Download Dental Hygiene Program point sheet and selection criteria

Dental Hygiene Program
Point Sheet & Selection Criteria
2007-2008 Academic Year
1. Overall College GPA
4.00 – 3.80 = 20
3.79 – 3.60 = 18
3.59 – 3.40 = 16
3.39 – 3.20 = 14
3.19 – 3.00 = 12
___/ 20 Points Possible
2.99 – 2.80 = 10
2.79 – 2.60 = 8
2.59 – 2.40 = 6
2.39 – 2.20 = 4
2.19 – 2.00 = 2
2. Prerequisite Grades (science courses must include labs)
___/ 60 Points Possible
Prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of Winter Term, 2008
A = 15
B = 10
C=5
Anatomy & Physiology I
•BI 121 or 231*
Anatomy & Physiology II
•BI 122 or 232*
Microbiology
•BI 234*
Organic&/or Bio Chemistry
•CH 102 or 106
* Dental Department has no preference for 100 or 200 levels, either is acceptable.
* 200 level Biology courses require a prerequisite course of BI 112.
3. Completion of English and Math Competencies
___/ 10 Points Possible
(5 points for every course completed with a C grade or higher)
Completion of English Composition, WR 121 or equivalent
Completion of Introductory Algebra, MTH 65 or equivalent
4. Experience
Applicants can earn points in only one of the areas listed below
(Must be documented on company letterhead from supervisor listing length of experience, job title and duties)
A) CDA or work experience in a dental setting (minimum 1 year work experience)
B) Job shadow of a practicing Dental Hygienist (minimum 20 hours)
___/ 10 Points Possible
___/ 5 Points Possible
5. Completion of support courses
___/ 8
Points Possible
(2 points for every course completed with a C grade or higher)
Speech 111, Nutrition 225 or 270, Sociology 204 & Psychology 101
___/108 TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE
The admissions committee reserves the right to consider other aspects of the candidate’s application, including, but
not limited to, responses to the supplemental questions and previous complete applications and improvements.
Preference may be given to Oregon residents.
Please note:
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All requirements and selection criteria are subject to change on a yearly basis.
PCC Dental Clinic students and Faculty follow all OSHA, CDC and State regulations regarding bloodborne
and infectious diseases. Refer to the Dental Hygiene section in the PCC Catalog or www.pcc.edu/dh for the
program policy regarding applicants with infectious disease. Specific PCC Infection Control Policies and
Procedures are available upon request to applications.
Accepted students are required to pass a criminal history check prior to practicum and/or field training as a
condition of their acceptance into a medical, dental, or community facility.