DEND 2106: Pharmacology
Effective date
September 2018
Department
Denturist Sciences
Description
This course introduces students to the basic principles of pharmacology. Selected drug groups that might be used and that impact denturist treatment are studied in detail. Students will practice obtaining a accurate oral health and drug history to recognize the oral manifestations of both systemic diseases and pharmacological agents in a holistic manner. Emphasis will be placed on prevention of problems by understanding the impact of pharmacological interventions on oral health and denturist clinical practice.
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
Successful completion of all Term 1 and 2 courses.
Corequisites
DEND 2101; DEND 2102; DEND 2103; DEND 2104; DEND 2105.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Review the process of inflammation, immunity & cellular adaptation in response to injury.
- Describe various pharmacological treatments of inflammation.
- Describe the basic principles of pharmacology.
- Describe selected drug groups such as immuno-suppressants and antimicrobials used in the treatment of oral conditions that impact Denturist clinical practice.
- Apply knowledge of the determinants of health when assessing a clients’ oral health status, justifying treatment decisions and providing appropriate referrals as needed considering the determinants of health.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Applicants requesting PLAR must meet with the Denturist Department Leader.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 40
Total Hours: 40
Instructional Strategies
Blended learning, guided discussion, audiovisual presentations, group activities, skill building exercises, simulation, peer feedback and self reflection.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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35
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Case studies
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Quizzes/Tests
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35
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Multiple choice and short answer questions.
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Other
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10
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Group Presentation
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Other
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20
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Oral health assessment
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Course topics
- Pharmacology principles
Inflammation, immune responses and cellular adaptations
Drug groups that might be used and that impact denturist treatment
Drug abuse manifestations
Side effects of medications
Sjogrens Syndrome
Cancer treatment - effect of chemotherapy and radiation to salivary glands
Oral health history taking
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.