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DENT 2530: Professional Practice 3
Effective date
September 2026
Department
Dental Tech
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course prepares students by developing strong communication, reflective, and interpersonal skills for workplace success. Emphasis is placed on professional communication and collaborative relationships with dental professionals.
Students will explore stress management strategies and develop self-awareness through reflective journaling. The course also focuses on interview preparation, constructive feedback, and professional growth through peer evaluation and participation activities.
Learners will engage with topics related to Indigenous and Cultural Safety to promote an inclusive, and respectful environment. Through discussions, reflection, and applied activities, students will strengthen their leadership skills and communication skills.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DENT 2440, DENT 2450, DENT 2460.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate professional communication strategies for building and maintaining professional relationships
- Apply self-management and stress reduction techniques
- Reflect on practicum experiences through journaling and use self-reflection to guide professional growth
- Apply critical-thinking skills and use professional judgment in all aspects of the dental technology practice.
- Participate in self and peer evaluation
- Practice giving and receiving constructive feedback
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Total Hours: 30
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Seminar, demonstration, online participation forum at Moodle, journaling, self-study, independent learning, values clarification, and role-playing.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+ (64%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Assignment #1 – Professional Communication |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Assignment #2 – Reflection on Stress Management |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Assignment #3- Mock Interview |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Assignment #4 – Journaling |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Assignment #5 – Indigenous & Cultural Saftey |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Assignment #6 – Participation |
Course topics
- Professional communication
- Interview skills and constructive feedback
- Stress management
- Reflective journaling
- Industry Trends
- Indigenous and Cultural Safety
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.