Dental Assisting Practicum 1

Course code DENT 1255

Credit 3.0

Length 94.0 hours

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This course provides opportunities for dental assisting practice in a general dentistry office and with community partners' dental clinics, enabling the student to integrate skills and knowledge into practice.

Prerequisites

DENT 1205, DENT 1215, DENT 1225, DENT 1235, DENT 1245.

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.

  • Hands-on dental assisting practice
  • Patient interaction and cultural competency application
  • Ethical and legal considerations
  • Reflection and self-evaluation

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
40474 April 10, 2027
to April 23, 2027
Practicum Off Site See full schedule

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.