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DEND 2201: Business Management
Effective date
September 2018
Department
Denturist Sciences
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course provides an introduction to business management practices that are required to operate a Denturist Practice. Policies and procedures required to provide patient care in a Denturist Lab are addressed.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
Successful completion of all Term 1, 2, and 3 courses.
Corequisites
DEND 2202; DEND 2203; DEND 2205.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Initiate and maintain patient records.
- Determine safe practices using current standards that ensure personal and public safety required in a Denturist practice.
- Identify business management skills required in a Denturist practice including hiring practices, human resource management , and time management.
- Identify the components of a business plan.
- Determine how the the College of Denturists of BC's current By-laws, Code of Ethics, and Standards of Practice are applied in a Denturist Practice.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Applicants requesting PLAR must meet with the Denturist Department Leader
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 60
Total Hours: 60
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
Guided discussion, audio visual presentation, group activities, peer feedback, self reflection, skill building exercises; online activities and simulation.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
64%=C+
Evaluation Plan
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Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
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Assignments |
25 |
Group Project |
|
Assignments |
25 |
|
|
Quizzes/Tests |
15 |
|
|
Project |
35 |
|
Course topics
- Record Keeping Confidentiality People Management (staffing, communication) Taxation - Revenue Canada Business Plan Business Insurance Staffing Requirements Advertising guidelines Worksafe BC (WHMIS, Worksafe BC) Infection Prevention and Control Networking Patient Management Systems Accounting (Personal vs Business) Tools to mentor and motivate staff
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.