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DENT 1105: Dental Assisting Professionalism 1
Effective date
September 2025
Department
Dental Assisting
School
Health Sciences
Description
Students are introduced to the dental profession, the fundamental principles of professionalism, and the evolving scope of practice for the Certified Dental Assistant in relation to the dental team and client management. Concepts of equity, diversity and inclusion along with principles of cultural safety and humility are explored. Vancouver Community College gratefully acknowledges the invaluable contribution of Camosun College for sharing their curriculum for the new Certified Dental Assisting program.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate, at an introductory level, professional communication skills that are appropriate to the audience and purpose.
- Demonstrate the ability to contribute to and promote the effective functioning of the team.
- Apply critical thinking skills to problem solving and decision making within the practice of dentistry.
- Identify and reflect on own learning style and needs as they pertain to ongoing professional development.
- Report on a dental issue using evidence-based materials and research.
- Discuss concepts of equity, diversity, and inclusion in health care settings.
- Discuss the principles of cultural safety and humility in health care settings.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 21
Total Hours: 21
Total Hours: 21
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, case study, group work, simulation and guest speakers.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
35-50 |
Assignments |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10-25 |
Quizzes/Tests |
|
Exam |
15-30 |
Exam |
|
Final Exam |
20-35 |
Final Exam |
Course topics
- The Dental Profession
- Certified Dental Assisting & Professionalism
- Working with Others & Communication
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Cultural Safety and Humility
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.