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Stressed about the National Dental Hygiene Board Exam? ADHA can help.
As a second-year dental hygiene student you are entering into an exciting period of your life. You are about to begin an incredible new career in a growing field dedicated to improving your patients', oral and overall health. At ADHA, we know that along with this excitement comes a high level of stress. In the coming months you'll face graduation, the National Dental Hygiene Board Exam, getting your first job as an RDH, and worries about the transition from student life to "real" life.
ADHA knows what you are going through and is happy to offer hygiene students help to relieve some of that stress by offering a high-quality, low-cost opportunity to attend a National Board Review Course-a special course taught by a nationally recognized educator which will feature material on test taking strategies, critical thinking skills and more.
"Today's National Board Exam includes more stand-alone and case-based questions then ever before that require critical and analytical thinking," says Nancy Cherner, RDH, MS, the facilitator of the session. "This board review helps students gain critical thinking strategies, and focus on integration of information among a variety of topics."
In addition, this year ADHA has added a second fantastic course designed to assist you in making the transition from student to practitioner at NO ADDITIONAL COST!
Can you really afford not to take advantage of this opportunity to experience a quality board review, learn about the latest career strategies and network with your peers and practicing hygienists all at the same event? Reserve your spot as this event will sell out. Register today! ( http://www.adha.org/nbr/index.html)
STUDENT DELEGATE/ALTERNATE DELEGATE
Overview
Students have a unique opportunity to apply for a position as Student Delegate or Alternate Student Delegate. As a Student Delegate, you not only represent all student members of ADHA, but you also sit on the House of Delegates floor during all three meetings. In addition, during the Student House of Representatives, student delegates elect one Voting Student Delegate who votes on behalf of all student members.
Student delegates and alternates are funded to attend their district workshop and ADHA’s Annual Session. Funding consists of airfare, lodging (two students per room), ground transportation, and per diem. Because funds may vary annually, please contact your District Trustee for the exact dollar amounts.
In August each year, ADHA mails the criteria and applications for student delegate positions to student Advisors. The advisors are asked to distribute the information to student members.
Qualifications
Must be a student member.
Must be matriculating dental hygiene student with a minimum of one semester/trimester remaining after annual session.
Must be in good standing in a dental hygiene program and have written approval of the program director for candidacy.
Must be available to fulfill all obligations of a district workshop and full attendance at the ADHA Annual Session.
Application Process
Students interested in applying for the Student Delegate position must submit the following items:
Application
Program Director Verification Form
A letter of recommendation from a faculty member to the District Selection Committee.
A typewritten essay of 250 words or less, which is written independently of any external assistance.
Incomplete applications or applications that do not meet the previous criteria will be considered ineligible. Completed applications are due to your ADHA District Trustee by February 15.
Duties
Student Delegates and Alternates are expected to:
Attend district workshop prior to or at Annual Session if one is held.
Attend all scheduled Annual Session forums.
Attend all sessions of the ADHA House of Delegates at Annual Session.
Attend reference committee hearings and present testimony as appropriate.
Attend district and student caucus meetings at Annual Session.
Attend ADHA’s Student House of Representatives.
Vote in the election for the student voting member of the ADHA House of Delegates.
Provide a written report of ADHA annual session to the district trustee and themember services division for inclusion in the student newsletter.
In addition, it is recommended that Student Delegates and Alternates:
Become familiar with ADHA’s Annual Report, the Delegates’ Manual, ADHA’s Bylaws, ADHA’s policy manual, and Student Member Annual Session Guide.
Be punctual at all meetings and appointments.
Be pleasant and cooperative when discussing an issue.
Respond to questions or topics relevant to business at hand and then abide by the majority decision when the matter is decided by correct parliamentary procedure.
Consult the Student Speaker of the House of Representatives or the ADHA Speaker of the House when parliamentary problems arise.
Selection results will be confirmed by March 15 .
Your ADHA District Trustee will announce the names of the dental hygiene students selected as student delegate and alternate.
Approximately thirty days prior to Annual Session, all registered students will receive a Delegates’ Manual, information about student activities during the meeting, and an invitation to the student reception. Student Delegates are encouraged to review the Delegates’ Manual with their Student Advisors and District Trustees prior to the meeting.
For more information or to obtain a student delegate application, contact your Student Advisor or call ADHA’s Division of Member Services at 800/243-2342.
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