Guilford Technical Community College – Limited Entry Programs Office 140 Hassell Health Technologies Center, Jamestown Campus limitedentry@gtcc.edu (Created June 7, 2018)

Brief Description of Program: The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene is a 5-semester curriculum plan that begins each fall semester on the Jamestown campus. It is a limited-entry program in which applicants who meet minimum requirements are ranked for admission.

Professional Coursework *Graduates of an ADA accredited Dental Assisting Program may be given credit for DEN 110, DEN 111, DEN 112, and DEN 224

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5

DEN 110* DEN 111* DEN 120 DEN 121

DEN 112* DEN 124 DEN 130 DEN 131

DEN 125 DEN 140 DEN 141 DEN 222

DEN 123 DEN 220 DEN 221 DEN 223

DEN 224*

DEN 230 DEN 231 DEN 232 DEN 233

Total Semester Credits: 9

Total Semester Credits: 10

Total Semester Credits: 6

Total Semester Credits: 12

Total Semester Credits: 10

Additional Program-Specific

Admission Criteria

Plan to attend a mandatory Dental Programs Information Session after July 1, 2018.

Biology and Chemistry Competency:

Completion of college level BIO/lab and CHM/lab within the last 10 years (since 2009)

OR

Completion of high school level BIO/lab and CHM/lab w ithin last 3 years (since 2016)

NEW! Complete the Test of Essential

Academic Skills (TEAS 6.0) — minimum

score of 62 required.

General Education Coursework

Course Title Credits

BIO 168 Anatomy & Physiology I 4

BIO 169 Anatomy & Physiology II 4

CHM 131 Introduction to Chemistry 3

BIO 175 General Microbiology 3

ENG 111 Writing & Inquiry 3

ENG 112

OR

ENG 114

Writing/Research in the Disciplines

OR

Professional Research & Reporting

3

SOC 240

OR

PSY 150&SOC 210

Social Psychology

OR Gener a l Psy cholog y and

Introduction to Sociology

3

HUM/FA

Electives: Select from: ART 111,

ART 114, ART 115, MUS 110, MUS

112, PHI 215, PHI 240, HUM 115

3

26 Total General Education Credits:

Dental Hygiene Associate in Applied Science

Fall 2019 Entry—Jamestown Campus

Application Deadline:

Friday, March 15, 2019 at 5:00pm Total Credit Hours Required for Degree: 73

Estimated Number of Students Accepted Annually: 32

Guilford Technical Community College – Limited Entry Programs Office 140 Hassell Health Technologies Center, Jamestown Campus limitedentry@gtcc.edu (Created June 7, 2018)

Brief Description of Profession, Including Career Opportunities and Work Environments:

A dental hygienist is a licensed dental professional, registered with a regulatory body within their state of practice (in this case, North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners). They are primary healthcare professionals who practice alongside a dentist and other dental professionals to provide full oral health care. A dental hygienist has received training and education that focuses on and specializes in the prevention and treatment of oral diseases.

Essential Functions:

The mission of the Dental Hygiene Department at GTCC is to graduate competent dental hygienists. All students will be expected to perform assigned skills and class assignments at the same level, with or without accommodations. It is the responsibility of the applicant to read the essential functions carefully and ask for clarification of any function that is not understood. To be successful in this program, students will need to demonstrate the following entry-level skills/abilities:

Communication (verbal and written)

Math

Analytical, Comprehension

Sensorimotor (gross motor, fine motor, visual, and auditory acuity skills)

Physical/Emotional

Behavioral

For a detailed listing of all skills required, please visit the Dental Hygiene website at: https://degreeprograms.gtcc.edu/dental-hygiene/

Program Outcomes:

In accordance with the North Carolina Dental Practice Act, including rules and regulations, upon successful completion of the Dental Hygiene program, the graduate should be able to:

Apply the dental hygiene process of care using evidence-based practices for the child, adolescent, adult, geriatric, medically-complex and periodontally-involved patient.

Complete radiographic images according to diagnostic and technical standards.

