DENTAL HYGIENE BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS Student Code of Academic, Ethical, and Professional Conduct Nothing less than the highest order of professional conduct is expected of all dental hygiene students. Courtesy and consideration must prevail at all times whether in the classroom or in the clinic. When caring for patients, lapses in professional conduct will result in the loss of the patient’s confidence in the student, the school, and the dental hygiene profession. Dental hygiene standards of professionalism require all practitioners to maintain confidentiality. Anything involving the student and patient must be kept strictly confidential. Patient information must not be discussed with classmates. Patient information can only be discussed with the clinical staff if it applies to developing and/or providing care to that patient.
Expected Behaviors The core faculty and administration have identified specific guidelines that should be followed by each student in order to successfully advance through the BSDH Program. Student success depends on attention to responsibilities as outlined below: • Be punctual and make every effort to attend all scheduled classes, labs, field trips and other meetings. • All cell phones are to be turned off and out of sight during class unless otherwise instructed by professor.
• Take responsibility to obtain any materials covered in a missed class or lab. • Ensure reliable access to a computer. • Be prepared to spend a minimum of nine hours per week preparing for each class (online assignments, reading assignments, in-service development, etc.). Refer to specific course syllabi. • Review previously completed course content, as it will assist in understanding subsequent content due to the cumulative nature of the BSDH Program. • Successfully complete all assignments and requirements on time including any additional verifications of ability to meet requirements. • Actively participate in all classes, simulated laboratories, open lab sessions, online discussion forums, etc. as required. • Actively participate in remediation activities as detailed when necessary. • Initiate additional learning experiences including study groups and review sessions with instructors as necessary. • Demonstrate competency in specified areas of practice through successful completion of practical examinations and skill checks. • Adhere to the Program requirements and professionalism guidelines, and the American Dental Hygiene Association Code of Ethics.
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