Dental Hygiene Course Performance Standards
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
For Admission, Progression and Graduation
In the Dental Hygiene Program
At State College of Florida, Manatee - Sarasota
Successful participation and completion of the Dental Hygiene Program requires that a candidate be able to meet the demands of the program. Dental hygiene students must be able to perform academically in a safe, reliable and efficient manner in classrooms, laboratory and clinical situations. The student must demonstrate behaviors, skills and abilities to be in compliance with legal and ethical standards as set forth by the American Dental Hygienists’ Association Code of Ethics.
Throughout the program, students acquire the foundation of knowledge, attitude, skills and behaviors that are necessary to function as a dental hygienist. Those abilities that the dental hygienist must possess to practice safely are reflected in the standards that follow.
Candidates for the degree must be able to meet these minimum standards, with or without reasonable accommodation, for successful completion of degree requirements.
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STANDARD |
EXAMPLES |
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Critical Thinking |
Demonstrates critical thinking ability sufficient for clinical judgment and problem solving. |
- Applies critical thinking processes to their work in the classroom and various clinical settings. - Exercises sound judgment in class, laboratory and clinic situations. - Follows safety procedures established for each class, laboratory and clinic. - Demonstrates ability to self-evaluate. - Demonstrates ability to identify problems and offer possible solutions. |
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Interpersonal |
Demonstrates the ability to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Cooperates with others. |
- Demonstrates interest in classmates, staff, patients, and faculty. - Demonstrates ability to cooperate with others and works as a team member. - Demonstrates ability to maintain poise and flexibility in stressful or changing conditions. - Demonstrates ability to establish rapport and working relationship with colleagues and patients. - Recognizes and responds appropriately to individuals of all ages, genders, races, socio-economic, religious, sexual preferences, and cultural background. |
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Affective Learning Skills (behavioral & social attitudes) |
Demonstrate appropriate affective behaviors and mental attitudes in order not to jeopardize the mental, emotional, physical, and behavioral safety of clients and other individuals with whom one interacts in the academic and clinical setting. Acknowledges and respects individual values and opinions in order to foster harmonious working relationships with colleagues, peers and patients/clients. |
- Demonstrates ability to sustain the mental and emotional rigors of a demanding educational program, which includes an academic and clinical component that occurs within set time constraints. - Demonstrates willingness to accept challenges. - Open to feedback. - Listens actively. - Follows guidelines and rules for the program and College. |
If a student cannot demonstrate the skills and abilities identified above, it is the responsibility of the student to request an appropriate accommodation. The College will provide reasonable accommodation as long as it does not fundamentally alter the nature of the program offered and does not impose an undue hardship such as those that cause a significant expense, difficulty or are unduly disruptive to the educational process.
