “capstone” community health service learning course. Students will actively be involved in assessing community needs and assets, planning, implementing, and evaluating an oral health project in an adult community based directly on community identified needs. The learning portfolio compiled by the student throughout the three semester courses will be completed.
10000

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