Current version - Indiana University South Bend

DENTAL EDUCATION 4123
competency by completing the Radiology Laboratory
Validation Test. If the student fails to pass the validation
test, they are required to enroll in DHYG-H 305
Radiology Clinic I.
Validation Policies
In the event the student fails the validation clinical
course, the student is dismissed from the program.
Step 3: Reinstatement
Upon successful demonstration of academic and clinical
competencies within the designated time, the student is
reinstated into the Dental Hygiene degree program. The
student may reenroll in the sequential course when it is
offered in the curriculum.
Transfer Credit Hours
Transfers between Indiana University Campuses
Dental Hygiene students in good academic standing
at another Indiana University campus may seek
intercampus transfer. Students seeking intercampus
transfer must meet the academic policies of the IU
South Bend program. Intercampus transfer requests
are evaluated individually on the basis of clinical space
available and a review of student records.
Transfers from Non-Indiana University Dental Hygiene
Degree Programs
Dental Hygiene students in good academic standing at
another university who wish to transfer should contact
the director of the IU South Bend Dental Hygiene degree
program. The director of dental hygiene evaluates Dental
Hygiene courses completed at another university for
transfer equivalency and student placement. All other
transfer policies must be followed.
Five-Year Limit
Required science courses must be completed within five
years prior to the beginning of Dental Hygiene course
work.
Course Exemptions
Students meeting the specific criteria may test out of
DHYG-H 305 Radiology Clinic I and DHYG-H 308
Dental Materials. Applications for course exemptions
are in the clinic manual.
DHYG-H 305 Radiology Clinic I Exemption
To be eligible to test out, students must have a current:
• State radiology certificate; or
• Certificate in Dental Assisting (CDA)
Procedures
Students must:
• Submit an application to course instructor no later
than November 1
• Make arrangements with course instructor to take
the written and clinical tests once the application is
approved
• Submit radiographs to instructor by December 1
• Take the test no later than December 1
• Successfully pass both the written and clinical
examination with a grade of 75 percent or higher
Radiology Written Validation Test
• The written radiology validation examination is an
objective test that evaluates the student’s knowledge
of radiographic policies and procedures as outlined in
the Dental Hygiene clinic manual.
Radiology Laboratory Validation Test
• Expose, develop, mount, and evaluate FMX films of
the right side of mouth using paralleling technique
and develop in AFP using DXTTR.
• Expose, develop, mount, and evaluate FMX films of
the left side of mouth using bisecting technique and
develop in AFP using DXTTR.
• Four retakes are allowed for the entire FMX survey.
• Films are graded according to DHYG-H 305 Radiology
Clinic I criteria and must be completed at passing level.
DHYG-H 308 Dental Materials Exemption
To be eligible to test out of DHYG-H 308 Dental
Materials, the student must have:
• Graduated from an accredited Dental Assisting degree
program within the last 5 years or
• A current certificate in Dental Assisting (CDA)
Procedures
Students must:
• Submit an application to course instructor no later
than November 1
• Make arrangements with course instructor to take a
test once application is approved
• Take the test no later than December 1
• Successfully pass with a score 80 percent or higher on
a written examination
DHYG-H 308 Dental Materials Test
• Students may contact the course instructor for a copy
of DHYG-H 308 Dental Materials objectives
Associate of Science in Dental
Hygiene (90 cr.)
The first year of study for the Associate of Science in
Dental Hygiene degree consists of general-education and
biomedical courses which serve as the foundation of the
dental hygiene curriculum and represent a knowledge
base for the profession. The second two years incorporate
courses in dental and dental hygiene sciences and
provide the theoretical and clinical framework of dental
hygiene practice.