College of New Caledonia
Dental Hygiene
| School: | College of New Caledonia |
| Faculty: | Health sciences and Human services |
| Degree: | Diploma |
| Field of Study: | Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
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| Description: | Dental hygiene is a fast-growing and rewarding profession for men and women interested in a career in the health sector. Registered Dental Hygienists are highly trained health professionals whose education and training focus on the prevention of oral disease and the promotion of oral health. Once accepted at CNC you will finish two years in our dental hygiene program. We start each year in Sept and go until May for a total of 32 weeks per year. Our clinic is equipped with 20 dental operatories and 4 radiography rooms. We have computerized dental stations and digital radiography capabilities. Students are actively involved in our dental clinic providing patient centred oral health care. Our dental hygiene curriculum also focuses on community based activities. Some examples include: In collaboration with Northern Health we have run a Seal in a Smile program for many years. Our students participate in providing education and presentations to many different community groups. As well, our students provide care for residents in long term care facilities. Students also have the opportunity to take part in the Healthcare Travelling Roadshow. Upon graduation our graduates are career ready and can be found employed in many dental offices around the province. Some have gone on to own and operate their own dental hygiene practices, some also work in residential care facilities, public health units, community care centres as well as administrators and educators. |
| URL: | Dental Hygiene at College of New Caledonia |
| Length: | 2 Year(s) |
| Scholarships: | 1 |
| Careers: | Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists | |
| Prerequisites:* | These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
- 2 of Biology
- 2 of Chemistry
- 2 of Psychology
- 2 of English
- Mathematics or Psychology
Applicants are required to have all of the following or their equivalents at a first-year college/university level, with an average GPA of 3.0 (“B”) with no grade lower than a “C” in any of the prerequisite courses: Biology 111 and 112 (Human Anatomy and Physiology, with labs) or equivalent; Chemistry 111 and 112, or Chemistry 113 and 114, or equivalent; Psychology 101 and 102 or equivalent; English 103 or equivalent, plus one
additional first-year English course; Math 104 or Psychology 201 or equivalent; and one university-level elective. The university transfer courses must be transferable to and from other BC institutions. Please visit the website for more information on entry requirements.
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| Test Scores: | - International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.0] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 80]
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| Application Notes : | Applicants whose first language is not English are required to have a minimum TOEFL score of 80 (IBT), an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent as determined by College of New Caledonia, or have completed CNC’s English for Academic Purposes. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.