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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2016 - 2018 CNM Catalog, Volume 49 Program: Community Dental Health Coordinator, Certificate of Completion

Community Dental Health Coordinator, Certificate of Completion

School of Health, Wellness & Public Safety (HWPS)

This program is designed for students who are interested in exploring community dental health.Those with documented credentials within the Dental industry may be able to receive credit towards coursework in CNM Dental Science programs via Credit for Prior Learning (CPL).  Community Dental Health Coordinators (CDHC) are health care workers who help promote oral health in underserved communities. A CDHC is essentially a Community Health Worker (CHW) with an emphasized skill set related to oral health. Working under the direction of a Dentist and in partnership with a community clinic, CDHCs will provide oral health education, prevention intervention, provide low level dental care, and help patients navigate an often complex public health system to receive adequate oral health care. CDHCs will be working in the communities, peoples’ homes and other locations under the same concept and realm of a CHW. The CDHC will also establish an emergency triage system and an organized oral health referral system with the Community Clinic or Federally Qualified Health System and dentists with whom they will be working.

Approximate Costs of this Educational Option

  • Cost of Attendance
  • Tuition
  • Books
  • Program and Course Fees

Financial Aid Considerations

  • This is a financial aid eligible program.
  • Direct Subsidized Loans: 150 percent rule
  • Gainful Employment information is available from Job Connection Services.

Program Proficiencies and/or Prerequisites

Students may demonstrate proficiency in these areas either by Diploma/GPA, placement exam scores, or specific course work.

  • Math 2 Proficiency
  • Reading & Writing Proficiency 2 
  • HLTH 1001 - Clinical Preparation
    or 
  • A current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate from a DANB-accepted CPR provider and course.

Recommended Sequence of Courses

Term 1 *

Course Namecredit hour(s)Term TakenGradeGen Ed
CDHC 1119 - Fundamentals of Community Health Coordination 3 credit hour(s)
DA 1010 - Dental Science I 3 credit hour(s)
DA 1107 - Principles and Techniques of Dental Radiology I 2 credit hour(s)
DA 1192 - Practical Application of Dental Materials Lab 1 credit hour(s)
DA 1193 - Principals and Techniques of Dental Radiology I Lab 1 credit hour(s)
DA 1292 - Fundamentals of Chairside Assisting I Lab 1 credit hour(s)

Term 2

Course Namecredit hour(s)Term TakenGradeGen Ed
CDHC 1010 - Foundations for Dental Advocacy and Outreach 2 credit hour(s)
CDHC 1020 - Dental Health Teaching and Learning Skills 2 credit hour(s)
CDHC 1035 - Dental Health Screening and Classification 3 credit hour(s)
CDHC 1045 - Palliative Care 3 credit hour(s)
HLTH 1030 - Introduction to Community Health Care 3 credit hour(s)

Term 3

Course Namecredit hour(s)Term TakenGradeGen Ed
BA 2133 - Principles of Management 3 credit hour(s)

or

BA 2153 - Team Building for Quality 1 credit hour(s)

or

BA 2155 - Quality Leadership 1 credit hour(s)

or

BA 2282 - Leadership and Group Dynamics 3 credit hour(s)

 

CDHC 2098 - Community Dental Health Coordinator Internship 6 credit hour(s)

 

COMM 1101 - Introduction to Communication 3 credit hour(s)

or

COMM 2240 - Organizational Communication 3 credit hour(s)

or

COMM 2280 - Gender Communication Studies 3 credit hour(s)

or

COMM 2281 - Intercultural Communication Studies 3 credit hour(s)

or

COMM 2282 - Family Communication Studies 3 credit hour(s)

Certificate of Completion in Community Dental Health Coordinator 34-36 credit hours

* Students credentialed as CDA, RDH, or NM Radiation Health and Safety certification and documented sufficient dental employer experience may be awarded Credit for Prior Learning (CPL).

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