Criteria and performance levels have been established for each clinical procedure. Each procedure is worth a certain number of points as part of the total examina tion score, as displayed in the examination outline above. A candidate who demonstrates at least minimal competency in a procedure receives ALL of the points weighted for that procedure. If a candidate fails to demonstrate minimal competency in a procedure, NONE of the points weighted for that procedure are awarded to the candidate. The candidate should be aware that this examination is based on stan dards of minimal clinical compe tency.
Numerical grades have little significance as a measurement of the candidate's competency.
A candidate demonstrating only minimal competency in each component of the examination would receive the same grade as a candidate demonstrating outstanding ability. The grading system is designed only to discri mi nate between acceptable and unacceptable performance. Back to Top Application Packet Dental Hygiene Application Packet Dental Hygiene Re-Application Packet Dental Hygiene Candidate's Manual If you are taking the examination for the first time, you will need to download both the Application Packet and the Candidate's Manual . If you are retaking the examination, you will need to download both the Re-Application Packet and the Candidate's Manual . The Application Packet, Re-Application Packet, and Candidate's Manual all require Adobe Acrobat Reader to open.