INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTH BEND 2003 - 2005 BULLETIN

 

Division of Nursing and Health Professions

 

Lawrence L. Garber, Interim Dean

Office: Northside Hall, 460

Telephone: (574) 237-6511

Internet Address: www.iusb.edu/~health/

 

Dental Education

 

Director: Yokom

Office: Riverside Hall, 115

Telephone: (574) 237-4158

Internet Address: www.iusb.edu/~dental/

 

Associate Professors: Klein, Yokom

Assistant Professor: MacMillan

Clinical Assistant Professors: Douglas, Schafer

Lecturer: Beistle

Faculty Emeritus: Markarian

 

 

Mission

The mission of the programs in Dental Education is to provide education and clinical experiences to undergraduate students for future roles as oral health professionals. The programs are committed to excellence in the theory and practice of dental assisting and dental hygiene and in the development of competent, socially sensitive, and ethically responsible professionals.

The programs in Dental Education award the Certificate in Dental Assisting and the Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene. Both programs are fully accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation and are affiliated with the Indiana University School of Dentistry.

As an integral part of its mission, the programs operate a primary health care facility, the IUSB Dental Hygiene Clinic, which provides preventive oral health services at moderate cost to residents of Michiana. The setting emphasizes oral health education, promotes increased oral health awareness by consumers, and fills a void in meeting the needs of the dentally under-served. The clinic is open to the public from September through June.

The Student’s Responsibility

All colleges establish academic requirements that must be met before a degree is granted. These regulations concern such things as curricula and courses, the requirements for majors and minors, and university procedures. Advisors and faculty are available to advise students on how to meet these requirements, however each student is individually responsible for fulfilling them. If requirements have not been satisfied, the degree will be withheld pending satisfactory fulfillment. It is important for each student to be well acquainted with all requirements described in this Campus Bulletin and the academic handbooks of the Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene Programs.

Students in the Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene Programs are expected to comply with the Professional Codes of Conduct and the Statement of Essential Abilities as outlined in the Academic Handbook.

 

Dental Assisting

The full-time IUSB Dental Assisting Program is a one-year, two-semester program or two years, four semesters part-time. The full-time program begins in late August and ends the middle of May of the following year. Part-time students may begin in either August or January. Upon graduation, students receive a Certificate in Dental Assisting.

Mission

The mission of the Dental Assisting Program is to educate and prepare students for entry-level positions as qualified chairside dental assisting professionals. Upon successful completion of the Dental Assisting Program graduates are able to:

  •  Apply the principles of dental assisting theory and practice required to carry out operatory, laboratory, and office procedures which support the delivery of dental care.

  •  Practice dental assisting using the highest level of professional ethics, jurisprudence, and professional conduct necessary to deliver quality dental care to the public.

General Information

The Dental Assisting Program at IUSB prepares career-minded individuals for positions in the dental health care delivery system. The curriculum embodies the theory and practice of modern dental assisting and at the same time recognizes the demands of adult education.

The program includes approximately 1,250 hours of lecture, laboratory, clinical instruction, and clinical practice. The clinical practice phase (externship) of the program allows the students to apply their skills and gain practical experience in private dental practices, specialty practices, and community clinics.

The curriculum provides instruction in the theory and practice of chairside assisting, dental radiology, laboratory techniques, and office practice management. A chairside dental assistant prepares for and participates in patient treatment, sterilizes instruments, and mixes various restorative and impression materials. Dental assistants expose, develop, duplicate and mount radiographs. Laboratory procedures in dental assisting consist of pouring models, fabricating custom trays, making temporary crowns, and carrying out other basic laboratory procedures. Office practice management responsibilities include making and confirming appointments, maintaining patient and office records, working with insurance information, and ordering office and dental supplies.

Upon completion of the program, the graduate dental assistant is eligible to sit for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). The DANB has three components: chairside dental assisting, infection control, and radiation health and safety. In the state of Indiana, it is mandatory that any dental assistant exposing dental radiographs pass the radiation health and safety component of the DANB. Upon successful completion of this component the scores are submitted to the state of Indiana and the graduate is able to apply for and be granted a certificate to take x-rays in the state.

A North Central Dental Society Dental Assisting Grant is available to qualified students for fall and spring semesters. To obtain a grant application or for further information, contact the director of dental education. If applying for other financial aid benefits, contact the IUSB financial aid office.

Currently, the demand for skilled dental assistants exceeds the supply both locally and nationally. Work options include full-time, part-time, and flexible hours. The variety of tasks a dental assistant performs allows the individual to be challenged by diverse responsibilities or to specialize. Specialization includes children’s dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery, office management, and expanded functions. The present career forecast predicts excellent job opportunities well into the twenty-first century.

Admission

The program in dental assisting admits students two times per year.

—Full-time students are admitted in the fall semester only and complete the program in two semesters.

—Part-time students are admitted in the fall or spring semester:

  •  Part-time students admitted in the fall semester complete the program in four semesters.

  •  Part-time students admitted in the spring semester complete the program in three semesters. Students attend classes part-time in the spring semester, full-time in the second semester (fall semester) and are part-time again in the third semester (spring semester).

  •  Part-time students admitted in the spring should delay admission into the program if they are unable to attend classes full-time in the fall semester.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission into the Dental Assisting Program, an applicant must:

  •  Be accepted by IUSB.

