2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

DH 216W Community Dentistry I 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: DH 130, DH 131, DH 135 and LWA 206B each with a
“C” (2.0) minimum grade. Concurrent enrollment in DH 210, DH 213,
DH 214, DH 215, and DH 219. Provides theoretical base for assessing,
designing, implementing, and evaluating dental health improvement
programs. (30-0)
DH 219W Case Study Documentation I .5 Sem Hr
Prerequisites: DH 130, DH 131, DH 135, LWA 206B each with a “C”
(2.0) minimum grade. Corequisites: DH 210, DH 213, DH 214, DH 215,
DH 216. Provides an opportunity to identify the steps and begin using
the process of case documentation for dental patients’ conditions and
treatment. (7.5-0)
DH 222W Case Study Documentation II 1.5 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: DH 210, DH 213, DH 214, DH 215, DH 216, and DH 219 each
with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade. Corequisites: DH 225, DH 227, DH 228,
DH 229, and LWA 206C. Provides further opportunity to present specific
case documentation on dental patients’ conditions/treatments. (22.5-0)
DH 225 Clinical Dental Hygiene IV 6 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: DH 210, DH 213, DH 214, DH 215, DH 216, and DH 219
each with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade. Concurrent enrollment in DH
222, DH 227, DH 228, DH 229, and LWA 206C. Provides the opportunity
to perfect dental hygiene skills learned in all previous dental hygiene
courses and learn advanced instrumentation skills as well as application
of pit and fissure sealants. (15-180)
DH 227W Community Dentistry II 1 Sem Hr
Prerequisites: DH 210, DH 213, DH 214, DH 215, DH 216 and DH 219,
each with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade. Concurrent Enrollment in DH
222, DH 225, DH 228, DH 229 and LWA 206C. Provides opportunity
for assessment of dental health needs for target populations. Includes
design, implementation, and evaluation of dental health improvement
programs in non-traditional settings. Evening, weekend, and holiday
assignments may be required. (0-45)
DH 228 Dental Hygiene Seminar III 1 Sem Hr
Prerequisites: DH 210, DH 213, DH 214, DH 215, DH 216 and DH 219
each with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade. Concurrent Enrollment in DH 222,
DH 225, DH 227, DH 229 and LWA 206C. Provides theory and techniques
of treating patients with chemical dependencies and special needs.
Includes the coordination of treatment phases of the AIDS patient. (15-0)
DH 229 Seminar on Practical Exam 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: DH 210, DH 213, DH 214, DH 215, DH 216, and DH 219
with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0). Concurrent enrollment in DH
222, DH 225, DH 227, DH 228, and LWA 206C. Provides strategies and
opportunities to practice skills to enhance success in licensure exams,
position searches, and private practice. (15-30)
DH 290-299
Special Projects in Dental Hygiene
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
DMS 100 Patient Care and Management 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: Must be accepted into the DMS program or have consent
of instructor. Concurrent enrollment in DMS 105. Develops knowledge
and skills in basic concepts of patient care. Includes emergency
care procedures, infection control, patient safety and transfers,
communication, and patient education. (30-0)
DMS 101W Introduction to Sonography 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: DMS 100 and DMS 105W with a “B” (3.0) grade or better.
Concurrent enrollment in DMS 103, DMS 104, DMS 106, and LW 206A,
with continued enrollment in DMS 105. Introduces various aspects of
sonography and health care including terminology, legal and ethical
issues, patient care, film presentation, imaging modalities, and human
reproduction and embryology. (30-0)
DMS 103 Introduction to Abdominal
Sonography
3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: DMS 100 and DMS 105W with a “B” (3.0) grade or better.
Concurrent enrollment in DMS 101, DMS 104, DMS 106, and LW
206A, with continued enrollment in DMS 105. Studies basic anatomy
and physiology relating to abdominal sonography. Teaches proper
scanning techniques and protocols for identifying normal and abnormal
sonographic patterns. Discusses clinical signs and symptoms, along with
interpretation of clinical lab tests. (45-0)
DMS 104 Introduction to OB/GYN Sonography 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: DMS 100 and DMS 105W with a “B” (3.0) grade or better.
Concurrent enrollment in DMS 101 DMS 103, DMS 105, DMS 106, and
LW 206A. Discusses various aspects of OB/GYN sonography. Studies
normal sectional anatomy and development, fetal assessment, normal
and abnormal sonographic patterns, along with techniques and protocols.
(30-0)
DMS 105W Ultrasound Physics and
Instrumentation I
2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: Must be accepted into the DMS program or have consent
of instructor. Concurrent enrollment in DMS 100. Introduces the basic
acoustic physics including a history of instrumentation, ultrasonic
propagation principles, transducer parameters, and basic equipment
types. (30-0)
DMS 106W Ultrasound Scanning 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: DMS 100, and DMS 107 with a “B” (3.0) grade or better.
Concurrent enrollment in DMS 101, DMS 103, DMS 104, and LW 206A,
with continued enrollment in DMS 105. Provides hands on experience
in sonographic imaging. Teaches basic operations of the ultrasound
machine along with transducer orientation. Includes an overview
of abdominal and pelvis imaging, scan plane recognition, and basic
imaging concepts. (75-0)
DMS 107 Introduction to Ultrasound Scanning 1 Sem Hr
Must be accepted into the DMS program. Concurrent enrollment in
DMS 100 and DMS 105W. Provides an introduction to sonographic
imaging. Teaches basic operations of the ultrasound machine along with
transducer orientation and imaging scan planes. (15-0)
DMS 107L Introduction to Ultrasound
Scanning Lab
1 Sem Hr
Must be accepted into the DMS program. Concurrent enrollment in
DMS 100 and DMS 105W. Provides an introduction to sonographic
imaging. Teaches basic operations of the ultrasound machine along with
transducer orientation and imaging scan planes. (0-15)
DMS 108W Becoming a Master Sonography
Student
1 Sem Hr
Prerequisite: Must be accepted into the DMS program. Co-Requisites:
DMS 100, DMS 105W, DMS 107. Assists students in obtaining skills
critical to their success in the DMS program. Demonstrates and practices
strategies in test taking, textbook reading, memory, and thinking critically.
Identifies DMS expectations and explores college resources and life skills
related to success in an occupational health program. Demonstrates and
practices working in a group, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. (15-0)
DMS 112 Small Parts Sonography 1 Sem Hr
Prerequisites: DMS 101, DMS 103, DMS 104, and DMS 106 with a “B”
(3.0) grade or better and LW 206A with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade.
Concurrent enrollment in DMS 113, DMS 114, DMS 115, DMS 116,
DMS 117, and LW 206B. Covers the fundamentals of superficial parts
sonography. Presents basic small parts anatomy, as well as proper
scanning techniques and protocols for identifying normal and abnormal
sonographic patterns. (15-0)
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