We are pleased that you have selected Camosun College as your educational institution of choice. It is an exciting time to be joining a profession whose hallmark is the prevention of oral diseases and overall health promotion. We hope you will enjoy your experience in this quality,

fully accredited program as others have for over 25 years.

Please read and retain the following important information:

A virtual orientation to the program is Tuesday, September 8th, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. Online access information will be forwarded via email in late

August.

Attendance is mandatory to retain your seat in the program.

Welcome to the

Dental Hygiene Program!

June 2020

We are looking forward to meeting you in September! To help you get off to a good start in the

program, please read this important information and retain a copy for future reference.

The following items must be completed before Orientation Day on September 8, 2020.

What to do BEFORE the program starts?

A. Camosun College Bookstore

i. Buy your Textbooks (Approximate cost: $1800)

Textbooks are required for the first day of classes Wednesday, September

9th, 2020. All titles will be confirmed and available for purchase online.

For more information: http://www.camosuncollegebookstore.ca

ii. Order your name tag (Approximate cost: $30)

Blue background and white letters – only your first name should be on the

name tag.

iii. Locker Rental (Approximate cost: $15 per month for 8 months)

Lockers are assigned by the bookstore and you are required to use the lock

already on the locker. Assigned lockers must be in the Dental Building.

iv. Purchase Clinic Attire from Camosun bookstore (Approximate cost:

$200)

Uniforms are usually available to order on July 15th, however due to the

disruption from COVID-19 availability is expected to be delayed. Students are

required to purchase 3 sets of scrubs (tops and bottoms), 2 shirts (to be worn

under the scrub top), and 1 white dental lab coat. You will be notified when

clinic attire becomes available to order.

Please click on the link below for more information:

http://www.camosuncollegebookstore.ca/camo/site_about_scrubs.asp

v. Purchase 2nd Year Clinic Kit (Approximate cost: $3,600)

Second Year Clinic Kit contains ultrasonic inserts, instruments, Kilgore Model,

etc. which you will be using throughout the year. The purchase of an

ultrasonic unit is under review and will not be included in the second

year clinic kit. Be aware that this item may be added to the third year

clinic kit; student’s should budget accordingly.

NOTE: You will also be required to purchase a specific container for your

supplies while at school; more information will be provided on the first day.

B. Review Human Anatomy and Physiology

i. If it has been some time since you have completed your pre-requisite

courses, it will be to your advantage to review human physiology. Current

knowledge of this information is the foundation to the study of

pathophysiology and some of the dental science courses.

C. Ensure that you have completed Standard First Aid & CPR for HCP / Basic Life

Support Course that will not expire for the duration of the Dental Hygiene

Program (April 2022)

Accepted courses include:

i. St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid & CPR - Level C or HCP (Health Care Provider), Red

Cross Basic Life Support (AED, CPR for adults and infants) and Heart & Stroke Basic Life

Support

Proof of completion required on the first day of clinic. Please bring documentation

with you on your first clinical rotation.

D. Ensure that you bring the following completed documents with you to the first

day of clinic.

i. Current Immunization record – see attached document.

ii. Current TB Test results (must be within 6 months of program start date) –

Proof of completion certificate(s) is required for the first day of classes.

Testing and certification may be obtained from your physician, health unit, or

other authorized provider, such as a travel clinic. This test involves two visits

and can take up to 4 - 6 weeks to schedule, so plan accordingly.

E. Criminal Record Check (CRC)

Ensure that you have completed your Criminal Record Check (CRC) as directed by

Student Services at Camosun College. Please note this process can take up to 8

weeks so start this process early. More information can be found at:

http://camosun.ca/services/student-records/crc/crc-process.html

F. Ensure you have basic computer skills

Computer (Microsoft Office) and email skills will not be taught within the program,

however, these are essential skills for students to have. Students without this skill

set will be disadvantaged as email is our main form of communication with students,

outside of class time, and a virtual platform is used for course delivery. Students are

expected to have access to a personal computer throughout the program.

Note: You will be required to provide your personal email address to facilitate

communication with faculty and staff.

