DHYG 423 - Health Policy and Advocacy

Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45

Restricted to students in Dental Hygiene
Students are introduced to the policy process, including an overview of how health policy is developed in Canada. Students will explore the influence of professional, social, and political issues on oral and overall health and healthcare delivery.

They will also examine ways to advocate with professionals, community members and decision makers on contemporary themes related to regulation, healthcare quality, financing and delivery of oral healthcare. Grant proposal development and briefing notes as forms of advocacy and communication of advocacy issues to invoke change are also examined. Students will apply their knowledge to address a current health policy issue.