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DEND 1105: Safe Practice in Denturism
Effective date
September 2018
Department
Denturist Sciences
School
Health Sciences
Description
In this course students learn the theory and the application of infection prevention and control in a Denturist practice setting. The focus is on physical, chemical and personal protective device barriers to prevent the transmission of pathogens. Students learn how specific saliva or blood borne or other dentistry-related pathogen transmission can be prevented or controlled.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
DEND 1101; DEND 1102; DEND 1103; DEND 1104.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the rationale for workplace health and safety standards in regard to prosthetics.
- Summarize dental lab asepsis and infection control barrier systems as related to prosthetics.
- Apply laboratory safety procedures and guidelines related to the use and maintenance of equipment.
- Apply WHMIS, Worksafe BC and DAC lab safety guidelines for infection prevention and control.
- Describe Denturist Accreditation Committee Guidelines for infection prevention and control.
- Describe modes of transmission.
- Describe saliva borne, blood borne and other diseases for special consideration in dentistry.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Applicants requesting PLAR must meet with the Denturist Department Leader.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 50
Total Hours: 70
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 50
Total Hours: 70
Instructional Strategies
Guided discussion, audiovisual presentations, group activities, skill building exercises, simulation, peer feedback and self reflection.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S= Satisfactory completion of all parts of evaluation plan
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
|
Pass 64%=C+ |
|
Other |
|
OSCE's as per rubrics |
|
Assignments |
|
Case scenario analysis (pass 64%=C+) |
Course topics
- Denturist Association of Canada guidelines WHIMS guidelines Worksafe BC guidelines for dental labs Dental equipment operation & maintenance Clinical barriers for the prevention of infection Personal protective devices Saliva & blood borne and other diseases related to dentistry Sterilization & disinfection techniques Modes of transmission
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.