{"@id":"https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-e38dbb93-808d-45cf-99ab-f42bacfb6999","@type":"ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree","@context":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/schema/context/json","ceterms:ctid":"ce-e38dbb93-808d-45cf-99ab-f42bacfb6999","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Dental Hygiene"},"ceterms:ownedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-4e1d2e74-ce38-4366-bc19-c0aea426b68f"],"ceterms:requires":[{"@type":"ceterms:ConditionProfile","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Entry Conditions"},"ceterms:creditValue":[{"@type":"ceterms:ValueProfile","schema:value":96.0,"ceterms:creditUnitType":[{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/CreditUnit","ceterms:targetNode":"creditUnit:ContactHour","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Credit Unit"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Contact Hour"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Credit that is issued or accepted as being related to one or more temporal hours of instruction presented to students."}}]}],"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"4 BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I*  4 BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II*  4 BIO 204 Microbiology *  4 CHE 109 General, Organic, and Biochemistry*  3 COM 115 Public Speaking  3 ENG 121 English Composition I  3 PSY 101 General Psychology I  3 SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology I  *Within five years of application"},"ceterms:targetCompetency":[{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"I. ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM      A. Recognize and explain dental hygiene rules and regulations established by state licensing agencies.     B. Model the dental hygiene professional code of ethics.     C. Apply principles of risk management and infection/hazard control to prevent liability and     support patient/client health.    D. Provide compassionate and competent oral health care in a variety of settings and to a     variety of individuals without discrimination.      II. COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION      A. Offer patient education and counsel to reduce health risks and promote wellness.     B. Collaborate with patients/clients and other health professionals to deliver a comprehensive and continuous health care plan that meets the needs of the patient/client.       III. PATIENT/CLIENT PROCESS OF CARE        A. Systematically collect and record relevant data on the patient/client.    B. Interpret patient/client data to identify needs and oral health problems.    C. Apply evidence-based decision making using methods consistent with the dental hygiene     scope of practice and legal principles to establish a diagnosis.    D. Formulate a comprehensive dental hygiene care plan that meets the needs of the     patient/client.      IV. PATIENT/CLIENT CARE SERVICES        A. Provide preventive and therapeutic services that promote oral health according to the     needs of the patient/client.    B. Evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented dental hygiene care plan using indices, instruments, examination techniques and patient/client satisfaction surveys.    C. Modify dental hygiene care plan and refer patient/client for follow-up care as needed.      V. PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENT AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT      A. Advance the profession through service activities and affiliations with professional organizations.    B. Promote the values of the profession to the public and outside organizations.    C. Assume professional responsibilities through life-long learning."}}]}],"ceterms:offeredBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-4e1d2e74-ce38-4366-bc19-c0aea426b68f"],"ceterms:identifier":[{"@type":"ceterms:IdentifierValue","ceterms:identifierTypeName":{"en-US":"Program_System_ID"},"ceterms:identifierValueCode":"6146"},{"@type":"ceterms:IdentifierValue","ceterms:identifierTypeName":{"en-US":"WIOA Funded - Yes"},"ceterms:identifierValueCode":"1 - Adams County Workforce \u0026 Business Center"},{"@type":"ceterms:IdentifierValue","ceterms:identifierType":"colorado:ETPL_WIOA_Funding","ceterms:identifierTypeName":{"en-US":"WIOA Funded - Yes"},"ceterms:identifierValueCode":"1 - Adams County Workforce \u0026 Business Center"},{"@type":"ceterms:IdentifierValue","ceterms:identifierType":"colorado:ETPL_WIOA_Funding","ceterms:identifierTypeName":{"en-US":"WIOA Funded - Yes"},"ceterms:identifierValueCode":"2 - Arapahoe/Douglas Works!"