  •  Complete the dental assisting application.

  •  Have an informational interview with a member of the dental assisting faculty.

  •  Complete placement examinations.

  •  No action is taken on applications until all documents are submitted.

Qualified applicants will have:

  •  Minimum high school GPA of 2.0 or GED of 50.

  •  Minimum college GPA of 2.00 or better.

  •  Satisfactory scores on placement examinations.

  •  If the class is full, applicants who have met all program criteria and policies can enroll as a part-time student or be put on a waiting list for a full-time position.

 

Other Admission Policies

Applicants will be notified of their admission status as soon as their application is complete and is reviewed.

Registration

Students accepted into the program must register by August. Please contact the secretary in Dental Education for assistance with registration.

Orientation

Students are required to attend a divisional orientation and the Dental Assisting Program orientation.

Medical and Dental Forms

Students must submit medical and dental forms within 30 days of the first day of classes.

CPR

Students must submit a copy their current CPR card no later than October 1. The American Heart Association Health Care Provider or the Red Cross Professional Rescuer meets the CPR requirement.

Academic Policies

Students are expected to comply with the:

  •  Academic regulations and policies of Indiana University.

  •  Components of the Statement of Essential Abilities of the IUSB Dental Assisting Program.

Academic Policies

  •  Students must earn a grade of C or better in all required courses and maintain a semester and overall GPA of at least 2.0. A student who does not meet the academic regulations of the university and the Dental Assisting Program is placed on probation.

  •  Students must follow the dental assisting course sequence as outlined in the section on curriculum. Failure to follow the sequence can result in delayed/denied admission to the next course sequence.

  •  Students who do not pass DAST A171 Clinical Science I with a grade of C or better are not eligible to continue in the course sequence and their status will be changed to out-of-sequence. Out-of-sequence students must follow the policies and procedures regarding reinstatement in order to complete the program.

  •  Students who do not pass one of the fall semester radiology courses (DAST H303 Dental Radiology or DAST H305 Radiology Clinic I) with a grade of C or better will not be able to expose radiographs on patients until the course has been repeated and a grade of C or better is achieved.

  •  A student will be dismissed from the program if any two clinical science or any two radiology courses are not passed with a grade of C or better.

  •  All dental assisting courses that are not passed must be retaken and passed with a grade of C or better the next time they are offered in order to continue in the program.

  •  Students CPR certification must be current while they are enrolled in DAST A172 Clinical Science II.

Good Standing

To remain in good standing, a student must:

  •  Maintain a grade of C (2.0) or better in each required course.

  •  Not repeat any course more than once.

  •  Maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 or above.

  •  Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.

  •  Follow the required course sequence.

Clinical Promotion

In addition to the general academic policies, students must meet the following requirements to be promoted through the clinical course sequences:

  •  Students will be promoted to DAST A172 Clinical Science II upon successful completion of DAST A171 Clinical Science I.

  •  Students will be promoted to DAST H306 Radiology Clinic II upon successful completion of DAST H303 Dental Radiology and DAST H305 Radiology Clinic I.

Academic Probation

A student will be placed on academic probation for the duration of the next regular semester following the one in which they failed to:

  •  Attain a single course grade of C or better.

  •  Attain a cumulative grade point of 2.0.

  •  Demonstrate acceptable ethical or professional behavior.

  •  Follow required course sequence.

  •  Abide by the Indiana University Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct.

The academic standing of probation will be removed the semester the reason for probation has been corrected.

Dismissal

A student will be dismissed from the program when there is a lack of progress toward the degree. Lack of progress will include, but not be limited to:

  •  Failure to achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in any two consecutive semesters.

  •  Failure to complete all required courses with a minimum grade of C by the second completed attempt.

  •  Failure to retake and pass with a grade of C or better dental assisting courses offered once a year.

  •  Failure to meet the stipulations of probation.

  •  Failure to meet all the criteria components of the Essential Abilities contract.

  •  Failure to meet all the requirements for reinstatement.

Dismissal may occur without prior probation.

Appeals

A student may appeal a recommendation for probation or dismissal in accordance with the IUSB appeals process as outlined in this Campus Bulletin.

Withdrawal

—See General Academic Regulations for all campuses in this Campus Bulletin for policies regarding:

  •  Withdrawal from a class.

  •  Withdrawal from the university.

—A grade lower than a C is not a valid reason for withdrawal from a course.

Withdrawal From The Dental Assisting Program

Students who withdraw from the Dental Assisting Program may apply for reinstatement. Students who withdraw a second time will not be readmitted or eligible for reinstatement.

Leave of Absence

Students must submit in writing a request for a leave of absence to the director of dental education. Requests for leave of absence will be evaluated and approved on the basis of academic standing and potential for progress toward the degree.

Students granted a leave of absence delaying the clinical course sequence changes their status within the program to out-of-sequence. Therefore, the policies and procedures for reinstatement will apply to them. Reinstatement will be granted depending upon the availability of clinical spaces and satisfactory completion of any condition and/or faculty recommendations existing at the time of leave. Reinstatement to the programs in Dental Education is not guaranteed.

Reinstatement Policy and Procedures

All out-of-sequence students must apply for reinstatement. Dental assisting students who are out-of-sequence include students who have:

  •  Failed a clinical course.

