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DENT 2991: Preparation for Practice Theory 2
Effective date
May 2016
Department
Dental Assisting
School
Health Sciences
Description
This lecture/seminar course continues to explore the standards of practice and the legal and ethical responsibilities of a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA). Students are introduced to more complex dental charting and treatment planning for general dentistry procedures. Additionally, financial procedures, dental insurance processing, equipment maintenance and various inventory control systems are examined.
This course is part of the full-time Certified Dental Assisting Program.
Credits
3.0
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:
- Discuss legal/ethical aspects of professional practice.
- Describe treatment planning.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of basic financial procedures.
- Describe basic concepts and principles of dental insurance and processing claim forms.
- Explain procedures relating to inventory control.
- Perform dental charting and assist for all general dentistry patient assessment procedures.
- Discuss infection control for dental equipment and maintenance schedules.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 15
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 45
Total Hours: 60
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 45
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
This is a lecture/seminar/case study/group work/online activities course is designed to prepare the student for the preparation phase of CDA practice.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+ = 64%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
40 |
Written assignments |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
25 |
Quizzes |
|
Final Exam |
35 |
Written exam |
|
Participation |
|
Mandatory attendance as per departmental requirements (85%) |
Course topics
- Professionalism
- Treatment Planning
- Financial Procedures
- Dental Insurance
- Inventory Control
- Assisting/Charting for Patient Assessment
- Infection Control and Equipment Maintenance
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.