Prepare for assessment and treatment of medical emergencies.

Apply a professional code of ethics in the provision and/or support of oral health care services.

Prepare oral health strategies for diverse groups.

Apply legal and regulatory concepts to the provision of oral health care services.

Apply self-assessment skills to prepare for lifelong learning.

Complete successfully the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) and state/regional clinical examination.

Estimated Program Costs:

The approximate total cost for the 5-semester Dental Hygiene program is: $12,665.00 (in-state) and $26,919.00 (out-of-state).

This includes estimated cost to take the Dental Hygiene NBDHE and books and supplies.

For the most current information on tuition and student/course-specific fees, refer to the Cashier’s Office webpage:

https://supportservices.gtcc.edu/tuition-rates-fees/

Tuition rates are established by State Board of Community College in accordance to actions taken by NC General Assembly. Student fees are established by GTCC Board of Trustees in accordance to the State Board of Community Colleges. All rates are subject to change.

Program Statistics:

Graduations: NBDHE Pass Rate: CITA Pass Rate:

2016: 23 2016: 96% 2016: 84%

2017: 18 2017: 100% 2017: 94%

For more information on employment in this field, visit GTCC’s Career

Coach tool:

https://gtcc.emsicc.com/programs/dental-hygiene-aas/198622

Accreditation:

The GTCC Associate in Applied Science Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Accrediting Agency Contact Information:

Commission on Dental Accreditation 211 East Chicago Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611 https://www.ada.org/en/coda

Credentialing/Licensing Requirements:

A background check is required.

Graduates are eligible to apply to take the NBDHE, a state/regional clini-cal examination (CITA, CRDTS, CDCA, SRTA, or WREB), and state juris-prudence examination.

Graduates must be licensed in order to practice as a registered dental hygienist.

MINIMUM ADMISSION CRITERIA Dental Hygiene Program – Fall 2019 Entry

Application Deadline: Friday, March 15, 2019 at 5:00pm

Applicant Name ___________________________________________ ID# ________________________

Complete the GTCC Admissions Process. Applicants must have completed the GTCC admission process, including the North Carolina Residency Determination Service (RDS) process, submission of official high school/GED/adult high school transcripts, and official college transcripts. College transcripts will be reviewed for possible transfer credit. Applicants may check the status of their application by visiting https://applicationstatus.gtcc.edu and transcripts by visiting https://transcripts.gtcc.edu .

Assessment of College-Readiness Applicants must be eligible to register for the appropriate college-level courses as required by the curriculum. Assessment of readiness may include review of high school and/or college transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, or completion of GTCC’s placement test. Non-college-level courses, if required, must be completed by the specified application deadline.

Please see a GTCC Admissions Officer for questions regarding the steps in this part of the process.

NEW! Attend a Mandatory Fall 2019 Dental Programs Information Session. Complete a required Program Information Session before the application deadline. No registration is required. Those who arrive late to a session will not receive credit for having attended. All sessions are held on the Jamestown campus.

Wednesday, September 12, 2018 4:00 – 5:30pm Hassell Health 101 Thursday, October 11, 2018 3:30 – 5:00pm Hassell Health 105 Monday, November 5, 2018 5:30 – 7:00pm Hassell Health 101

Additional session dates will also be available in early 2019 as well. Please check with the Limited Entry Programs Office or their website for confirmation of 2019 session dates, times, and locations.

NEW PROCESS FOR 2019! Meet with the Limited Entry Programs Office to Discuss Your Progress. Schedule an appointment as needed with the Limited Entry Programs Office (Hassell Health Technologies, Room 140, Jamestown Campus) to make sure you are on-track to apply to the program by the specified deadline. Appointments may be made by contacting the office at (336) 334-4822, ext. 50415/50439, or by sending an email to limitedentry@gtcc.edu.