  •  Withdrawn from a clinical course.

  •  Been granted a leave-of absence.

Reinstatement Procedures:

Step 1: Written Request

Students who wish to be reinstated must submit a written request to the director of dental education by:

           June 1 for fall semester reinstatement.

           October 1 for spring semester reinstatement.

The request requires:

  •  A list of the specific course(s) in which the student wishes to enroll.

  •  An explanation of the extenuating circumstance that may have hindered academic performance.

  •  A brief outline of the student's action plan.

All requests for reinstatement will be evaluated on the basis of successful completion of any requirements or faculty recommendations and available clinical positions.

Students who are reinstated must adhere to the academic policies in effect at the time of reinstatement.

Step 2: Skill Validations

Skill validations required for each clinical sequence are as follows:

—Validation for DAST A171 Clinical Science I

  •  Retake and pass with grade of C or better DAST A171 Clinical Science I.

—Validation for DAST H305 Radiology Clinic I

  •  FMX on DXTTR.

  •  Objective test on radiographic interpretation.

Step 3: Reinstatement

Upon successful demonstration of academic and clinical competencies within the designated time, the student will be reinstated into the Dental Assisting Program. The student may reenroll in the sequential courses the next time it is offered in the curriculum.

Transfer Credits

Transfer between Indiana University campuses

Dental assisting 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 IUSB program. Intercampus transfer requests will be evaluated individually on the basis of clinical space available and a review of student records.

Transfers from Non-Indiana University Dental Assisting Programs

Dental assisting students in good academic standing at another university who wish to transfer should contact the director of dental education. The director will evaluate dental assisting courses completed at another university for transfer equivalency and student placement. All other transfer policies must be followed.

Full-Time Curriculum

Required Courses

(All courses are 3 cr. hours unless otherwise designated.)

First Semester-Fall (18 cr.)

DAST  A111   Anatomy, Physiology, and Oral Pathology

                          (2 cr.)

DAST  A114   Oral Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology

                          (2 cr.)

DAST  A131   Dental Materials I

DAST  A141   Preventive Dentistry and Nutrition (2 cr.)

DAST  A162   Written and Oral Communication (1 cr.)

DAST  A171   Clinical Science I (4-6 cr.)

DAST  H303   Dental Radiology (2 cr.)

DAST  H305   Radiology Clinic I (1 cr.)

Second Semester-Spring (15 cr.)

DAST  A112    Dental and Medical Emergencies and

                           Therapeutics (2 cr.)

DAST  A113    Anatomy, Physiology, and Oral

                           Pathology II (1 cr.)

DAST  A132    Dental Materials II (2 cr.)

DAST  A161    Behavioral Science (1 cr.)

DAST  A172    Clinical Science II (4-6 cr.)

DAST  A182    Practice Management, Ethics, and

                           Jurisprudence

DAST  H306     Radiology Clinic II (1 cr.)

Part-Time Curriculum

(Fall Admission)

Required Courses

(All courses are 3 cr. hours unless otherwise designated.)

First Semester-Fall (7 cr.)

DAST  A111   Anatomy, Physiology, and Oral

                          Pathology (2 cr.)

DAST  A114   Oral Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology

                          (2 cr.)

DAST  A141   Preventive Dentistry and Nutrition (2 cr.)

DAST  A162   Written and Oral Communication (1 cr.)

Second Semester-Spring (7 cr.)

DAST  A112   Dental and Medical Emergencies and

                          Therapeutics (2 cr.)

DAST  A113   Anatomy, Physiology, and Oral Pathology

                          II (1 cr.)

DAST  A161   Behavioral Science (1 cr.)

DAST  A182   Practice Management, Ethics,­ and

                          Jurisprudence

Third Semester-Fall (11 cr.)

DAST  A131   Dental Materials I

DAST  A171   Clinical Science I (4-6 cr.)

DAST  H303   Dental Radiology (2 cr.)

DAST  H305   Radiology Clinic I (1 cr.)

Fourth Semester-Spring (8 cr.)

DAST  A132   Dental Materials II (2 cr.)

DAST  A172   Clinical Science II (4-6 cr.)

DAST  H306   Radiology Clinic II (1 cr.)

Part-Time Curriculum

(Spring Admission)

Required Courses

(All courses are 3 cr. hours unless otherwise designated.)

First Semester-Spring (6 cr.)

DAST  A112   Dental and Medical Emergencies and

                          Therapeutics (2 cr.)

DAST  A161   Behavioral Science (1 cr.)

DAST  A182   Practice Management, Ethics,­ and

                          Jurisprudence

Second Semester-Fall (18 cr.)

DAST  A111   Anatomy, Physiology, and Oral Pathology

                          (2 cr.)

DAST  A114   Oral Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology

                          (2 cr.)

DAST  A141   Preventive Dentistry and Nutrition (2 cr.)

DAST  A131   Dental Materials I

DAST  A162   Written and Oral Communication (1 cr.)

DAST  A171   Clinical Science I (4-6 cr.)

DAST  H303   Dental Radiology (2 cr.)

DAST  H305   Radiology Clinic I (1 cr.)

Third Semester-Spring (9 cr.)

DAST  A113   Anatomy, Physiology, and Oral Pathology

                          II (1 cr.)

DAST  A132   Dental Materials II (2 cr.)

