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DEND 2105: Case Management 1
Effective date
September 2018
Department
Denturist Sciences
School
Health Sciences
Description
In this course students apply a holistic approach to client treatment. The focus is on cases completed in the DEND 2103 Clinical Prosthetics 1 course. Students reflect on, and integrate previously learned theoretical knowledge and practical skills from complete denture courses. Students present clinical cases from DEND 2103 to their peers, providing the rationale and methodology for choosing the content of their client treatment plan. Students reflect on the difficulties and successes they encountered throughout the entire client treatment process and reflect on ways to improve their practice. In addition students are required to demonstrate ability to compose and manage patient records and maintain confidentiality. Opportunities to role play difficult case scenarios are provided.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
Successful completion of all Term 1 and 2 courses and DEND 2103.
Corequisites
DEND 2101; DEND 2102; DEND 2104; DEND 2106.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to complete a patient consultation for a complete denture.
- Demonstrate effective communication techniques with the patient.
- Develop an appropriate treatment plan for the complete denture.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of accuracy and confidentiality with patient documentation.
- Demonstrate procedures used in the clinical environment when treating a completely edentulous patient for a removable denture.
- Demonstrate safe practice during clinical and lab procedures.
- Reflect on the outcomes of all relevant aspects of your selected client cases and reflect on ways to improve practice.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Applicants requesting PLAR must meet with the Denturist Department Leader
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 40
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 25
Total Hours: 65
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 25
Total Hours: 65
Instructional Strategies
Clinical activities, labs, seminars, multimedia presentations, case studies, interactive discussions
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S= Satisfactory completion of all parts of evaluation plan
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Clinical Examination |
|
Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) |
|
Project |
|
Case Presentation(s) as per rubrics |
|
Portfolio |
|
Projects as per rubrics |
|
Lab Work |
|
Practical project as per rubrics |
Course topics
- Patient consultation: Medical and physiological documentation; extra/intra oral examinations; Treatment plan: Patient documentation; confidentiality; access patient requirements; access clinical requirements; access technical requirements; treatment schedule and time management Clinical procedures: Apply concepts and technical and clinical skills learned in Clinical Prosthetics 1 and 2. Emphasis is on clinical procedure accuracy and time management Post insertion care: patient record management; confidentiality; effective and supportive patient communication; Reflection; role play; ethical dilemmas Portfolio as per regulatory requirements
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.