Throughout the dental hygiene program at JCCC, we are evaluated through competencies by our professors. This is a tool that is used to assess our working ability and reflects our way of critical thinking.  Competencies demonstrate that we are applying the knowledge learned skillfully within a classroom to a clinical setting. Competencies evaluate our skill level and ability to self assess in a patient-centered environment. Below are the Dental Hygiene Competencies we have learned and accomplished that will be addressed throughout this portfolio.

COMPETENCIES

1.0  Graduates must be competent in providing the dental hygiene process of care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation to people of all stages of life, ages, and cultural backgrounds.

2.0  Graduates must be able to demonstrate competence in the ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the oral health needs of community-based programs.

3.0  Our graduates must be competent in communication skills with individuals, colleagues, and other health professionals from diverse backgrounds.

4.0  Graduates must demonstrate competence in ethical and professional standards both in their conduct and the delivery of evidence-based dental hygiene care.