DAST  A172   Clinical Science II (4-6 cr.)

DAST  H306   Radiology Clinic II (1 cr.)

 

 

Dental Hygiene

The mission of the program in dental hygiene at IUSB is to prepare students for entry-level positions as clinical dental hygienists. Graduates of dental hygiene at IUSB are able to:

  •  Utilize the knowledge and clinical competencies required to provide current, comprehensive dental hygiene services.

  •  Communicate–write, speak, listen–effectively to acquire, develop, and convey professional concepts, ideas, and information.

  •  Practice their profession adhering to the ethical, legal, and professional codes of conduct expected of the dental hygiene practitioner.

General Information

Dental hygiene is the study of the art and science of preventive oral health care including the management of behavior to prevent oral disease and promote health. The first year of study consists of general education and biomedical courses which serve as the foundation of the dental hygiene curriculum and represents 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.

Students must complete 29 credit hours of prerequisite courses before entering the Dental Hygiene Program. These required courses may be taken at any accredited college or university; however, they should not be taken on a pass/fail basis. Any exceptions must be approved by the Admissions and Promotions Committee. The student must maintain a C average or better to be accepted as a transfer student by Indiana University. In each dental hygiene prerequisite course, a grade of C or better must be earned.

After admission, the student attends two years (five semesters) of courses designed to provide the educational and clinical background necessary for the practice of dental hygiene. Following completion of the program, an Associate of Science degree is conferred by the Indiana University School of Dentistry. Graduates are eligible to take state licensing examinations and the Dental Hygiene National Board Examination.

A limited number of part-time positions are available. Students enrolled in the part-time program extend the two years of professional course work over a three-year period. Applicants for the part-time program must meet all admission criteria and follow the same admission process as full-time students.

Students who are interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree may do so by applying their work in dental hygiene to the Bachelor of Science in General Studies or the Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Students should work closely with advisors in those programs while predental hygiene students or as soon as they are admitted into the Dental Hygiene Program.

Admission Policies

Predental Hygiene Program

Students are admitted as predental hygiene students while they are completing the first year of study. The student services staff of the Division of Nursing and Health Professions provides academic advising for predental hygiene students. Call (574) 237-4238 to make an appointment with an advisor.

Professional Program

One class is admitted into the Dental Hygiene Program each year to begin the course of study in the fall. Admission is determined by the Dental Hygiene Admission and Promotions Committee. An application for admission to the Dental Hygiene Program should be completed and returned to the Dental Education office by February 1. Each applicant is evaluated on the basis of academic preparation and record.

Criteria for Admission Eligibility

1.  Have been admitted or are eligible for admission to Indiana University. Applications must be sent to IUSB’s Office of Admission.

2.  Submit required admission materials to the Dental Hygiene Program.

—Dental Hygiene Program Application: This is different than the Indiana University application and is obtained from the Dental Education office and must be returned to this office. This application is valid only for the IUSB Dental Hygiene Program, not other Indiana University programs.

—Curriculum Information Sheet: This is obtained from the Dental Education office and is also returned to that office. Curriculum information sheets or similar forms from other programs will not be accepted.

—High school transcripts: with SAT or ACT Assessment scores (a second copy must be sent to the IUSB Office of Admissions).

—College Transcript: An official transcript from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted to the Dental Hygiene Program in addition to the transcripts required by IUSB Admissions Office. A transcript for course work completed at Indiana University is not required.

—Documentation of Dental Hygiene Observations: Applicants must observe at least three different dental hygienists in at least two different practice settings for a total of 16 hours. To document the observation, request the dental hygienist to provide the following information on their office letterhead: your name, date, time of observation, and their signature. An appointment for dental hygiene treatment at the IUSB Dental Clinic during the academic year may be substituted for four hours of observation.

3.  Complete all prerequisite courses or their equivalent with a grade of C or better in each course; or completion of at least 15 credit hours of prerequisite course work and demonstration of ability to complete remaining prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better before beginning the professional course work.

Note: Students must complete all required prerequisite course work before they are eligible to enroll in dental hygiene classes. Students who have been accepted into the program, but are in the process of completing prerequisite course work, must follow the department policies regarding completion and notification of completed course work.

Applicants selected for regular admission who meet the February 1 application deadline will be notified of their admission status. To hold a place in the class, applicants must return the confirmation form, register for classes by July 15, and pay the $100 acceptance fee by July 15. Applications sent after the February 1 deadline will be reviewed as received. Once acceptance has been finalized, students enrolled at other Indiana University campuses must complete an intercampus transfer before they can enroll and register for classes at IUSB.

Academic Regulations

Students are expected to comply with the:

  •  Academic Regulations and Policies of Indiana University.

  •  Professional Codes of Conduct of the American Dental Hygienists' Association.

  •  Standards of Practice of the American Dental Hygienists' Association.

  •  Components of Professional Development of the IUSB Dental Hygiene Program.

Students admitted to the Dental Hygiene Program should consult the Clinic Manual for updates and additional policies governing academic policies, procedures and academic standing

Academic Policies

  •  Students must earn a grade of C or better in all required courses, including general education courses, and maintain a semester and overall GPA of at least 2.0. A student who does not meet the academic regulations of the university and the Dental Hygiene Program is placed on academic probation.