Meet Biology and Chemistry Competency. • Completion of a high school biology/lab course and chemistry/lab course with grades of “C” or higher,

completed since 2016. OR

• Completion of a college-level biology/lab course and a chemistry/lab course with grades of “C” or higher, completed since 2009. BIO 168/169 and CHM 131 are preferred, as they may also be used for course credit toward the Dental Hygiene degree.

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NEW ADMISSION REQUIREMENT FOR 2019! Take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS 6.0) before the Admission Deadline. Every applicant must take this test. You must obtain a testing pass from the Limited Entry Programs Office in order to take the TEAS 6.0. A minimum score of 62 is required in order to be eligible to apply for the program. You may test twice in a 6-month period. Scores from other colleges will be accepted, but they must be from the TEAS 6.0. The test fee is $55 for GTCC students (will increase to $58 effective July 1, 2018) and $90 for non-GTCC students and is not covered by financial aid.

You must register ONLINE for the TEAS at https://www.registerblast.com/gtcc/Exam . It is offered at the Jamestown Campus only on Monday through Thursday at 9:30am and 1:30pm. For more information on GTCC’s TEAS 6.0 test, visit the Assessment/Testing Center’s website at: https://supportservices.gtcc.edu/test-of-essential-academic-skills-teas/ .

Study material may be purchased at www.atitesting.com.

Submit the Health Sciences Limited Entry Application Package by 5:00pm on Friday, March 15, 2019. Gather all of the required documents for the Health Sciences Limited Entry Application Package and submit them to the Limited Entry Programs Office, located in Hassell Health Technologies Center, Room 140 on the Jamestown campus.

• Complete the Health Sciences Application and Checklist. • Verify that all transcripts have been received by GTCC and attach a copy of your WebAdvisor transcript. • Attach a copy of the results of any required pre-admission tests (i.e. TEAS 6.0). • Attach all other documentation required on the Program Information Sheet and Application Checklist.

Important Notes to Health Science Program Applicants Program faculty reserve the right to revise or change course requirements in accordance with applicable state laws, college requirements, accreditation standards, and/or at the discretion of the faculty. By accepting admission into the program, the students agrees to at all times abide by the program requirements and procedures as set forth in the Student Handbook and the respective course syllabus issued at the beginning of each term for each course. The student is bound by such requirements and procedures regardless of whether they were established before or after the date of enrollment in the program. Changes made after the publication of the Handbook will be posted as an addendum to the Handbook.

Most programs require students to have a criminal background check, a drug screen, and an OIG review (Office of Inspector General) upon admission. Healthcare agencies that are utilized for clinical and/or internship experiences require this evaluation. If a student is denied agency access due to a positive check or screening, the students may not be able to complete the clinical education experiences, which will result in the inability to continue in the health science program. Screening may also be required after graduation by examination boards, state licensing boards, and employing agencies. Pending the outcome, a graduate may be disqualified from examination eligibility, state licensure, and/or employment.

Students must achieve a GPA of 2.0 or better in order to graduate. Students who receive a grade of “D” in a general education course (other than BIO) can graduate as long as their GPA is at least 2.0. However, a grade of “D” in a general education course will not transfer to another institution, nor will GTCC accept a grade of “D” for credit from another institution. Students must achieve a “C” or better in BIO and program major courses. Students who do not achieve a “C” or better in these courses will be suspended from the program.

As health care providers, the primary professional obligation is service to the public. Patients have the right to expect and receive quality care regardless of his/her circumstance and medical condition. All students in the dental programs at GTCC will be expected to adhere to this philosophy. Infection control guidelines in the dental department have been developed to protect the student and the patient from disease transmission. All students in the dental programs at GTCC will be expected to adhere to this philosophy.

A student in the dental program is at an increased risk for exposure to a variety of diseases, among them Hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis. Because of these risks, students will be expected to follow all infection control/exposure control guidelines that have been established.

