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About the Program |
Dental Hygienist
Petition Process
| Why is WCTC implementing a new petition process? The current wait list process has not been an effective way for WCTC to identify students who are prepared to begin core Dental Hygiene courses. What are core hygiene courses? Core hygiene courses are both theory and clinical courses. They all have a course number which begins with 508-XXX. Will WCTC continue to maintain wait lists for Dental Hygiene? No! Students will be required to submit a petition packet and signed Petition Form indicating their readiness to begin the core hygiene courses. The Petition Form will be available on the WCTC web-site one week prior to the petition window. There will be one petition window each year: Do I need to submit a petition form if I am currently on the wait list? Yes! All students ready to begin core hygiene courses will need to submit a petition packet. Can students defer their acceptance to the core hygiene courses? No! Only students who are prepared to begin core hygiene courses should submit a petition packet. If a student's petition is accepted and they chose not to begin, their petition will be voided. They MUST submit a new petition packet, during a petition window, when they are ready to enter. If I petition this year and do not get in, do I need to petition again? Yes! Students will need to submit a petition packet during the designated petition window until they are admitted into the core hygiene courses. With the new petition process, how are students selected? Students will be selected based on completion of program requirements and date of hygiene program application. Where can I obtain additional information on the process? Students are encouraged to attend an orientation to the hygiene petition process information meeting that describes the process in further detail. How will I be notified if I am selected or not? You will receive a letter from the Program Counselor within 60 days of the petition window deadline. DO NOT call to inquire about your selection status. Are there any additional requirements once I am accepted?
Yes! Am I ready to begin core hygiene courses? How do I know if I am truly ready to begin core hygiene courses? We encourage you to carefully think about the following prior to submitting your petition form. Should I work while in core hygiene courses? The more successful students work a limited amount of hours each week. The core hygiene courses demand an extraordinary amount of time. Working a full-time job is extremely difficult to do while enrolled in the core courses. We strongly suggest not working or working a small number of hours per week. Have I completed all of the general education courses? WCTC requires that all general education courses must be completed with a grade of C or better before being considered for the core hygiene courses. Have I included my family? The more successful students have supportive immediate and extended families. Family members will soon learn that you will not be as readily available as in the past. These adjustments can be very difficult so we encourage students to have an honest dialogue with family members before submitting a petition form. Is this the "right" time for me? Beginning core hygiene courses will require a great commitment on your part. Ask yourself "Is this the right time for me to begin the program, do I have reliable childcare, do I have reliable transportation, am I financially prepared? Evaluate all out of school obligations. Is this the "right" career for me? Students are encouraged to explore their career field fully. The Counseling and Career Center staff will gladly assist you in the career exploration process. Students are encouraged to complete career assessments in the Career Center, enroll in the Introduction to Health Careers course, view web informational session or talk with professionals in the field to determine a "good fit". |
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