Dental Radiography in Clinical Practice

Course code DAST 1517

Credit 1.5

Length 45.0 hours

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The clinical component of the course is delivered on-site at the Vancouver Community College dental clinic and provides an opportunity for the learner to do online pre-clinical preparation and integrate theory with clinical practice. Using direct and indirect imaging techniques, competencies are met through simulated manikin, peer and patient care practice.

Prerequisites

DAST 1515.

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.

  • Dental Radiographic Image Exposure
  • Dental Radiographic Image Management
  • Patient Management
  • Quality assurance

Submission of BC College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP) Provincial Radiography credential and letter from employer confirming student’s use of dental radiographs within the past 3 years.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
40591 January 4, 2027
to April 14, 2027
Lecture VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule Register

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.