Pediatric Dentistry | Howard University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingWriting

Knowledge

Medicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageBiologyPsychology

Tasks

Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropra
Diagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observing
Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine or other articulations of the body to correct th

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging softwareMedical softwareHuman resources softwareOperating system software

Tools

Abdominal retractorsAmputation retractorsAnastomosis clampsAndrews tablesArgon beam coagulatorsArterial line cathetersArtery forcepsAutologous blood recovery systemsAutomated external defibrillators AEDBalloon perfusion cathetersBiopolar cautery equipmentBiopsy forcepsBiopsy punchesBone chiselsBone clamps

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium29-1243.00	Pediatric Surgeons	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

Complex pediatric surgical diagnoses — evaluate and determine management independently for non-routine and rare conditions across the full scope of pediatric surgery.
Operative strategy — design and execute advanced minimally invasive and open surgical procedures autonomously in a high-volume children's hospital.
Intraoperative complications — identify, problem-solve, and resolve unexpected findings without escalation during complex pediatric cases.
Comprehensive health and medical history integration — synthesize multi-system patient histories and external records to guide nuanced surgical decision-making in tertiary care.
Neuromusculoskeletal and spine pathology — assess functional status and direct evidence-based surgical or non-surgical management across the pediatric age spectrum.
Judgment and decision making under uncertainty — weigh surgical risks and benefits for critically ill neonates and pediatric patients in an intensive care unit.
Research literature and clinical evidence — critically appraise and apply current surgical evidence to individualize patient care plans in a subspecialty practice.
Multidisciplinary care leadership — lead case conferences and coordinate complex care pathways involving oncology, radiology, and critical care teams.
Patient and family counseling — conduct high-stakes informed consent discussions for high-risk procedures with clarity, empathy, and ethical rigor.
Quality and outcomes monitoring — analyze departmental outcome data and implement process improvements within a pediatric surgical program.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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