},{"@type":"ceterms:IdentifierValue","ceterms:identifierType":"colorado:ETPL_WIOA_Funding","ceterms:identifierTypeName":{"en-US":"WIOA Funded - Yes"},"ceterms:identifierValueCode":"3 - Broomfield Workforce Center"},{"@type":"ceterms:IdentifierValue","ceterms:identifierType":"colorado:ETPL_WIOA_Funding","ceterms:identifierTypeName":{"en-US":"WIOA Funded - Yes"},"ceterms:identifierValueCode":"5 - Larimer County Workforce Center"},{"@type":"ceterms:IdentifierValue","ceterms:identifierType":"colorado:ETPL_WIOA_Funding","ceterms:identifierTypeName":{"en-US":"WIOA Funded - Yes"},"ceterms:identifierValueCode":"7 - Jefferson County Workforce Center"},{"@type":"ceterms:IdentifierValue","ceterms:identifierType":"colorado:ETPL_WIOA_Funding","ceterms:identifierTypeName":{"en-US":"WIOA Funded - Yes"},"ceterms:identifierValueCode":"8 - Workforce Boulder County"},{"@type":"ceterms:IdentifierValue","ceterms:identifierType":"colorado:ETPL_WIOA_Funding","ceterms:identifierTypeName":{"en-US":"WIOA Funded - Yes"},"ceterms:identifierValueCode":"9 - Pikes Peak Workforce Center"},{"@type":"ceterms:IdentifierValue","ceterms:identifierType":"colorado:ETPL_WIOA_Funding","ceterms:identifierTypeName":{"en-US":"WIOA Funded - Yes"},"ceterms:identifierValueCode":"10 - Mesa County Workforce Center"},{"@type":"ceterms:IdentifierValue","ceterms:identifierType":"colorado:ETPL_WIOA_Funding","ceterms:identifierTypeName":{"en-US":"WIOA Funded - Yes"},"ceterms:identifierValueCode":"11 - Pueblo Workforce Center"},{"@type":"ceterms:IdentifierValue","ceterms:identifierType":"colorado:ETPL_WIOA_Funding","ceterms:identifierTypeName":{"en-US":"WIOA Funded - Yes"},"ceterms:identifierValueCode":"12 - Mountain - Rural Resort"},{"@type":"ceterms:IdentifierValue","ceterms:identifierType":"colorado:ETPL_WIOA_Funding","ceterms:identifierTypeName":{"en-US":"WIOA Funded - Yes"},"ceterms:identifierValueCode":"13 - Northwest Region - Colorado Rural Workforce Consortium"},{"@type":"ceterms:IdentifierValue","ceterms:identifierType":"colorado:ETPL_WIOA_Funding","ceterms:identifierTypeName":{"en-US":"WIOA Funded - Yes"},"ceterms:identifierValueCode":"14 - Upper Arkansas Region - Colorado Rural Workforce Consortium"},{"@type":"ceterms:IdentifierValue","ceterms:identifierType":"colorado:ETPL_WIOA_Funding","ceterms:identifierTypeName":{"en-US":"WIOA Funded - Yes"},"ceterms:identifierValueCode":"15 - Southwest Region - Colorado Rural Workforce Consortium"},{"@type":"ceterms:IdentifierValue","ceterms:identifierType":"colorado:ETPL_WIOA_Funding","ceterms:identifierTypeName":{"en-US":"WIOA Funded - Yes"},"ceterms:identifierValueCode":"17 - Southeast Region - Colorado Rural Workforce Consortium"},{"@type":"ceterms:IdentifierValue","ceterms:identifierType":"colorado:ETPL_WIOA_Funding","ceterms:identifierTypeName":{"en-US":"WIOA Funded - Yes"},"ceterms:identifierValueCode":"18 - Eastern Region - Colorado Rural Workforce Consortium"},{"@type":"ceterms:IdentifierValue","ceterms:identifierType":"colorado:ETPL_WIOA_Funding","ceterms:identifierTypeName":{"en-US":"WIOA Funded - Yes"},"ceterms:identifierValueCode":"19 - Southcentral Region - Colorado Rural Workforce Consortium"}],"ceterms:inLanguage":["en"],"ceterms:availableAt":[{"@type":"ceterms:Place","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Primary Address"},"ceterms:latitude":38.2634297,"ceterms:longitude":-104.6378312,"ceterms:postalCode":"81004","ceterms:addressRegion":{"en-US":"Colorado"},"ceterms:streetAddress":{"en-US":"900 W. Orman Ave"},"ceterms:addressCountry":{"en-US":"United States"},"ceterms:addressLocality":{"en-US":"Pueblo"}},{"@type":"ceterms:Place","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Pueblo Community College - Pueblo Campus"},"ceterms:latitude":38.2634297,"ceterms:longitude":-104.6378312,"ceterms:postalCode":"81004","ceterms:addressRegion":{"en-US":"Colorado"},"ceterms:streetAddress":{"en-US":"900 W Orman Ave"},"ceterms:addressCountry":{"en-US":"United States"},"ceterms:addressLocality":{"en-US":"Pueblo"}},{"@type":"ceterms:Place","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"PCC Southwest - Durango Campus"},"ceterms:latitude":37.2718169,"ceterms:longitude":-107.8840621,"ceterms:postalCode":"81301","ceterms:addressRegion":{"en-US":"Colorado"},"ceterms:streetAddress":{"en-US":"701 Camino del Rio"},"ceterms:addressCountry":{"en-US":"United States"},"ceterms:addressLocality":{"en-US":"Durango"}},{"@type":"ceterms:Place","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"PCC Southwest - Mancos Campus"},"ceterms:latitude":37.344996,"ceterms:longitude":-108.2892487,"ceterms:postalCode":"81328","ceterms:addressRegion":{"en-US":"Colorado"},"ceterms:streetAddress":{"en-US":"33057 Hwy. 160"},"ceterms:addressCountry":{"en-US":"United States"},"ceterms:addressLocality":{"en-US":"Mancos"}},{"@type":"ceterms:Place","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Pueblo Community College - Fremont Campus"},"ceterms:latitude":38.4420987,"ceterms:longitude":-105.2555946,"ceterms:postalCode":"81212","ceterms:addressRegion":{"en-US":"Colorado"},"ceterms:streetAddress":{"en-US":"51320 W Highway 50"},"ceterms:addressCountry":{"en-US":"United States"},"ceterms:addressLocality":{"en-US":"Canon City"}}],"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"The AAS Degree prepares you to provide dental hygiene services to patients and educate them in aspects of preventive dentistry. In our on-campus clinic, you will   provide preventive and therapeutic services for patients under the supervision of Dental Hygiene faculty. In the traditional role of dental hygienist, training includes  prophylaxis, patient data gathering for dental hygiene diagnosis and treatment planning, fluoride treatment, sealant application, radiographic examination and   nutritional counseling. In the expanded role of the dental hygienist, training includes treatment of periodontally-involved patients and treatment of handicapped,  institutionalized and other medically compromised patients. You also learn to perform local anesthesia and administer nitrous oxide.  