For further information on these policies, please contact: Michelle Martin, Dental Hygiene Department Chair 336-334-4822, ext. 50347; msmartin@gtcc.edu

For Questions about the Dental Hygiene Admission Process, Please Contact: Limited Entry Programs Office

140 Hassell Health Technologies Center, Room 140 Jamestown Campus Leigh Olsen, Coordinator; limitedentry@gtcc.edu

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POINTS & RANKING SHEET Dental Hygiene Program – Fall 2019 Entry

Application Deadline: Friday, March 15, 2019 at 5:00pm

Applicant Name ___________________________________________ ID# ________________________

Program-specific Admission Requirements Criteria Possible Points Points Awarded Completed

Participation in a Dental Programs Information Session Minimum Admission Requirement – No Points

Biology & Chemistry Competency (high school or college) Minimum Admission Requirement – No Points

Completion of General Education Courses Required for Degree There are no prerequisite courses that must be completed before applying to the Dental Hygiene program. It is recommended, however, that students take the general education courses to lighten the academic load during the program and to earn earn points toward admission to the program.

Course Possible Points Date Completed

Student Grade

Points Awarded

BIO 168 (completed since 2009) A = 8, B = 4 BIO 169 (completed since 2009) A = 8, B = 4 CHM 131 (completed since 2009) A = 6, B = 3 BIO 175 (completed since 2009) A = 6, B = 3 ENG 111 A = 4, B = 2 N/A ENG 112 or ENG 114 A = 4, B = 2 N/A SOC 240 or PSY 150 and SOC 210 (points will be averaged) A = 4, B = 2 N/A Humanities/Fine Arts Elective A = 4, B = 2 N/A Points Awarded for This Section:

Completion of Additional Courses for Ranking Points

Course Possible Points Student Grade Points Awarded College-Level Coursework: Both Anatomy & Physiology courses (BIO 168/169) completed with grades of “C” or better (completed since 2009) 4

CHM 131A (lab) with a “B” or better 2 College Math (MAT 143 or higher) with a “B” or better 2 CIS 110 or CIS 111 with a “B” or better 2 COM 231 with a “B” or better 2 ACA 111 or ACA 122 with a “B” or better 2 HUM 115 with a “B” or better 2 High School-Level Coursework (current high school students): Biology/lab with a grade of “A” or “B” (completed since 2016) 2 Chemistry/lab with a grade of “A” or “B” (completed since 2016) 2 11th grade English with a grade of “A” or “B” (no credit awarded if applicant has completed ENG 111) 1

Geometry, Tech Math II, Algebra II, Honors Math (Algebra III, Trig, Calculus) with a grade of “A” or “B” (counts only once) 1

Points Awarded for This Section:

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Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS); Minimum TEAS Score for Admission = 62 TEAS score range Possible Points Points Awarded

65-75 3

76-85 6

86-100 9 Points Awarded for This Section:

Completion of Additional Related Experience

Experience Possible Points Points Awarded

Completion of a Health Sciences baccalaureate degree 6

Completion of a baccalaureate degree (other than health sciences) 3

Graduate of an ADA-accredited Dental Assisting Program GPA 4.0 – 3.5 = 4

GPA 3.49 – 3.0 = 3

Office-trained Dental Assistant (3 or more years of experience – must provide documentation via supervisor on dental practice’s letterhead) 3

Completion of a health certificate or diploma (i.e., EMT, Nurse Aide. CPR/First Aid not acceptable) 2

Completion of Health Science I & II in high school with grades of “C” or better (within the past 3 years – since 2016) 3

Completion of a high school Career and Technical Education (CTE) concentration (at least 4 CTE credits in the Health Sciences) within the last 3 years (since 2016) 3

Completion of a high school Career and Technical Education (CTE) course in Health Sciences (within the past 3 years - since 2016) with a grade of “C” or better. 1

Points Awarded for This Section:

Total Points Awarded for All Sections Criteria Total Points

Program-Specific Admission Requirements No Points Earned

Completion of General Education Courses Required for Degree

Completion of Additional Courses for Ranking Points

TEAS 6.0 Score Range

Completion of Additional Related Experience

TOTAL POINTS AWARDED:

Guilford Technical Community College makes educational and employment opportunities available to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law. Guilford Technical Community College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Americas with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, among other state and federal laws related to employment or higher education.

