This course builds on the Term 1 Professionalism course. Using professional standards and guidelines, students create treatment plans. These treatment plans include interprofessional collaboration with other dental professionals. Holistic patient interviewing skills are practiced with a focus on developing professional relationships with clients. The skills of record-keeping, client documentation, information literacy, letter writing and requesting information from dental team members are introduced and practiced.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of all Term 1 courses.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Ethics and jurisprudence, College of Denturists Standards of Practice, regulations, privacy legislation Ethical reasoning- case studies, interactions with other allied health professionals; interprofessional relationships Ethical considerations when treating clients with diseases such as: AIDS, pandemic infections, SARS, H1N1 Ethical issues of amalgam toxicity or teeth bleaching Professisonal use of social media Treatment Plans, record keeping regulations and guidelines, dental-legal report writing Professional communication: initiating a professional relationship; interviewing skills
Applicants requesting PLAR must meet with the Denturist Department Leader.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.