DENT 1500: Certified Dental Assistant Refresher

Description

The Certified Dental Assisting (CDA) Refresher course is designed for individuals who were previously licensed as Dental Assistants in Canada and have been recommended by the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP). It provides an opportunity for those who need additional clinical practice hours to demonstrate their competency and meet the requirements for licensure in British Columbia. The course includes a three‑month online theory component followed by a five‑day, in‑person clinical session.

Credits

0.0

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Describe professionalism as it relates to BC CDA regulation
Describe practice standards and ethics as they relate to CDA practice
Expose dental radiographs
Apply and removes dental dam
Perform selective coronal polishing
Obtain preliminary impressions
Apply treatment liners (no pulpal involvement)
Apply and remove matrixes and wedges
Apply fluoride
Apply pit and fissure sealant
Apply desensitizing agents
Apply topical anaesthetic
Perform tooth whitening using trays
Remove periodontal dressing
Remove sutures

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 12
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Total Hours: 42

Instructional Strategies

Interactive learning theory components, assignments, clinical practice, live demonstrations, and individualized clinical guidance.

Grading System

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Passing grade

'S' is required on all assessments to successfully complete this course

Evaluation Plan

Type	Percentage	Assessment activity
Assignments		Assignment completion - S/U
Clinical Examination		Clinical Examination - S/U A 'S' Satisfactory grade must be achieved for each clinical competency.

Course topics

Professionalism Practice Standards and Ethics Microbiology and Infection Control Patient Care CDA Clinical Competencies

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.