DEND 3204: Managing a Denturist Practice
Effective date
September 2018
Department
Denturist Sciences
Description
In this course, students develop business skills required as an employee in, or proprietor of a Denturist practice. Students will gain further understanding of the knowledge and skills learned in this course in the Preceptorship.
Year of study
3rd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
All Term 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 courses.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Differentiate between models of Denturist practice.
- Describe the legal requirements of a Denturist practice.
- Determine the steps involved in setting up a Denturist practice.
- Examine the financial requirements of a Denturist practice.
- Explain marketing strategies that could be used for a Denturist practice.
- Design a business plan for a Denturist practice.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 60
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
Guided discussion, audio visual presentation, group activities, peer feedback, self reflection, skill building exercises; online activities, guest speakers and simulation.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Portfolio
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35
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Assignments
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30
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Project
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35
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Course topics
- Business plan
Legal requirements to start a Denturist Practice
- Business License
- Lease Agreements
- Practice options
Patient Management Systems
Marketing
Finances
Insurance -liability; building; content etc.
Collaborative communication strategies
Confidentiality
Documentation
Billing processes
Treatment Plans - communication of plan and cost with client
Leasehold Improvements
Workflow issues; clinic/office layout
Denturist Practice valuation; College of Denturists of BC Regulation
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.