  •  Students must follow the dental hygiene course sequence as outlined in this Campus Bulletin. Failure to follow the sequence can result in delayed/denied admission to the next course sequence.

  •  If a student does not pass one of the clinical practice courses (DHYG H218, DHYG H219, DHYG H301, DHYG H302) with a grade of C or better, the student will not be eligible to continue in the course sequence and her or his status will be changed to out-of-sequence. Out-of-sequence students must follow the policies and procedures regarding reinstatement in order to complete the program.

  •  If a student does not pass one of the radiology courses (DHYG H303, DHYG H305, DHYG H306, DHYG H307) with a grade of C or better, the student will not be able to expose radiographs on patients until the course has been repeated and a grade of C or better is achieved. The course must be repeated the next semester it is offered.

  •  A student will be dismissed from the program if any two clinical practice or any two radiology courses are not passed with a grade of C or better. There are no options for reinstatement.

  •  If a student does not pass MICR M250 Microbial Cell Biology or HPER N220 Human Nutrition, the course(s) must be retaken and passed with a grade of C or better before beginning second-year classes.

  •  Dental hygiene courses, other than clinical practice and radiology courses, that are not passed must be retaken and passed with a grade of C or better the next time they are offered.

  •  Students must be certified in CPR before they begin DHYG_H219 Clinic Practice I and must remain certified while enrolled in all clinical courses. (American Red Cross Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association Health Care Provider are acceptable.)   

  •  Students must provide a current health evaluation (history and physical examination), dental evaluation, and record of immunization status before beginning clinical practice, DHYG_H218 Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene.

Good Standing

In order to remain in good standing, a student must:

  •  Maintain a grade of C (2.0) or better in each required academic course.

  •  Not repeat any course more than once.

  •  Maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 or above.

  •  Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.

  •  Follow the required course sequence as described in the section on curriculum.

Clinical Promotion

In addition to the general academic policies, students must meet the following requirements to be promoted through the clinical course sequences:

—Students will be promoted to the DHYG H219 Clinic Practice I upon successful completion of:

  •  DHYG H218 Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene

  •  DHYG H217 Preventive Dentistry

—Students will be promoted to DHYG H301 Clinical Practice II upon successful completion of:

  •  DHYG H219 Clinic Practice I

  •  DHYG H303 Dental Radiology

  •  DHYG H305 Radiology Clinic I    

  •  DHYG H205 Medical and Dental Emergencies

—Students will be promoted to DHYG H302 Clinical Practice III upon successful completion of:

  •  DHYG H301 Clinical Practice II

  •  DHYG H306 Radiology Clinic II

Academic Probation

A student will be placed on academic probation for the duration of the next regular semester or summer session following the one in which they failed to:

  •  Attain a single course grade of C or better.

  •  Attain a cumulative grade point of 2.0.

  •  Demonstrate acceptable ethical or professional behavior.

  •  Follow required course sequence.

  •  Abide by the Indiana University Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct.

The academic standing of probation will be removed the semester the reason for probation has been corrected.

Dismissal

A student will be dismissed from the program when there is a lack of progress toward the degree. Lack of progress will include, but not be limited to:

  •  Failure to achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in any two consecutive semesters.

  •  Failure to complete all required courses with a minimum grade of C by the second completed attempt.

  •  Failure to retake and pass with a grade of C or better, MICR M250 Microbial Cell Biology or HPER H220 Human Nutrition, by the beginning of the second year of study.

  •  Failure to retake and pass with a grade of C or better dental hygiene courses offered once a year.

  •  Failure to meet the stipulations of probation.

  •  Failure to meet all the criteria components of the Professional Behavior Contract.

  •  Failure to meet all the requirements for reinstatement.

Dismissal may occur without prior probation.

Appeals

A student may appeal a recommendation for probation or dismissal in accordance with the IUSB appeals process as outlined in this Campus Bulletin.

Withdrawal

See General Academic Regulations for all campuses in the IUSB Campus Bulletin for policies regarding:

  •  Withdrawal from a class.

  •  Withdrawal from the university.

A grade lower than a C is not a valid reason for withdrawal from a course.

Withdrawal from the Dental Hygiene Program

Students who withdraw from the Dental Hygiene Program can apply for reinstatement. Students who withdraw a second time will not be readmitted or eligible for reinstatement.

Leave of Absence

Students must submit in writing a request for a leave of absence to the director of dental education. Requests for leave of absence will be evaluated and approved on the basis of academic standing and potential for progress toward the degree.

Students granted a leave of absence delaying the clinical course sequence changes their status within the program to out-of-sequence. Therefore, the policies and procedures for reinstatement will apply to them. Reinstatement will be granted depending upon the availability of clinical spaces and satisfactory completion of any condition and/or faculty recommendations existing at the time of leave. Reinstate-ment to the programs in Dental Education is not guaranteed.

Reinstatement Policy and Procedures

All out-of-sequence students must apply for reinstatement. Dental hygiene students who are out-of-sequence include students who have:

  •  Failed a clinical course.

  •  Withdrawn from a clinical course.

  •  Been granted a leave-of absence.

Reinstatement Procedures

Step 1: Written Request

Students who wish to be reinstated must submit a written request to the director of dental education by:

           June 1 for fall semester reinstatement.

           October 1 for spring semester reinstatement.

The request requires:

  •  A list of the specific course(s) in which the student wishes to enroll.