Because of the high level of personal and professional responsibility required of a dental hygienist, you must have integrity, maturity, individual motivation, good   interpersonal skills, excellent manual dexterity and a solid science and general studies academic background to be successful in this program. We are firmly  committed to fostering your intellectual growth and to developing well-qualified dental hygienists with high professional standards and ethics.  The Mini-Certificate in Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation provides you with knowledge of the theory and practice of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation. This program teaches you to administer local anesthetics and nitrous oxide proficiently and safely. The administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation may be performed by licensed dental  hygienists under the Colorado State Dental Practice Act. You must be currently enrolled in the Dental Hygiene program to enter this program."},"ceterms:estimatedCost":[{"@type":"ceterms:CostProfile","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Cost Profile"},"ceterms:price":23475.0,"ceterms:currency":"US Dollar","ceterms:costDetails":"http://www.pueblocc.edu/Admissions/Checklist/","ceterms:description":{"en-US":"This is the summary of the costs associated with this credential."},"ceterms:directCostType":{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/CostType","ceterms:targetNode":"costType:Tuition","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Cost Type"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Tuition"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Cost for teaching and instruction."}}},{"@type":"ceterms:CostProfile","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Cost Profile"},"ceterms:price":28703.0,"ceterms:currency":"US Dollar","ceterms:costDetails":"http://www.pueblocc.edu/Admissions/Checklist/","ceterms:description":{"en-US":"This is the summary of the costs associated with this credential."},"ceterms:directCostType":{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/CostType","ceterms:targetNode":"costType:AggregateCost","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Cost Type"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Aggregate Cost"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Sum of direct costs."}}},{"@type":"ceterms:CostProfile","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Cost Profile"},"ceterms:price":73.0,"ceterms:currency":"US Dollar","ceterms:costDetails":"http://www.pueblocc.edu/Admissions/Checklist/","ceterms:description":{"en-US":"This is the summary of the costs associated with this credential."},"ceterms:directCostType":{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/CostType","ceterms:targetNode":"costType:ProgramSpecificFee","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Cost Type"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Program Specific Fee"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Additional cost for participation with a specific program or course of study such as engineering, business, and nursing."}}},{"@type":"ceterms:CostProfile","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Cost Profile"},"ceterms:price":489.0,"ceterms:currency":"US Dollar","ceterms:costDetails":"http://www.pueblocc.edu/Admissions/Checklist/","ceterms:description":{"en-US":"This is the summary of the costs associated with this credential."},"ceterms:directCostType":{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/CostType","ceterms:targetNode":"costType:MixedFees","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Cost Type"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Mixed Fees"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"The sum of fees that are not identified individually."}}},{"@type":"ceterms:CostProfile","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Cost Profile"},"ceterms:price":4666.0,"ceterms:currency":"US Dollar","ceterms:costDetails":"http://www.pueblocc.edu/Admissions/Checklist/","ceterms:description":{"en-US":"This is the summary of the costs associated with this credential."},"ceterms:directCostType":{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/CostType","ceterms:targetNode":"costType:LearningResource","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Cost Type"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Learning Resource"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Cost for one or more learning resources."