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 \nASSIGNMENT PURPOSE: Provide an initial exposure and reflection regarding the dental hygiene profession by observing a registered dental hygienist for a minimum of eight (8) hours.  \nGENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:  \n• Contact a licensed registered dental hygienist(s) of your choice to schedule a time to observe.  \n• Observe for a minimum of eight (8) hours.  \n• Observations may be with multiple hygienists.  \n• Observations may be conducted in multiple sessions.  \n• Observations may be conducted in a different state (as long as the dental hygienist is actively licensed in that state) .  \n• Observations may NOT be completed with a dentist, dental assistant, or practice manager.  \n• If you are currently a working Dental Assistant, observations must be conducted outside of your working hours.  \nSUBMISSION:  \n• This Dental Hygiene Observation/Essay Assignment is only valid per each annual ranking cycle.  \n• Observation dates MUST fall within the CURRENT ranking cycle dates.  \n•  If you ranked previously, you must complete the observation and essay assignment again.  \n• Only ONE submission per candidate.  \n• This assignment MUST be completed by the specified date on the current Program Guide.  \n• If this assignment is NOT completed or submitted by the deadline, the application will NOT be considered for ranking.  \nPART 1 – OBSERVATION: Take notes of your observations and ask questions!  \nStudent Name:    \nDental Hygienist Name:  State & License \\#:  Dental Hygienist Contact Info (\\# and/or Email):  Upon completion of each observation session, have the hygienist fill out and sign the box below.  \n\n| DATE | \\# HOURS | RDH SIGNATURE | RDH COMMENTS: |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  | Examples, comment on eagerness to learn, professionalism, punctuality, communication, patient engagement, etc. |\n|  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |\n\n1 DH Observation & Essay Assignment Revised 2025 //KSV  \nPART 2 – ONLINE ESSAY PROMPTS (WITH OBSERVATION HOURS SUBMISSION) :  \nVisit this online application form for the instructions for the Essay prompts and Observation Hours Submission:  \nScan this QR code  \nTo submit your observation hours, scan or take a picture of Part 1 (table on page 1) of your name, total hours, dental hygienist’s information, signature, and comments.  \nThis online application will provide you with the assigned essay prompts for submission.  \nEPCC DENTAL HYGIENE CONTACT INFORMATION  \nLead Counselor:  \nName: Mrs. Marshall  \nEmail: [gibarra@epcc.edu](gibarra@epcc.edu)  \n[Phone: 915-831-4040](Phone: 915-831-4040)  \nInquiries regarding TSIA2 scores, ranking information and ranking application to Specialized Admissions.  \nAdministrative Assistant:  \nName: Ms. Gonzalez  \nEmail: [bgonz209@epcc.edu](bgonz209@epcc.edu)  \n[Phone: 915-831-4017](Phone: 915-831-4017)  \nInquiries regarding the Observation/Essay assignment, or documentation for  \ntiters/vaccinations.  \nProgram Coordinator:  \nName: Ms. Mendez  \nEmail: [echaco20@epcc.edu](echaco20@epcc.edu)  \n[Phone: 915-831-4094](Phone: 915-831-4094)  \nInquiries regarding the Dental Hygiene program.  \nBEST OF LUCK! 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