사회치위생학 교육과정 개발을 위한 치과위생사 직무 및 핵심역량 분석 : 비임상 분야를 중심으로

• Published in: Han'guk Ch'iwisaeng Hakhoe chi Vol. 25; no. 3; pp. 241 - 253
• Main Authors: 박수경, Su-kyung Park, 김남희, Nam-hee Kim
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 한국치위생학회 30.06.2025
• Subjects: Community health; Curriculum; Dental hygienist; Professional competence; Qualitative research; 교육과정; 전문직 역량; 지역사회 보건; 질적 연구; 치과위생사; 치의학
• ISSN: 2287-1705; 2288-2294
• DOI: 10.13065/jksdh.2025.25.3.7

Objectives: This study aimed to identify the core competencies required of to inform the development of a social dental hygiene curriculum. Methods: This study analyzed the job roles and essential competencies of 17 nonclinical dental hygienists from four sectors (community health, public institutions, policy advocacy, and entrepreneurship), using qualitative interviews. Results: Nonclinical dental hygienists performed tasks involving health program planning, policy analysis, interdisciplinary collaboration, health content development, and administrative management. Essential competencies include planning, problem-solving, data analysis, communication, and leadership skills. The participants emphasized the need for dental hygiene education to shift from clinical techniques to a competency-based curriculum that reflects expanded professional roles. Conclusions: Practical skills, such as project management, policy interpretation, interdisciplinary teamwork, and content creation, must be integrated into the social dental hygiene curriculum. This educational transition would enable dental hygienists to respond effectivelyto evolving societal needs and fulfill their expanded professional roles.