}}}],"ceterms:occupationType":[{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://www.onetcenter.org/taxonomy.html","ceterms:targetNode":"https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-1071.00","ceterms:codedNotation":"25-1071.00","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Standard Occupational Classification"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine."}},{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://www.onetcenter.org/taxonomy.html","ceterms:targetNode":"https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2021.00","ceterms:codedNotation":"29-2021.00","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Standard Occupational Classification"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Dental Hygienists"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x rays, or apply fluoride or sealants."}}],"ceterms:subjectWebpage":"http://www.pueblocc.edu/Admissions/Checklist/","ceterms:isPreparationFor":[{"@type":"ceterms:ConditionProfile","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Preparation for top jobs"},"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"This credential is preparation for the following occupation(s)."},"ceterms:targetOccupation":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-77f396a5-266a-4e5e-81e9-d9168e5caaaa"]}],"ceterms:audienceLevelType":[{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/AudienceLevel","ceterms:targetNode":"audLevel:PostSecondaryLevel","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Audience Level"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Post-Secondary Level"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Intended for those who have completed secondary level school programs or equivalent."}}],"ceterms:estimatedDuration":[{"@type":"ceterms:DurationProfile","ceterms:exactDuration":"P5Y"}],"ceterms:financialAssistance":[{"@type":"ceterms:FinancialAssistanceProfile","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Financial Assistance for WIOA recipients and Veterans."},"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"Financial Assistance available only for WIOA recipients and Veterans."},"ceterms:financialAssistanceType":[{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/FinancialAssistance","ceterms:targetNode":"financialAid:WIOA","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Financial Assistance"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Financial aid established on behalf of a qualified participant with a training provider that is on the state's Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL)."}},{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/FinancialAssistance","ceterms:targetNode":"financialAid:Post911GIBill","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Financial Assistance"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Post 9-11 GI Bill"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Financial assistance provided to qualified active duty service members, veterans, and qualified family members that is based on military service and intended to offset costs related to education, living, and resources."}}]}],"ceterms:credentialStatusType":{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/CredentialStatus","ceterms:targetNode":"credentialStat:Active","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Credential Status"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Active"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Awards of the credential are ongoing."}},"ceterms:learningDeliveryType":[{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/Delivery","ceterms:targetNode":"deliveryType:BlendedDelivery","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Delivery Type"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Blended Delivery"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Delivery includes significant levels of both in person and online."}}],"ceterms:instructionalProgramType":[{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/Default.aspx?y=56","ceterms:targetNode":"https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/cipdetail.aspx?y=56\u0026cip=51.0602","ceterms:codedNotation":"51.0602","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Classification of Instructional Programs"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Dental Hygiene/Hygienist"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"A program that prepares individuals to clean teeth and apply preventive materials, provide oral health education and treatment counseling to patients, identify oral pathologies and injuries, and manage dental hygiene practices.  Includes instruction in dental anatomy, microbiology, and pathology; dental hygiene theory and techniques; cleaning equipment operation and maintenance; dental materials; radiology; patient education and counseling; office management; supervised clinical training; and professional standards."}}]}