  •  An explanation of the extenuating circumstance that may have hindered academic performance.

  •  A brief outline of the student's action plan.

All requests for reinstatement will be evaluated on the basis of successful completion of any requirements or faculty recommendations and available clinical slots.

Students who are reinstated must adhere to the academic policies in effect at the time of reinstatement.

Step 2: Validation of Theory and Clinical Competencies

Following approval of a request for reinstatement, students must validate dental hygiene theory and clinical competencies needed to reenter the clinical practice. All theory and skill competencies must be met (validated) before a student can reenroll and begin clinical course work.

 

Skill validations required for each clinical sequence are as follows:

  •  Validation for DHYG H219 Clinic Practice I:

     Retake and pass with grade of C or better DHYG H218 Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene.

  •  Validation for DHYG H301 Clinical Practice II:

     Retake and pass with grade of C or better DHYG H219 Clinic Practice I.

  •  Validation for DHYG H302 Clinical Practice III:

     Retake and pass with grade of C or better DHYG H301 Clinical Practice II.         

  •  Students must maintain radiology clinical competency when retaking a clinical practice course. To do this, students are required to meet, at a passing level, the radiography requirements for the clinical semester.

Validation Policies

  •  In the event the student fails the validation clinical course, the student will be dismissed from the program.

Step 3: Reinstatement

Upon successful demonstration of academic and clinical competencies within the designated time, the student will be reinstated into the Dental Hygiene Program. The student may reenroll in the sequential course when it is offered in the curriculum.

Transfer Credits

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 IUSB program. Intercampus transfer requests will be evaluated individually on the basis of clinical space available and a review of student records.

Transfers from Non-Indiana University Dental Hygiene Programs

     Dental hygiene students in good academic standing at another university who wish to transfer should contact the director of the IUSB_Dental Hygiene Program. The director of dental hygiene will evaluate dental hygiene courses completed at another university for transfer equivalency and student placement. All other transfer policies must be followed.

Ten-Year Limit

Required science courses must have been completed within 10 years prior to the beginning of dental hygiene course work.

Course Exemptions

Students meeting the specific criteria may test out of DHYG H305 Radiology Clinic I and DHYG H308 Dental Materials. Applications for course exemptions are in the Clinic Manual.

 

DHYG H305 Radiology Clinic I

To be eligible to test out, students must have a current:

  •  State radiology certificate or

  •  Dental Assisting Certificate (CDA).

Procedures: Students must:

  •  Submit application to course instructor by 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 exam with a grade of 75 percent or better.

Radiology Lab Validation Test:

  •  Expose, develop, mount and evaluate FMX films of the right side of mouth using paralleling technique and develop with manual processing 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 will be allowed for the entire FMX survey.

  •  Films will be graded according to DHYG H305 Radiology Clinic I criteria and must be completed at passing level.

DHYG H308 Dental Materials Exemption

To be eligible to test out of DHYG H308 Dental Materials, the student must have:

  •  Graduated from an accredited Dental Assisting Program within the last 5 years or

  •  Hold 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 better on a written examination.

DHYG H308 Dental Materials test:

  •  Students may contact the course instructor for a copy of DHYG H308 Dental Materials objectives.

 

Dental Hygiene Program

 

(All courses are 3 cr. hours unless otherwise designated.)

A minimum of 29 credit hours of required courses must be completed prior to acceptance into the part-time or full-time program.

First Year-Required Courses (29-33 cr.)

CHEM  C101   Elementary Chemistry I and

CHEM  C121   Elementary Chemistry Laboratory I (2 cr.)

ENG      W131  Elementary Composition

PSY      P103    General Psychology

SOC      S161    Principles of Sociology

SPCH   S121    Public Speaking

Arts and Humanities electives (6 cr.) (Includes communications, English, fine arts, foreign language, history, music, philosophy, religion, women’s studies, medical terminology, and computer science)

One of the following:

     ANAT    A210   Elementary Human Anatomy and

          PHSL  P204    Elementary Human Physiology or

     PHSL   P261    Human Anatomy and Physiology I

                              (5 cr.)

     PHSL   P262    Human Anatomy and Physiology II

                              (5 cr.)

 

Full-Time Program Courses

(All courses are 3 cr. hours unless otherwise designated.)

Second Year-First Semester (15 cr.)

DHYG  H214   Oral Anatomy

DHYG  H217   Preventive Dentistry (2 cr.)

DHYG  H218   Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene (5 cr.)

DHYG  H224   Oral Histology and Embryology (1 cr.)

DHYG  H242   Introduction to Dentistry (1 cr.)

MICR   M250  Microbial Cell Biology

Second Year-Second Semester (17 cr.)

DHYG  H205   Medical and Dental Emergencies (1 cr.)

DHYG  H211   Head and Neck Anatomy (2 cr.)

DHYG  H213   General Pathology (1 cr.)

DHYG  H219   Clinic Practice I (4 cr.)

DHYG  H221   Clinical Dental Hygiene Procedures (4 cr.)

DHYG  H303   Dental Radiology (1 cr.)

DHYG  H305   Radiology Clinic I (1 cr.)

DHYG  H308   Dental Materials (2 cr.)

HPER   N220   Human Nutrition

Summer Session I (3 cr.)

DHYG  H301   Clinical Practice II (3 cr.)

