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DENT 1504: Clinical Practice 1
Effective date
September 2018
Department
Dental Assisting
School
Health Sciences
Description
The first clinical course provides an opportunity for students to integrate foundational theory with basic clinical practice in the dental clinic, laboratory settings and during a dental office practicum. This introductory course focuses on the supportive and independent clinical role of the Certified Dental Assistant. Competencies are met through simulated manikin (SIM) and peer (PR) practice.
Credits
7.5
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
Meet Certified Dental Assisting (CDA) program requirements.
Corequisites
All Term 1 courses.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Practice as a professional. (SIM/PR)
- Integrate knowledge/ problem-solve. (SIM/PR)
- Maintain infection control. (SIM/PR)
- Maintain safety. (SIM/PR)
- Assist with restorative procedures. (SIM)
- Manipulate dental materials. (SIM)
- Apply liner and acid etch to a cavity preparations. (SIM)
- Apply and remove matrices and wedges. (SIM)
- Perform extra/intra oral inspection and identify landmarks. (PR)
- Apply topical anesthetic. (PR)
- Apply and remove dental dam. (SIM/PR)
- Participate in dental practice practicum.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 215
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 32
Total Hours: 247
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 32
Total Hours: 247
Instructional Strategies
Small group clinical demonstrations and instructor guided feedback practise sessions in a simulated (SIM) or peer clinical environment (PR).
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S = Satisfactory completion of all course components.
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Clinical Examination |
|
Satisfactory completion as per rubrics - clinical competencies (operator) |
|
Clinical Examination |
|
Satisfactory completion as per rubrics - materials |
|
Participation |
|
Mandatory attendance (clinic) as per departmental requirements (85%) |
|
Practicum |
|
Satisfactory completion as per rubrics - practicum |
|
Participation |
|
Mandatory attendance as per departmental requirements (100%) |
Course topics
- Restorative Procedures
- Dental Materials
- Matrix Systems
- Dental Assessment/Inspection
- Anesthetics
- Isolation Techniques
- Practicum
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.