Title: Program Evaluation
Course: DES 2701 Community Oral Health > Section: Module 12 - Program Evaluation

Introduction

Program evaluation is essential for continual program improvement. Evaluations can substantiate and validate the use of oral health programs in the community. In this module, students will gain experience in the processes of formative and summative evaluations.

During program planning, development, and implementation, dental hygienists should be continually evaluating all aspects of the community program. Dental hygiene students must be educated on the various types of evaluations and how to utilize them in program planning and development. Dental hygienists must be able to conduct effective evaluations and make decisions regarding all aspects of community programs.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

- Describe the mechanisms of program evaluation.
- Plan an evaluation for a community program.
- Evaluate the outcomes of a community-based program.

Readings & Resources

Community Oral Health Practice for the Dental Hygienist. Geurink. 3rd ed. Chapter 6, pg 172.

Dental Public Health & Research. Nathe. 3rd ed. Chapter 13, pgs 179-180.

Assignments & Activities

- Complete the Module 12 Group Project #5 - Program Evaluation.
- Complete the Final Exam.