치과위생사 직업인식과 직무역량 강화방안

• Published in: Han'guk Ch'iwisaeng Hakhoe chi Vol. 20; no. 5; pp. 655 - 664
• Main Authors: 조은덕, Eun-deok Jo, 김은솔, Eun-sol Kim, 홍해경, Hae-kyung Hong, 한경순, Gyeong-soon Han
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 한국치위생학회 30.10.2020
• Subjects: Competency reinforcement; Dental hygienist; Job awareness; Practical work; Vocational competency; 역량강화; 직무역량; 직업인식; 치과위생사; 치의학; 현실업무
• ISSN: 2287-1705; 2288-2294
• DOI: 10.13065/jksdh.20200060

Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyze the qualities and problems to be solved to strengthen the vocational competency of dental hygienists and to identify the work to be institutionally established. Methods: From April 1 to May 30, 2019, a total of 325 people participated (152 registered dental hygienists: RDH , 173 students of dental hygiene: SDH) in this study. The survey items were as follows: “job awareness” (6 items), “problem to be solved to strengthen vocational competency” (5 items), “qualities to be equipped to strengthen”competency" (9 items), and “practical work to be institutionally established” (4 items). Results: RDH and SDH had the highest perception of professionalism (3.68, 3.99 points), and low remuneration against work (4.21, 4.18 points) was perceived as the most important problem to be solved. The qualities for competency reinforcement showed the highest results in expertise knowledge (4.68, 4.64 points) and vocation for job (3.76, 4.09 points). Practical work to be established institutionally appeared as follows: X-ray film reading, dental hygiene diagnosis, periodontal pocket measurement, and periodontal pockets (<6 mm) treatment. Conclusions: This study is expected to be actively used to strengthen the vocational competency among dental hygienists, construct work autonomy, and rationalize and legalize practical work.