What will happen on September 8th, the first day during orientation (please set aside the

whole day starting at 8:00am: more details will be announced via email later in

August)

A. Welcome to the program and introduction of faculty, staff and others.

B. Program overview

C. Course Packages will be provided using the online learning platform called D2L.

Access and introduction to D2L will be provided on the first day for each course and

it will become the students’ responsibility to access each course online for learning

purposes. Students are encouraged to print copies of the course outlines for future

reference.

D. The timetable and program dates will be shared for the fall semester.

Classes will be delivered on-line. Clinics typically run Monday – Friday; however,

there are some evening and weekend sessions (as much notice as possible will be

provided for these). Also note that students are required to be present up to 30

minutes before and after the scheduled time for clinical courses.

E. Review of clinical attire requirements for the program (please see below for more

details).

F. Virtual tour of the Lansdowne Campus and Dental Clinic.

G. Provide any other information needed by the students and answer any questions.

Clinical attire and arrival

Clinical attire, deportment and delivery will be discussed at length during orientation.

It is expected that students arrive for clinic no later than 15 minutes prior to the start time. For

example, if clinic begins at 8 am, arrival time is 7:45 am.

What is required for clinical attire and appearance the first week of the program?

A. WorkSafeBC and program approved closed toed shoes, (must comply with

WorkSafe BC requirements: skid and puncture resistant, closed toe and heel, for

use in the clinic only)

B. Approved safety glasses (in addition to prescription glasses as needed),

C. Hair must be tied back and off the shoulders,

D. All nail polish and artificial nails must be removed, and nails trimmed short in

preparation for the first clinical session.

E. All jewelry, except stud earrings, removed for clinical sessions,

F. While awaiting receipt of clinic scrubs, acceptable attire is either solid colour scrub

tops and bottoms or black pants (no jeans, yoga pants or leggings) with either a

plain white or black t-shirt (¾ or cap sleeve; no long sleeves permitted).

G. Once your order for Camosun College clinic scrubs arrives, these will be worn during

each clinical session. Uniforms must be freshly laundered and pressed.

Other Information

Camosun offers a number of helpful services and supports for students. For more information, check out http://camosun.ca/services/ Additional cost estimates can be found in the following pages. Please ensure your email is current with the Registration Department at Camosun College so we can send a follow-up email with the location of the orientation. This will occur after August 26th 2020. Regarding COVID-19

• Due to COVID-19, Camosun will deliver a mix in the delivery of courses in Fall Semester 2020.

• Courses that can be delivered entirely online, as well as lecture components of applied courses, will remain online. There will be a mixture of synchronous and asynchronous online courses.

• On-campus and blended courses that require students to come on campus or have a face-to-face component will be delivered in a way that is safe for students and employees.

The health and safety of students, faculty, and staff in Health and Human Service programs is

of utmost importance. As stated by BC’s Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, “normal is

going to look quite different for some time”. The School of Health and Human Services is

therefore monitoring the evolving situation and continues to plan for the different scenarios that

may arise as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Any changes to the information contained in

the welcome package will be communicated to you as quickly as possible. We thank you for

your patience and understanding, and look forward to welcoming you as a dental hygiene

program student in September. If you require additional information regarding program start-

up, please email the Program Chair, Mandy Hayre at: hayrem@camosun.bc.ca.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to call me at 250-370-3190 or email me at hayrem@camosun.bc.ca. Please note that faculty will be on vacation from June 28 to August 19, 2020 and will not be responding to emails until their return to campus. Again, welcome to the dental hygiene program. We look forward to meeting you in September!

Sincerely,

Mandy Hayre

Chair, Dental Programs

Camosun College

3100 Foul Bay Rd

Victoria, BC V8P 5J2

Canada

250 370-3190 250 370-3234

hayrem@camosun.bc.ca

http://camosun.ca/learn/programs/dental-hygiene/

http://camosun.ca/learn/programs/dental-hygiene/clinic.html

http://camosun.ca/learn/programs/certified-dental-assistant/

Enclosures

DENTAL HYGIENE COST ESTIMATES*

2020-2021

*fees are subject to change

TUITION, STUDENT SERVICE FEES, TEXTBOOKS, AND LEVIES

For detailed information, please click on the Camosun College Dental Hygiene Program link, http://camosun.ca/learn/programs/dental-hygiene/what-it-costs.html