Third Year-First Semester (12 cr.)

DHYG  H215   Pharmacology and Therapeutics (2 cr.)

DHYG  H301   Clinical Practice II (2 cr.)

DHYG  H304   Oral Pathology (2 cr.)

DHYG  H306   Radiology Clinic II (1 cr.)

DHYG  H321   Periodontics (2 cr.)

DHYG  H347   Community Health Education

 

Third Year-Second Semester (12 cr.)

DHYG  H302   Clinical Practice III (5 cr.)

DHYG  H307   Radiology Clinic III (1 cr.)

DHYG  H309   Practice of Community Dental Hygiene

                          (2 cr.)

DHYG  H320   Practice Management, Ethics and

                          Jurisprudence (2 cr.)

DHYG  H351   Advanced Clinical Procedures (2 cr.)

 

Part-Time Program Courses

(All courses are 3 cr. hours unless otherwise designated.)

Second Year-First Semester (8 cr.)

DHYG  H214   Oral Anatomy

DHYG  H224   Oral Histology and Embryology (1 cr.)

DHYG  H242   Introduction to Dentistry (1)

MICR   M250  Microbial Cell Biology

Second Year-Second Semester (8 cr.)

DHYG  H211   Head and Neck Anatomy (2 cr.)

DHYG  H213   General Pathology (1 cr.)

DHYG  H308   Dental Materials (2 cr.)

HPER   N220   Human Nutrition

Third Year-First Semester (10 cr.)

DHYG  H217   Preventive Dentistry (2 cr.)

DHYG  H218   Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene (5 cr.)

DHYG  H347   Community Dental Health

Third Year-Second Semester (8 cr.)

DHYG  H205   Medical and Dental Emergencies (1 cr.)

DHYG  H219   Clinic Practice I (4 cr.)

DHYG  H303   Dental Radiology (1 cr.)

DHYG  H305   Radiology Clinic I (1 cr.)

Third Year-Summer Session I (3 cr.)

DHYG  H301   Clinical Practice II (3 cr.)

Fourth Year-First Semester (10 cr.)

DHYG  H301   Clinical Practice II (2 cr.)

DHYG  H304   Oral Pathology (2 cr.)

DHYG  H306   Radiology Clinic II (1 cr.)

DHYG  H321   Periodontics (2 cr.)

DHYG  H347   Community Health Education

Fourth Year-Second Semester (12 cr.)

DHYG H302 Clinical Practice III (5 cr.)

DHYG H307 Radiology Clinic III (1 cr.)

DHYG H309 Practice of Community Dental Hygiene

                          (2 cr.)

DHYG H320 Practice Management, Ethics and

                          Jurisprudence (2 cr.)

DHYG H351 Advanced Clinical Procedures (2 cr.)

 


School of Nursing

 

Interim Dean: Garber

Office: Northside Hall, 452

Telephone: (574) 237-4571

Internet Address: www.iusb.edu/~nursing/

 

Associate Professor: Basolo-Kunzer

Assistant Professors: Dobrzykowski, Henry, Pierce,  Sofhauser

Clinical Assistant Professors: Makielski, C. White

Lecturers: S. Anderson, Fenner, Keith, Nietch, Woodrick

Undergraduate Coordinator: Makielski

Director of Health and Wellness Center: Nietch

Coordinator of Student Services: Gilroy

 

 

General Information

The IUSB campus offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) and B.S.N. options for R.N.’s. Graduate courses are offered at sites throughout the state over distance education.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program is accredited by the Indiana State Board of Nursing and by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Membership

The School of Nursing is an agency member of the  American Association of Colleges of Nursing, and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Student Organizations

Sigma Theta Tau International

The Alpha Chapter of the International Honor Society of Nursing was organized at Indiana University. Students in bachelor’s and graduate programs as well as community members may be admitted to membership when they have demonstrated excellence in nursing and have shown superior academic and personal records. Leadership, research, and scholarship constitute the purposes of Sigma Theta Tau International.

Student Nurses’ Association

Undergraduate students are eligible for membership in the National Student Nurses’ Association, Indiana Association of Nursing Students, and IUSB’s local chapter. This includes students enrolled in bachelor’s programs, R.N. program, and prenursing students. Individuals or organizations interested in furthering the growth and development of the National Student Nurses’ Association obtain sustaining membership. The chief purpose of the organization is to aid in the preparation of students for the assumption of professional responsibilities. Programs may encompass health care issues, legal aspects of nursing, interdisciplinary programs, and community programs.

General Policies

Program Planning

Students in the School of Nursing are responsible for planning their own programs and for meeting degree requirements. Academic advisors are available from the Office of Student Services to assist students in understanding degree requirements. It is important for students to acquaint themselves with all regulations and to remain properly informed throughout their studies.

All provisions of this Campus Bulletin are in effect as soon as a nursing student begins the nursing program. This includes both prenursing students newly admitted to IUSB and those changing their major to nursing.

Students interrupting their studies, students pursuing part-time study, or full-time students who take more than two years to complete prerequisite requirements are subject to policy and curriculum changes as they occur. Curriculum changes during progress toward the degree may result in revision of degree requirements.

