OVERVIEW

Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP) - Spring 2024 is organized by University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry and will be held from Feb 02 - May 03, 2024. This activity is designated for 150 units of continuing education credit.

Program Description
Led by Elena Francisco, RDHAP, MS, this online program is designed for dental hygienists and dental professionals interested in expanding their knowledge and ability to treat people with complex physical, medical, or psychological needs and patients in underserved communities. It fulfills the Dental Hygiene Board of California's 150-hour education requirement to apply for an RDHAP license. As California's population continues to grow, it has become one of the most diverse in the United States. Promoting oral health is becoming increasingly challenging. This virtual program is designed to reach professionals in both rural and urban areas. Two live interactive webinar sessions will allow students to meet their peers and instructors virtually.

To successfully complete this program, students will be required to attend the two live webinars via Zoom (first and last day) and complete online lectures, quizzes, case reports, and a field study. Upon completion of the course, DHBC will be notified of the participant's attendance and course completion.

Timeline:
Friday, February 2, 2024: Live webinar via Zoom (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)

Orientation to the RDHAP course
Students will be divided into learning groups
Get familiar with the learning management system, Canvas
Guest presentations from speakers

Friday, February 2, 2024 - Friday, May 3, 2024: Online Modules & Assignments

Students will be expected to complete six sections of online modules that include presentations and their respective quizzes. Each section contains four to seven modules.
Students will also complete online clinical case reports; these case reports consist of a presentation of a clinical case with history, charting, photographs, and radiographs. Students will then participate in an online group discussion to evaluate each case.
Each student will complete a field study, designed to observe an RDHAP in practice or to observe a site where an RDHAP may potentially provide oral health services.

Friday, May 3, 2024: Last Session via live webinar utilizing Zoom (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)