STUDENT CLINIC KIT

Please click on the bookstore link: http://www.camosuncollegebookstore.ca/camo/site_about_scrubs.asp

MISCELLANEOUS

▪ 1 lab coat for lab purposes (mid-thigh length, sleeve to elbow) -------------------------- $30.00

▪ 3 pairs of black scrub pants and scrub tops (2 navy, 1 slate grey, 3 crew neck t-shirts and 3 scrub caps (available for purchase at the bookstore). ----------------- $230.00

▪ Black or white full-calf socks --------------------------------------------------------------------- $10.00

▪ Non-marking black or white rubber soled shoes (must comply with WorkSafe BC requirements: skid and puncture resistant, closed toe and heel, for use in the clinic only). Can be found in professional uniform shops ------------------------------------------------------------ $100.00-150.00

▪ Safety glasses (test for proper fit to avoid fogging) ------------------------------------------ $20.00

▪ Combination lock deposit (mandatory) ---------------------------------------------------------- $5.00

▪ Locker rental (recommend renting by semester or full year at $15/month) ---------- $120.00

▪ Memory stick and general supplies ------------------------------------------------------------ $100.00

▪ TB Testing -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $100.00

▪ Criminal Record Check ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- $75.00

▪ Basic Life Support / CPR Level C or HCP --------------------------------------- $125.00-$175.00

▪ Additional supplies necessitated by COVID-19 -------------------------------------------- $200.00

OPTIONAL EXPENSES

▪ Surgical telescope eyewear (loupes). Suppliers will be scheduled on campus to provide samples and further information. -------------------------------------------------------$2000 - $2600

▪ Hearing protection (speech friendly)A supplier will be scheduled on campus to provide further information. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $400

▪ IESA 190 Study Abroad experience in Mexico for 4 weeks. Includes: tuition, airfare, accommodation, incidentals, etc. -----------------------------------$3800 - $4300

(http://ccdhmexicofieldschool.blogspot.ca/)

▪ Japanese Dental Hygiene School Exchange for 1 week. Includes airfare, accommodation, incidentals, etc. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------$1500 - $2000

(student grants may be available for this exchange)

CHECKLIST – TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE SEPTEMBER 8, 2020. Please bring all required documents to the first clinic day.

(See Camosun College website for Bookstore Hours)

⎕ Bookstore purchases and orders – click on this link for details http://www.camosuncollegebookstore.ca/camo/site_about_scrubs.asp

⎕ Buy your Textbooks, Modules, and Second Year Clinic Kit

• Textbook List http://www.camosuncollegebookstore.ca

⎕ Order shirts, scrub tops, pants, and labcoat

• It will take several weeks for orders to arrive and special orders will take longer so come early.

• Full clinic attire expected by the end of Week 1.

⎕ Order your name tag (pin or magnetic back style)

• Ask for dental hygiene student tag (blue background and white letters) – first name only.

⎕ Locker Rental

• Lockers are assigned in the bookstore and you are required to use the lock already on the locker. Assigned lockers must be in the Dental Building.

⎕ Current TB Test (within 6 months of program start date) – Bring proof of test and any follow-up documentation as required

⎕ Complete Standard First Aid & CPR for HCP / Basic Life Support

• Proof of completion required on the first day of clinic.

⎕ Criminal Record Check (CRC)

• Proof of completion and result (please bring copy as this information is not shared between the Registrar’s office and the program).

⎕ Maintain personal record of all Immunization and Booster Information

• It is highly recommended that all students receive a flu vaccination. Flu

vaccination is required for all DHYG 3 students in order to participate in

community rotations.

• See attached document relating to Immunization Guidelines. Please complete

the form and bring with your immunization records on the first day of clinic. If you

do not have access to your immunization records, a report from your

physician with titre results for each vaccine-preventable disease will be

accepted.

