DENHYG 1378 - HEALTH PROMOTIONS THROUGH THE LIFE SPAN

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course will examine common health issues found throughout the human lifespan with the intention of helping students gain a holistic perspective of the clinical patient experience. The course content is designed to provide the student with relevant issues affecting the various physical stages of the human life cycle, with special emphasis on the most under-served populations of pediatrics and geriatrics. The content will be developed using the following themes: biological, psychological, social, environmental, and medical aspects of different age populations and their relationship to dental hygiene care. While there are not specific prerequisites for this course, it is recommended that enrolled students have successfully completed 45 college credits prior to course enrollment. Students not within the Dental Hygiene Program must obtain permission from the course instructor to enroll. Hybrid course format including weekly online synchronous course meetings.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade

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