END TERM REPORT

Kenna Hunter (200566313)

1. Did I meet my midterm goal?

I would say that I met my goal about 80%. I made it a priority to ask many more
questions during clinic time, and always made sure to take advantage of my
clinic time and use it well. By asking many more questions during this time, I
found myself much more confident during assessments. How I know that I met
my goal is that I felt much more confident during my extra/intra oral summative
assessments, and I achieved 100% in both. The part of my goal that I did not
manage to fully reach is attending a supported learning lab. I personally feel as
though after my usual clinic time which is around 4 hours including aseptic
protocol and wrapping the instruments, it is quite difficult to find a desire to
want to attend the learning lab as I feel quite fatigued. Although I did not
manage to this part of my goal, I chose what I thought was best for my myself,
as well as, I set up my dexter at home in a way that very similarly replicated how
the dexter would be set up in clinic, and made it a priority to practice as much as
possible. My goal of practicing outside of clinic time as well as asking questions
to my clinical instructor will always be a relevant goal ensuring my success
throughout my time attending Georgian college.

2. Goal moving forward

My new goal moving forward is reviewing my theory notes more frequently, and
practicing on my dexter at home set up the night before my clinical sessions.
During the second half of the semester I found myself falling behind in my
theory notes, which could have impacted my success and understanding in my
 clinical sessions. I want to have achieved this goal by the next midterm report
that I submit next semester and reflect my progress during that time.

3. Chart is attached below

4. Reflecting on my SOP scores

I chose to reflect on #5 continuing competence. I gave myself a “Somewhat”

rating on “self assessing professional knowledge and performance regularly”
because I feel as though I could personally be taking more initiative to recognize
and reflect on what I need to be focusing on in terms of my own learning and
understanding. I also gave myself a “Somewhat” rating on “seeking out quality
educational activities relevant to her/his area of practice” and “seeking out
opportunities to participate in mentorships” as although I have put thought
into seeking out educational opportunities and mentorships, I have not actively
participated in any as I have limited time to do so as a student. Going forward,
especially on weekends and breaks where I find extra time, I would be able to
participate and invest my time into such. I gave myself a “very” rating on
“creating personal plans for continuing competence and professional
learning, assuming responsibility for her/his own learning by investing time,
effort and other resources to improve knowledge, skills and judgment,
collaborating with other health professionals and participating in
interprofessional learning opportunities, and supporting colleagues in
demonstrating, developing and maintaining competence” I feel as though I
do assume responsibility for my own learning and in response create personal
plans for my learning going forward. Once I have identified a problem or gap
within my learning or understanding, I make a comprehensive study guide that I
 review at home, and teach to friends and family, as well as I fully understand
that I am fully and utterly responsible for my own understanding, and take the
steps to ask questions in order to identify what I need to invest my time into. I
also feel as though I make an effort to collaborate as well as support my peers in
developing confidence and participate in interprofessional learning opportunities
by connecting with my peers within my program and reflecting on our time in
the clinic, as well as answering and asking questions.

1. RESPONSIBILITY

A dental hygienist demonstrates a commitment to Very Somewhat Not at All

professional responsibility by:

very
Adhering to healthcare legislation, the CDHO regulations,
code of Ethics, practice standards, professional guidelines
and policies.

very
Welcoming and participating in interprofessional
collaboration and consultation.

very
Assisting in the prevention and management of outbreaks
and emergencies.
 very
Recognizing gaps in knowledge and taking the appropriate
steps to acquire this knowledge.

5. CONTINUING COMPETENCE

A dental hygienist demonstrates a commitment to continuous Somewhat Not at

competency by: Very All

Somewhat
Self-assessing professional knowledge and performance
regularly.

Very
Creating personal plans for continuing competence and
professional learning.

Very
Assuming responsibility for her/his own learning by investing
time, effort and other resources to improve knowledge, skills and
judgement.

Somewhat
Seeking out quality educational activities relevant to her/his area
of practice.

Very
Collaborating with other health professionals and participating in
interprofessional learning opportunities.

Very
Supporting colleagues in demonstrating, developing and
maintaining competence.

Somewhat
Seeking opportunities to participate in mentorships.

5.1 PROFESSIONALRELATIONSHIPS
A dental hygienist encourages and honours intra-profession and Very Somewhat Not at
inter- professional collaboration by: All

very
Sharing information with other health professionals about the
dental hygienist’s scope of practice and areas of knowledge.

Very
Clarifying her/his role in interprofessional client care.

Very
Using effective and secure communication techniques when
requesting or replying to a consultation.

6 PRACTICE ENVIRONMENT

A dental hygienist meets this practice standard by: Very Somewhat Not
at
All

Very
Ensuring that written policies and protocols are in place for health and
safety, infection prevention and control, managing hazardous waste,
emergency response, obtaining client consent, use of personal health
information and privacy.

Very
Promoting a work environment that is free from workplace violence,
sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination and as an
employer, providing employees with written human resource policies,
job descriptions and employment contracts that comply with legislation
and respect human rights.

Very
Maintaining facilities, equipment, supplies and technology sufficient to
provide a full scope of practice safely and effectively and securing
appropriate service schedules and service records.
 Very
Ensuring that emergency medical equipment, supplies and drugs are
current, stored according to manufacturers’ directions and readily
accessible for use in a medical emergency.

Very
Ensuring that current scientifically accepted infection control practices
are in place.

8.1 Dental Hygiene Services & Programs – ASSESSMENT

A dental hygienist demonstrates ethical and effective assessment Somewhat Not at

practices by: Very all

Very
Using appropriate assessment strategies, techniques, tools, and
indices to collect and record relevant data.

Very
Including client interview and feedback as part of the assessment
process.

Very
Identifying clients for whom the initiation or continuation of dental
hygiene interventions and/or programs are contra-indicated.

Very
Collaborating with other health professionals or knowledge
experts in the collection and/or analysis of client data.