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    • 2.00 Credits

      This clinical course focuses on the dental hygiene student building on prior experience in providing comprehensive dental hygiene treatment. Increased opportunity for treating clients with moderate to severe periodontal disease for different age groups (child, adolescent, adult and geriatric) as well as those with complex medical and pharmacological histories is introduced. Students gain experience in applying advanced strategies in assessment, care planning, oral health education, and instrumentation. Student directed judgment and relating theory to the clinical component of dental hygiene education are emphasized. Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program (180 total clinic hours/semester)Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway. Formerly DHT 221
    • 2.00 Credits

      This clinical course challenges the dental hygiene student to work ethically, professionally and independently in providing comprehensive dental hygiene treatment for clients in all stages of periodontal health with increased concentration on treating clients with moderate to severe periodontal disease. Dental hygiene treatment based on current scientific theories, research, and standard of care is expected. Meeting the individual needs of clients utilizing problem-solving strategies, critical thinking skills, increased efficiency in patient and time management skills, and good communication is emphasized. Students make preparation for a clinical board examination with criterion selection of a suitable patient. Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program (180 total clinic hours/semester) Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway. Formerly DHT 222
    • 2.00 Credits

      This course addresses the care and clinical management of special needs clients who present with conditions/diseases of significance to dental hygiene care. Included is discussion of the pathophysiology, etiology, psychosocial, physical, and oral characteristics, potential emergencies, and the related dental hygiene process of care associated with these conditions/diseases. Preparation of a case-study document/research paper on a selected topic including accessing and implementation of evidence-based resource materials is included. Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program (2 lecture hours/week) Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway. Formerly DHT 240
    • 2.00 Credits

      This course provides for the presentation of a prepared case study that includes material in the areas of assessment of patient characteristics, interpretation of radiographs, planned and managed dental hygiene care, utilization of non-surgical periodontal procedures, preventive agents, supportive treatment services and professional responsibilities. Included is a systematic approach to board preparation and dental hygiene curricula review. Information presented in this course will assist senior dental hygiene students in preparing for credentialing examinations and other procedures required for obtaining a dental hygiene license. Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program (2 lecture hours/week)Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway. Formerly DHT 242
    • 3.00 Credits

      This course focuses on periodontal diseases and their relevance for the dental hygienist. A review of the anatomy and structures of the periodontium is included. A thorough analysis and application of the clinical dental hygiene diagnosis is provided. Emphasis is placed on the etiology, systemic correlation, clinical and radiographic assessment, diagnosis and classification, treatment planning, treatment evaluation, periodontal maintenance and surgical and non-surgical treatment procedures of periodontal diseases. Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program (3 lecture hours/week) Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway. Formerly DHT 251
    • 2.00 - 3.00 Credits

      Introduction to Early Childhood Education is an introduction to the early childhood profession, including an emphasis on professionalism and developmentally appropriate practice. The course also includes an overview of history of early education; theoretical program models; different types of early childhood programs, community resources; professional organizations, and contemporary trends and issues in programs for children ages birth through eight. Field experience required.Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
    • 3.00 Credits

      Introduction to Early Childhood Education is an introduction to the early childhood profession, including an emphasis on professionalism and developmentally appropriate practice. The course also includes an overview of history of early education; theoretical program models; different types of early childhood programs, community resources; professional organizations, and contemporary trends and issues in programs for children ages birth through eight. Field experience required. (Prerequisite: Completion of any Learning Support Reading requirements, if applicable)Course designed for transfer and part of the TN Transfer PathwaysFormerly ECED 1010
    • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

      This is a course designed to promote student learning in specially selected topics in early childhood. Topics will be created to address individual student's learning needs and interests. Topics will help further student's understanding of early childhood education. Topics may include, but are not limited to, developmentally appropriate practice, early childhood theory and theorists, and professionalism and advocacy in the early childhood field.Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
    • 3.00 Credits

      A study of the basic principles and practices of safety, health and nutrition as they relate to the early childhood setting, home and community for children ages birth to nine. Also included is a study of principles of creating appropriate learning environments for young children. Field experiences required. F, SpNot part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
    • 3.00 Credits

      Early Childhood Curriculum is a study of developmentally appropriate practices and the teacher's role in supporting development of young children ages birth through eight. Also included is an emphasis on curriculum planning including goals, environment, roles of teachers and parents, materials and settings. Field experiences required. F, Sp Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.