2016-2017 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
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2016-2017 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

DHY-260 Legal Issues and Dental Ethics


Credits: 1
Contact Hours: Lec 1
This course is designed to provide the student with knowledge of ethics, jurisprudence and professionalism with applications to the practice of dental hygiene. Topics include state laws, legal liabilities as health care professionals, and professional codes of ethics. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to practice dental hygiene within established ethical guidelines and state laws. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in all of the previous Dental Hygiene courses.