vcc.ca
DENT 1205: Dental Assisting Professionalism 2
Effective date
September 2025
Department
Dental Assisting
School
Health Sciences
Description
In this course, students will build on concepts of DENT 1105, with a focus on the use of professional interpersonal skills when interacting with clients, teams, community, and regulatory and licensing bodies. Students are introduced to current issues and trends in dentistry, principles of teaching and learning, and preparation for employment. 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
DENT 1105.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate appropriate professional conduct through respectful interactions with dental clients, team members and members of the community.
- Explain the responsibilities of a CDA as a self-directed and cooperative adult learner in the context of life-long learning and ongoing professional development.
- Report on the membership, rules, and regulations of governing bodies and licensure requirements as it applies to dental assisting practice.
- Demonstrate independent problem solving and decision making within dental assisting practice.
- Apply principles of teaching and learning to client education on oral health care.
- Identify strategies to prepare for employment in the dental field.
- Describe the historical and contemporary impacts of colonization on Indigenous Peoples' health in Canada.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 19.5
Total Hours: 19.5
Total Hours: 19.5
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 |
45-60 |
Assignments |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10-25 |
Quizzes/Tests |
|
Final Exam |
20-35 |
Final Exam |
Course topics
- Relationships with Clients
- Principles of Teaching/Learning
- The Dental Professional II
- Current Issues in Dentistry
- Preparation for Employment.
- Impacts of Colonialism on the health and well-being of Indigenous Peoples of Canada
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.