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DAST 1408: Clinical Dental Assisting Practice 1 

Effective date

September 2024 

Department

Distance Dental Assisting 

School

Health Sciences 
 




Description

This clinical course provides an opportunity for the learner to integrate theory with clinical practice through online pre-clinical preparation and in the dental clinic/laboratory setting. The course takes place onsite at the Vancouver Community College downtown clinic and focuses on the role of the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA). Competencies are met through simulated manikin (SIM) and peer practice (PR). 

Credits

3.0 

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

DAST 1400, DAST 1402, DAST 1403, DAST1404, DAST 1405, DAST 1406, DAST 1407. 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

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

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 40
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 50
Total Hours: 90
 

Instructional Strategies

Small group clinical demonstrations and instructor guided feedback practice sessions in a simulated (SIM) or peer clinical environment (PR). 

Grading System

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory 

Passing grade

S = satisfactory completion of all course components. 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Clinical Examination 

100 

Satisfactory completion as per rubrics - clinical skills (operator)
 

Course topics

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.
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