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DEND 3206: Preceptorship
Effective date
September 2018
Department
Denturist Sciences
School
Health Sciences
Description
This Preceptorship builds on Community Practicums 1 and 2. In a Denturist practice, students apply clinical, laboratory and business skills under the mentorship of a registered Denturist. Students demonstrate the ability to work independently by the end of the Preceptorship. Students have the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in the following areas: communication, professionalism, financial management, record keeping and infection prevention and control. During the Preceptorship, students complete the requirements of their portfolio as per the expectations of the College of Denturists of British Columbia. VCC faculty advisors collaborate with the preceptor and student to facilitate the Preceptorship experience.
Credits
12.0
Year of study
3rd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Terms 1,2,3,4 and 5, DEND 3204.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply the current National Competency Profile for Denturists to provide safe, competent, culturally competent and ethical care;
- Practice within the Health Professions Act and the related College of Denturists of British Columbia documents: Scope of Practice, Standards of Practice, and Code of Ethics;
- Clinical Practice: Demonstrate knowledge and skills to meet patients' needs related to denturist services;
- Laboratory Procedures: Design, fabricate, and maintain a wide variety of dental prostheses and/or oral devices;
- Professional Collaboration: Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient treatment and improve health outcomes;
- Practice Management: Apply knowledge, principles, and the skills of management with the goal of providing effective and efficient denturist services;
- Jurisprudence, Ethics and Professional Responsibilities: Demonstrate professional behaviour that is ethical, supersedes self-interest, strives for excellence, is committed to continued professional development;
- Communication: Communicate with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals, to promote and support optimal patient care and well-being.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 360
Total Hours: 360
Total Hours: 360
Instructional Strategies
Mentorship; constructive feedback; role modeling; learning plan
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S= Satisfactory completion of all parts of evaluation plan
Evaluation Plan
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Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
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Portfolio |
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Other |
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Mentor/faculty Midterm evaluation as per rubric |
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Other |
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Self-evaluation Midterm as per rubric |
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Other |
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Mentor/faculty Final evaluation as per rubric |
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Other |
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Self Evaluation Final as per rubric |
Course topics
- Communication Professionalism Financial management Record keeping Infection prevention and control Portfolio requirements as per College of Denturists of BC include: complete upper and lower dentures; complete upper and lower denture on implant; single denture; repairs (midline fracture; tooth replacement; clasp replacement); partial denture; denture relines.
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.