vcc.ca
DAST 1400: Professionalism in Dental Assisting
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Distance Dental Assisting
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course introduces the learner to the profession of dentistry. Course topics are focused on the history of dentistry, the role of dental team members, legalities, ethics, continued competency, and dental terminology. Additionally, cultural safety and humility, equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) in relation to professional communication and practice. The history and impact of colonialism on the Indigenous Peoples of Canada are also introduced in this course.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the dental team, including goals, structure, delivery systems and dental specialties.
- Describe professional responsibilities of a dental health care professional, including legalities, ethics, and professional attributes.
- Discuss professionalism of the CDA.
- Define basic dental terminology.
- Identify and describe intra-oral landmarks.
- Discuss the principles of cultural safety and humility in health care settings.
- Discuss concepts of equity, diversity, and inclusion. in health care settings.
- Describe the historical and contemporary impacts of colonization on Indigenous Peoples’ health.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 60
Total Hours: 60
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
This online course is offered with instructor support via web-based communication, email and a learning management system (LMS). Instructional strategies include but are not limited to case studies, research and online activities.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+=64%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
45 |
Case study, written assignments, video assignments |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
15 |
|
|
Final Exam |
40 |
|
Course topics
- The Dental Team
- Delivery of Care
- Professionalism
- Legalities and Ethics
- Dental Terminology
- Head and Neck Anatomy
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
- Impacts of Colonialism on the health of Indigenous Peoples.
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.