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DAST 1516: Clinical Dental Radiography
Effective date
September 2018
Department
Distance Dental Assisting
School
Health Sciences
Description
The clinical component of the course is delivered on-site at the VCC Dental Clinic. In the clinical setting, using digital and conventional technology and various techniques, competencies are met through simulated manikin (SIM), peer (PR) and patient care (PC) practice.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DAST 1401, DAST 1402, DAST 1403, DAST 1404, DAST 1515.
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)
- Expose dental radiographic images. (SIM/PC/PR)
- Process/scan dental radiographic images. (SIM/PR/PC)
- Mount and critique dental radiographic images (SIM/PR/PC)
- Manage dental radiographic images. (SIM/PR/PC)
- Manage patients. (PR/PC)
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 27
Total Hours: 27
Total Hours: 27
Instructional Strategies
Small group clinical demonstrations and instructor guided feedback practice sessions in a simulated environment (SIM), peer practice (PR) and patient practice (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- radiography (Operator) |
|
Participation |
|
Mandatory attendance as per departmental requirements (85%) |
Course topics
- Dental Radiographic Image Exposure
- Dental Radiographic Image Management
- Patient Management
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.