Return this Application to: Limited Entry Programs Office Hassell Health Technologies Center, Rm. 140 Jamestown, NC 27282 (336) 334-4822, ext. 50439/50415

Health Sciences Program Application for Admission

Please PRINT OR TYPE the information below. It is the applicant’s responsibility to notify GTCC IN ADVANCE OF SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION of any name, address, or telephone changes.

Name Last First Middle GTCC Student ID Number (not SSN) Address Number Street Apt. Number Telephone City State Zip Daytime GTCC Email Address Alternate Email

Indicate the program to which you are applying for admission. NOTE: A separate application must be completed for each program if applying to more than one program.

Dental Assisting Diploma (fall 2019) Dental Hygiene A.A.S. Degree (fall 2019) Health Information Technology A.A.S. Degree (fall 2019) Medical Assisting A.A.S. Degree (fall 2019) Nursing A.A.S. Degree (fall 2019) Nursing A.A.S. Degree (spring 2020) LPN to Assoc. Degree Nursing Bridge (summer 2019) Practical Nursing Diploma (fall 2019)

Nursing RIBN A.A.S. to B.S.N Program (fall 2019) Pharmacy Technology Diploma (fall 2019) Pharmacy Technology Diploma to A.A.S. Bridge (fall 2019) Physical Therapist Assistant A.A.S. Degree (fall 2019) Radiography A.A.S. Degree (fall 2019) Surgical Technology Diploma (fall 2019) Surgical Technology Diploma to A.A.S. Bridge (fall 2019)

You must have completed the REQUIRED Program Information Session in order to apply for admission to your health sciences program of choice: Date of Attendance: _______________

Are you currently enrolled in one of the above programs? Yes (Which one? __________________) No

Have you previously been enrolled in one of the above programs? Yes (Which one? __________________) No

Have you previously been accepted to/enrolled in the same program to which you are applying? Yes No (If YES, refer to the Limited Entry Admissions Process document.)

Have you transferred credits to GTCC from another institution? Yes No

IT IS THE APPLICANT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT HIS/HER FILE IS COMPLETE AND THAT ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS ARE IN PLACE BY THE STATED APPLICATION DEADLINE.

Please complete the Application Checklist on the back of this document.

I certify that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge. Applicant’s Signature Date

2019 Health Sciences Program Application Checklist

I understand that all required documentation must be attached to the Health Sciences Program Admission Application and Application Checklist at the time it is submitted.

I verify that all high school/GED and college transcripts (if applicable) have been received by GTCC and that any applicable transfer credit has been awarded.

I understand that my final grades, including all applicable transfer credits, must be posted by the deadline date. Note: Required for All Applicants – Attach Copy of Unofficial GTCC Transcript from WebAdvisor

I have completed all program prerequisite and/or general education courses with a “C” or above.

If applicable, the following supporting documentation has been attached to demonstrate completion of additional program-specific admission criteria and additional related experience (please list below):

Additional Program-Specific Admission Criteria Additional Related Experience

TEAS 6.0 Score Report Current NC Nurse Aide Certification

Verification from the NC Division of Health Service Regulation

Current Unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse Verification from the NC Board of Nursing

Other Documentation (list below):

I understand that, once I submit my application, nothing can be added to or removed from my file.

I have received and read the GTCC Health Sciences Programs Limited Entry Admissions Process document and understand the following:

o It is my responsibility to ensure that my correct mailing address is on file.

o If I am offered a position in a 2019 Health Sciences program, I must accept or decline a position in writing within 10 business days of the date of the acceptance letter and understand that failure to respond within the stated timeframe will result in the position being offered to an alternate.

o If I decline a program position, the decision may not be reversed, and I understand that I may receive a point(s) reduction if I reapply in the future to the same program to which I was previously accepted.

o I understand that all documentation must be resubmitted in the event that I reapply in the future.

__________________________________________________________________ ___________________

Signature of applicant Date