Holidays and Inclement Weather The student will follow all facility policies and procedures regarding observance of holidays and instructions related to natural disasters and inclement weather. You must contact your facility/CI to determine what action to take. Do not presume facility closures.
significant portion of a particular session due to tardiness, they are required to make up the missed time. The student must notify the ACCE, and may be required to submit extra assignments in addition to making up the clinical time. The ACCE and the CI will determine the time and length of the make- up session. Any student who has not attended the clinical internship sufficiently to have acquired the experience or knowledge commensurate with the current level of training may be administratively withdrawn from the PTA Program. CI Absence At times, a CI may need to be absent from the clinic for meetings or illness and the Center Coordinator of Clinical Education (CCCE) should make provisions for these situations to ensure the student continues with the educational plan. Students should not be left unsupervised to manage patients/clients no matter how long the student has been at the facility. These absences may be used as an opportunity for the student to observe other therapists or participate in other value-added experiences. COMPENSATION In order to successfully complete all of the requirements for the BSDH Program, students must fulfill all of the following: • Complete all BSDH courses in the curriculum and in the correct sequence. • Maintain an overall average GPA of 2.5 or above in the BSDH program. • Earn a minimum grade of 75 in all Dental Hygiene Clinic courses. • Demonstrate ongoing development of professional behaviors and competency in skills performed by an entry-level dental hygienist. • Participate in faculty advisement sessions to review advancement towards graduation.
• Exhibit conduct that exemplifies BSDH Program and BSDH profession standards, Hodges University Student Conduct Policy, ADHA Code of Ethics, and the Florida Dental Hygiene Practice Act • Maintain all of the following: o Current certifications (CPR, AIDS, TB Tests, etc.) during the BSDH Program. o Health Insurance throughout the program. o Students will have liability coverage throughout the BSDH Program.
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