The Code of Ethics for Nurses

Students who are preparing to enter the profession of nursing are expected to follow the Code of Ethics for Nurses. Each person, upon entering the profession, inherits a measure of responsibility and trust in the profession and the corresponding obligation to adhere to standards of ethical practice and conduct set by the profession. The code was adopted by the American Nurses’ Association in 1950 and most recently revised in 2001.

It is the student’s responsibility to know, understand, and follow the Code of Ethics for Nurses.

1.  The nurse, in all professional relationships, practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of health problems.

2.  The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, group, or community.

3.  The nurse promotes, advocates for, and strives to protect the health, safety, and rights of the patient.

4.  The nurse is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal patient care.

5.  The nurse owes the same duties to self as to others, including the responsibility to preserve integrity and safety, to maintain competence, and to continue personal and professional growth.

6.  The nurse participates in establishing, maintaining, and improving healthcare environments and conditions of employment conducive to the provision of quality healthcare and consistent with the values of the profession through individual and collective action.

7.  The nurse participates in the advancement of the profession through contributions to practice, education, administration, and knowledge development.

8.  The nurse collaborates with other health professionals and the public in promoting community, national, and international efforts to meet health needs.

9.  The profession of nursing, as represented by associations and their members, is responsible for articulating nursing values, for maintaining the integrity of the profession and its practice, and for shaping social policy.

Statement of Essential Abilities

Approved by the Indiana University School of Nursing, University Council of Nursing Faculty, April 26, 1993.

“The School of Nursing faculty has specified essential abilities (technical standards) critical to the success of students in any Indiana University nursing program. Students must demonstrate these essential abilities in order to succeed in their program of study. Qualified applicants are expected to meet all admission criteria, and matriculating students are expected to meet all progression criteria, as well as these essential abilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

1.  Essential judgment skills to include: ability to identify, assess, and comprehend conditions surrounding patient situations for the purpose of problem solving around patient conditions and coming to appropriate conclusions and/or course of actions.

2.  Essential neurological functions to include: ability to use the senses of seeing, hearing, touch, and smell to make correct judgments regarding patient conditions for the purpose of demonstrating competence to safely engage in the practice of nursing. Behaviors that demonstrate essential neurological functions include, but are not limited to, observation, listening, understanding relationships, writing, and psycho-motor abilities.

3.  Essential communication skills to include: ability to communicate effectively with fellow students, faculty, patients, and all members of the health care team. Skills include verbal, written, and non-verbal abilities consistent with effective communication.

4.  Essential emotional coping skills: ability to demonstrate the mental health necessary to safely engage in the practice of nursing as determined by professional standards of practice.

5.  Essential intellectual/conceptual skills to include: ability to measure, calculate, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate to engage competently in the safe practice of nursing.

6.  Other essential behavioral attributes: ability to engage in activities consistent with safe nursing practice without demonstrated behaviors of addiction to, abuse of, or dependence on alcohol or other drugs that may impair behavior or judgment. The student must demonstrate responsibility and accountability for actions as a student in the School of Nursing and as a developing professional nurse.”

Failure to meet one or more of the Essential Abilities may hinder progression or result in dismissal from the nursing program. Any student who is questioning their ability to meet one or more of the Essential Abilities should contact the adaptive services officer at (574) 237-4479 prior to enrollment in nursing courses. Documentation of any requested accommodation must be submitted to the Admission, Progression and Graduation Committee in the School of Nursing for review prior to matriculation into the nursing major.

Students with Disabilities

The university is committed to helping temporarily and permanently disabled students make the transition to student life. Students with physical, mental, or learning impairments are encouraged to consult with advisors from the School of Nursing and the Office of Disabled Student Services for assistance in meeting degree requirements.

Students with disabilities must meet all academic and technical skill requirements as outlined in the Statement of Essential Abilities and any other standards related to professional licensure. Modifications in the learning environment to assist students in meeting these requirements will be made in accordance with federal and university guidelines and in consideration of individual needs. The Office of Disabled Student Services is located in the Administration Building, first floor.

Eligibility for Licensure

Any person who makes application for examination and registration as a registered nurse in the state of Indiana shall submit to the Indiana State Board of Nursing at the Health Professions Service Bureau written evidence, verified by oath, that he or she:

  •  Has completed an approved high school course of study or the equivalent as approved by the appropriate educational agency.

  •  Has completed the prescribed curriculum in a state-accredited school of nursing and holds a diploma or certificate therefrom.

  •  Has not been convicted of any act that would constitute a ground for disciplinary sanction under the state board rules and regulations or of any felony that has direct bearing on the individual’s ability to practice competently.

International students and graduates of schools of nursing that are outside the United States must meet the requirements of the Indiana State Board of Nursing for eligibility to sit for the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX).

Clinical Regulations

Clinical Handbook

All nursing students will be provided with a Clinical Handbook at the Clinical Orientation beginning with Sophomore One semester. This document is updated at least annually to reflect ongoing changes in clinical and program requirements and policies. The School of Nursing will provide these updates but it is the student's responsibility to maintain the currency of the handbook and refer to the most current regulations.

CPR Requirement

All nursing major students enrolled in clinical classes must present evidence of current healthcare provider certification prior to the beginning of each semester. Two options are available: American Heart Association's Healthcare Provider level (preferred), or, American Red Cross CPR AD for the professional rescuer.

OSHA Regulations

Health Requirements and OSHA regulations include annual education on blood borne pathogens. See