2024 - 2027
The 2024 – 2027 Strategic Plan outlines a clear direction forward for the College to be a leader in a changing regulatory environment. The College continues to prioritize high standards of competency, safety and ethics in order to provide Albertans with safe, high quality dental hygiene care.
The 2024 – 2027 Strategic Plan runs from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2027.
Read the full Strategic Plan.
Objectives:
- Redevelop the continuing competence program in consultation with stakeholders.
- Use data to identify gaps in registrant competence and evaluate level of risk.
- Implement best practices and regulatory tools to support registrant competence.
Objectives:
- Identify and address opportunities to increase the effectiveness of our registration practices within the context of legislation.
- Work with other Canadian dental hygiene regulators to recognize and explore solutions to the variances in regulation across provinces.
- Use data and evidence to support enhancements to our registration practices.
Objectives:
- Build relationships with health regulators to be at the forefront of knowledge-sharing.
- Establish partnerships with other Alberta oral health regulators to improve operational efficiencies.
- Strengthen relationships with government to have a proactive role in legislative change.
- Identify and explore opportunities where dental hygienists can be involved in primary care initiatives
Objective:
- Assess and improve upon Council, College, and registrant initiatives through an EDIA lens.