IMMUNIZATION GUIDLEINES FOR

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS

As future health care or human service professionals, students should be protected against vaccine preventable diseases. Up-to-date immunizations greatly reduce the risk of diseases. Immunizations will not only safeguard the student’s health but may also protect individuals with whom students are working. It is highly recommended that students maintain current immunizations as per the Practice Education Guidelines of B.C. Recommended immunizations found on the Health Sciences Placement Network of Canada

IMPORTANT! Failure to comply with immunization guidelines could result in the practicum site or the College barring the student from the clinical/practicum setting until proof of immunity is provided and/or until a communicable disease outbreak is declared over. This could impact a student’s ability to successfully complete the clinical placement/practicum/community rotation portion of the program.

If you have chosen not to comply, please email hhsadmin@camosun.ca to request an Immunization waiver.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR VACCINE PREVENTABLE DISEASES: • Diphtheria/Tetanus (Td) – Proof of basic immunization and booster in last 10 years

or a Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (TdaP) vaccine in Grade 9 for BC students.

• Poliomyelitis (IPV) – Proof of basic immunization series of polio vaccine (age 4-6).

• Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) – for those born after 1957: proof of two doses of MMR vaccine orreactive serological test for immunity. If no record of completed vaccination series, blood work isrequired to confirm student is immune. If non-immune, required two part vaccination series.

• Varicella Vaccination (Vz) (Chicken Pox) – Proof of vaccination or a positive history of chickenpoxdisease. If no proof of either, blood work is required to determine if student is immune. If non-immune, require 2 doses of Varicella vaccine-given 6 weeks apart-per BCCDC Immunization Manual,Section VII, pg. 79.

• Hepatitis B (HB or Hep B) – Proof of Hepatitis B vaccine series. If no record of completed vaccinationseries, blood work is required to confirm student is immune. If non-immune, required: 2 doses forchildren aged 11-15 years or 3 doses for children younger than 11 years or older than 15 years.

• Students are responsible for any costs that are incurred in obtaining these requirements. The costsof these vaccinations are generally discounted for students in Health Care programs, be

sure to identify yourself as a Camosun Health & Human Services student.

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To obtain your immunization record, please contact your family physician or Public Health Unit.

Dental IMMUNIZATION Tracking Form

Camosun Student ID Program Name

Legal Last Name Legal First Name Middle Initial

Mailing Address

Telephone Number Email Address

TO COMPLETE THIS FORM

MEASLES, MUMPS AND RUBELLA

Date MMR #2:

Date MMR #1:

(Dose #1):

Date (Dose #2):

HEPATITIS B

Admin Date #2:

Admin Date #3:

If you have read and understand the Immunization Guidelines for Health and Human Services Programs and the results of failure to comply, and have chosen not to comply, please email hhsadmin@camosun.ca to request an Immunization Waiver form.

I certify that this information is accurate and up-to-date upon compliance.

1. Check with your family physician or local public health unit for childhood immunization records.2. Fill out the form completely listing all your immunizations.3. Attach a copy of your immunization record(s) to this form. Keep your original documents in a safe and accessible location in

case you need to show proof if there is an outbreak during your placement.4. PLEASE TAKE THIS FORM TO YOUR FIRST DAY OF CLASS or hand it in to your designated person according to the due date.

Date SignedStudent Signature

YES NO NO Record Tetanus/ Diphtheria/ Pertussis

Tetanus/ Diphtheria

TETANUS/DIPHTHERIA

POLIO CHILDHOOD PRIMARY SERIESYES NO NO Record

Date of last Polio:

Primary Series/complete series: In BC (slightly different in other provinces) a complete series is 2 doses given in Grade 6 (ages 11-15 years). Or a 3 dose series if given earlier than age 11 or after age 15 years.

Admin Date #1:

VARICELLA (CHICKEN POX) Adult Primary Series of 2 doses required.

NO Record

YES NO NO Record

LaboratoryConfirmed immunity (Titre)

Version: May 2020

Date of last Pertussis:

Date of last TetanusDate of last Tetanus:

OR OR

Laboratory Confirmed Immunity

Date:

Result:(Titre)

Date of Disease:

Date:

Result:

OROR

OR OR

LaboratoryConfirmed immunity (Titre)

OR OR Date:

Result:

OR

NO Record

NO Record

Date