Professional Practice and Jurisprudence
true or false: dental hygiene has an oath -
true
why does the Dental Hygiene Act exist? -
to protect the public's health and safety
true or false: to be considered a profession, a specific field or area of study must have several
characteristics -
true
professionalism -
being competent, honest and fair;
forms the basis of the Code of Ethics and the formal legal definition of professional
misconduct;
demonstrated through a foundation of clinical competence, communication skills, and ethical
and legal understanding
three fundamental aspects defining a professional practitioner -
competence
honesty
fairness
competence -
having the knowledge, skill and judgment;
continuing education;
the right attitude
NDHCE -
National Dental Hygiene Certification Examination
which province does not have an NDHCE for entry to practice -
Quebec
dental hygiene standards of practice -
guide to providing quality care in the practice environment, the dental hygiene
process and client outcomes;
these standards are intended to guide the professional judgment and actions of dental
hygienists and inspire self-reflection and continuous professional development
according to the DH program handbook, a graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to: -
practice in a professional and competent manner within the defined scope of practice
and consistent with current regulations and standards of practice;
design, implement and evaluate a range of primary, interceptive, therapeutic, preventative
and on going oral health care services to meet the unique needs of clients;
identify, select, implement and evaluate quality assurance standards and protocols which
contribute to a safe and effective working environment;
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,develop and present a model for a DH practice that addresses relevant business principles,
current legislation and standards of practice
how many ability statements are listed in the DH program handbook? -
9
honesty -
putting the client first;
telling the truth;
being truthful with co-workers
fairness -
treating everyone equally
three things that are important to a registered dental hygienist and their meaning -
ethical: code of ethics
legal: the 3 Acts, CDHO bylaws, regulations
moral: judgment, knowledge and skill
jurisprudence -
legal responsibilities and practice limitation of the practice of dental hygiene in
Ontario;
obligation to provide safe and effective services every day
RHPA -
regulated health professions act;
governing body that makes up the regulatory colleges and regulated professions in the public;
provides guidelines for safe and ethical practice
dental hygiene act -
includes a registered dental hygienist's scope of practice, the council and misconduct
CDHO -
College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario;
regulatory body for hygienists in Ontario;
focuses on the interest of the health and safety of the public
self-regulation -
governing yourself through the CDHO;
self-control
ODHA -
Ontario Dental Hygienists Association;
promotes oral and overall health and represents the profession
CDHA -
Canadian Dental Hygienists Association;
focuses on health promotion and provides articles and references for studies
professional traits for the dental hygienist -
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, honest
sympathetic
fair
reliable
continuing competence
takes initiative
communicable
moral
charcteristics of a professions -
education
accountability
responsibility
truth and loyalty
communication
skill
dedication
code of ethics
what does it mean to be a registered dental hygienist -
legal, ethical and moral obligations to the public
act under the provincial legislation -
regulated health professions act
acts and guidelines under CDHO -
dental hygiene act
regulations and bylaws
practice guidelines
standards of practice
practice advisories
code of ethics
legal responsibilities and practice limitations of the practice of dental hygiene in Ontario -
jurisprudence
true or false: DHs are obligated to provide safe, effective dental hygiene services every day -
true
true or false: the CDHO regulates the practice of health hygiene in the interest of the overall
health of the public of Ontario -
true
criminal law -
an individual is prosecuted by the Crown (government);
under a public law statute such as the criminal code;
ends with guilty or not-guilty plea and a sentencing
civil law -
a private case where someone sues another person or corporation;
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true or false: dental hygiene has an oath -
true
why does the Dental Hygiene Act exist? -
to protect the public's health and safety
true or false: to be considered a profession, a specific field or area of study must have several
characteristics -
true
professionalism -
being competent, honest and fair;
forms the basis of the Code of Ethics and the formal legal definition of professional
misconduct;
demonstrated through a foundation of clinical competence, communication skills, and ethical
and legal understanding
three fundamental aspects defining a professional practitioner -
competence
honesty
fairness
competence -
having the knowledge, skill and judgment;
continuing education;
the right attitude
NDHCE -
National Dental Hygiene Certification Examination
which province does not have an NDHCE for entry to practice -
Quebec
dental hygiene standards of practice -
guide to providing quality care in the practice environment, the dental hygiene
process and client outcomes;
these standards are intended to guide the professional judgment and actions of dental
hygienists and inspire self-reflection and continuous professional development
according to the DH program handbook, a graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to: -
practice in a professional and competent manner within the defined scope of practice
and consistent with current regulations and standards of practice;
design, implement and evaluate a range of primary, interceptive, therapeutic, preventative
and on going oral health care services to meet the unique needs of clients;
identify, select, implement and evaluate quality assurance standards and protocols which
contribute to a safe and effective working environment;
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,develop and present a model for a DH practice that addresses relevant business principles,
current legislation and standards of practice
how many ability statements are listed in the DH program handbook? -
9
honesty -
putting the client first;
telling the truth;
being truthful with co-workers
fairness -
treating everyone equally
three things that are important to a registered dental hygienist and their meaning -
ethical: code of ethics
legal: the 3 Acts, CDHO bylaws, regulations
moral: judgment, knowledge and skill
jurisprudence -
legal responsibilities and practice limitation of the practice of dental hygiene in
Ontario;
obligation to provide safe and effective services every day
RHPA -
regulated health professions act;
governing body that makes up the regulatory colleges and regulated professions in the public;
provides guidelines for safe and ethical practice
dental hygiene act -
includes a registered dental hygienist's scope of practice, the council and misconduct
CDHO -
College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario;
regulatory body for hygienists in Ontario;
focuses on the interest of the health and safety of the public
self-regulation -
governing yourself through the CDHO;
self-control
ODHA -
Ontario Dental Hygienists Association;
promotes oral and overall health and represents the profession
CDHA -
Canadian Dental Hygienists Association;
focuses on health promotion and provides articles and references for studies
professional traits for the dental hygienist -
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, honest
sympathetic
fair
reliable
continuing competence
takes initiative
communicable
moral
charcteristics of a professions -
education
accountability
responsibility
truth and loyalty
communication
skill
dedication
code of ethics
what does it mean to be a registered dental hygienist -
legal, ethical and moral obligations to the public
act under the provincial legislation -
regulated health professions act
acts and guidelines under CDHO -
dental hygiene act
regulations and bylaws
practice guidelines
standards of practice
practice advisories
code of ethics
legal responsibilities and practice limitations of the practice of dental hygiene in Ontario -
jurisprudence
true or false: DHs are obligated to provide safe, effective dental hygiene services every day -
true
true or false: the CDHO regulates the practice of health hygiene in the interest of the overall
health of the public of Ontario -
true
criminal law -
an individual is prosecuted by the Crown (government);
under a public law statute such as the criminal code;
ends with guilty or not-guilty plea and a sentencing
civil law -
a private case where someone sues another person or corporation;
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