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Yakima Valley College Catalog 2021-2022 
    
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

DH 481: Ethics and Professional Responsibility

1 Cr
Quarters: W
This course explores the principles of ethical reasoning, ethical decision making, and professional responsibility as they pertain to the academic environment, research, patient care, and dental hygiene practice management. Students review the laws and state practice acts which guide judgment and actions of the dental hygienist.
Prerequisite: Completion of the first four quarters of the Dental Hygiene Program.
Note: Either DH 481 or DH 281 can be taken for credit but not both.