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DENT 2330: Professional Practice 2
Effective date
September 2026
Department
Dental Tech
School
Health Sciences
Description
Designed as a bridge to professional practice, this course prepares Dental Technology students for successful practicum placements and future employment. Students will refine their professional identity by creating targeted resumes and cover letters and compiling materials for a portfolio that showcase their technical attainment. Through simulated role-play, learners rehearse interviewing skills and interpersonal techniques essential for clinical and laboratory environments. The curriculum further integrates critical thinking, stress management, and peer-evaluation strategies, and provides a brief overview of sustainable business practices to ensure long-term professional resilience.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DENT 1210, DENT 1240, DENT 1250, DENT 1260, DENT 1270, DENT 1280.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Curate and organize a collection of professional artifacts and technical evidence to be used in the future development of a career portfolio.
- Demonstrate the ability to provide and receive constructive feedback tactfully within the oral health care team.
- Identify sustainable professional practices that promote career resilience, ethical responsibility, and operational efficiency.
- Apply industry-standard formatting and content strategies to develop tailored resumes and cover letters for specific Dental Technology placements.
- Apply strategic communication and preparation techniques to successfully navigate professional interview scenarios.
- Analyze the impact of stress on communication and apply management techniques to maintain professional performance.
- Demonstrate conflict resolution skills to effectively manage conflict or disagreement with others.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 10
Total Hours: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 10
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Group and individual case study reasoning activities, self analysis, research and oral presentation, group work and seminars, flowcharting, planning, brainstorming, role-playing, online
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+ (64%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Reflect |
30 |
Reflective Journal Entries |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Resume and Cover Letter |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Portfolio Plan |
|
Other |
30 |
Mock Job Interview |
Course topics
- Resume & Cover Letter Writing
- Stress Management and Effective Communication
- Portfolio Planning
- Sustainable Business Practices
- Preparing for a Job Interview
Learning resources
Resources are items in addition to tuition that the student is responsible for purchasing. Course resource information will be supplied by the department/instructor.
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.