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DAST 1508: Clinical Dental Assisting 2
Effective date
September 2016
Department
Distance Dental Assisting
School
Health Sciences
Description
This final on-site clinical course builds upon acquired skills and knowledge from Clinical Dental Assisting 1. Clinical Dental Assisting 2 provides an opportunity for the student to integrate previous and new theory with independent clinical practice in the dental clinic and laboratory settings at Vancouver Community College. The course focuses on the independent clinical role of the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA). Competencies are met through simulated manikin (SIM) peer practice (PR) and patient care (PC).
This course is part of the Dental Assisting - Certified (Distance Delivery) program.
Credits
6.0
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:
- Practice as a professional. (PR/PC)
- Integrate knowledge/ problem-solve. (SIM/PR/PC)
- Maintain infection control. (PR/PC)
- Maintain safety. (PR/PC)
- Demonstrate and maintain competence in the performance of Clinical Dental Assisting 1 skills.
- Apply liner to a cavity preparation. (SIM)
- Apply acid etch to a cavity preparation. (SIM)
- Apply and remove matrix systems. (SIM)
- Assess, implement and evaluate oral self care. (PC)
- Obtain impressions and inter occlusal records. (SIM/PR)
- Polish clinical crowns. (SIM/PR/PC)
- Apply topical fluoride tray/varnish technique and desensitizing agents. (PR/PC)
- Apply fissure sealants. (SIM/PR/PC)
- Test pulp vitality. (SIM)
- Remove retraction cord, sutures and periodontal dressings. (SIM)
- Fabricate single unit provisional restorations. (SIM)
- Demonstrate use dental software systems. (PR/PC)
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 150
Total Hours: 150
Total Hours: 150
Instructional Strategies
Small group clinical demonstrations and instructor guided feedback practice sessions in a simulated (SIM) , peer practice (PR) and patient care (PC).
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) |
|
Clinical Examination |
|
Satisfactory completion as per rubrics - lab |
|
Other |
|
Satisfactory completion as per rubrics - software |
|
Participation |
|
Mandatory attendance as per departmental requirements (85%) |
Course topics
- Dental Materials
- Matrix Systems
- Oral Self Care
- Impressions and Interocclusal Records
- Extrinsic Stain Removal
- Topical Fluoride Techniques
- Desensitizing Agents
- Periodontal Dressings
- Sutures
- Fissure Sealants
- Pulp Vitality
- Retraction Cord
- Provisional Restorations
- Software Management Systems
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.