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DENT 1130: Professional Practice 1
Effective date
September 2021
Department
Dental Tech
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course introduces students to the ethics, jurisprudence, regulation and scope of the various professions in dentistry. Students will learn interpersonal skills including teamwork and inter-professional collaboration as well as develop required skills in regards to being culturally sensitive in a healthcare environment. Principles of critical thinking, problem-solving, self and peer evaluation and decision-making are also important components of this course. Students are introduced to information literacy and research skills, principles of professionalism, self-management, learning styles and study abilities.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Practice principles of behavioural and communication sciences in order to establish harmonious and effective relationships with practitioners, patients, employees, business contacts and the public.
- Describe the importance of socio-cultural competencies in the healthcare profession
- Describe the legal obligations and ethics of the profession related to the public, regulatory authorities and professional bodies.
- Explain the fundamentals of legislation that affect the practice of dental technology.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate and work well with others in teams or in groups.
- Make decisions based on sound reasoning and evidence-based practice when dealing with ethics, jurisprudence, regulation and scope of practice issues.
- Integrate pertinent scientific evidence, theoretical knowledge, empirical data and information literacy skills to justify and/or revise services.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 10
Total Hours: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 10
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, seminar, group work, ethical dilemma reasoning, case analysis, communication role play
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+ (64%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Research Report |
|
Assignments |
35 |
Group Assignment |
|
Other |
10 |
Short Written Reflection Essay Why is awareness of socio-cultural competencies important in health care? |
|
Participation |
10 |
In class Group Activity |
|
Project |
35 |
Case Situation Scenario Exercise |
Course topics
- Introduction to the Profession of Dental Technology
- The Dental Profession
- Ethics, Jurisprudence, Regulation and Scope of Practice
- Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Interpersonal, Inter-professional Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration
Learning resources
Resources are items in addition to tuition that the student is responsible for purchasing. Course resource information will be supplied by the department/instructor.
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.