DENT 2994: Clinical Practice 2
Effective date
September 2018
Department
Dental Assisting
Description
This second clinical course builds upon acquired skills and knowledge from Clinical Practice 1. Clinical Practice 2 provides an opportunity for the student to integrate previous and new theory with more advanced clinical concepts in the dental clinic, laboratory settings and during a dental office practicum. This course focuses on the independent clinical role of the Certified Dental Assistant. Competencies are met through simulated manikin (SIM) and peer (PR) practice.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
All Term 1 courses.
Corequisites
All Term 2 courses DENT 2991, DENT 2992, DENT 2993, DENT 2995.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Maintain competence in the performance of Term 1 clinical skills.
- Practice as a professional. (SIM/PR/PC)
- Integrate knowledge/ problem-solve.(SIM/PR/PC)
- Maintain infection control.(SIM/PR/PC)
- Maintain safety.(SIM/PR/PC)
- Provide oral self-care instruction. (PR)
- Obtain impressions and interocclusal records. (SIM/PR)
- Fabricate bleaching trays. (SIM/PR)
- Polish clinical crowns. (SIM/PR)
- Apply topical fluoride. (SIM/PR)
- Assist with oral surgery and endodontic procedures. (SIM)
- Participate in dental practice practicum.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 220
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 64
Total Hours: 284
Instructional Strategies
Small group clinical demonstrations and instructor guided feedback practice sessions in a simulated environment (SIM), peer practice (PR) and patient care (PC).
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S = satisfactory completion of all course components
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Clinical Examination
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Satisfactory completion as per rubrics - clinical skills (operator)
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Clinical Examination
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Satisfactory completion as per rubrics - lab
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Participation
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Mandatory attendance (clinic) as per departmental requirements (85%)
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Practicum
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Satisfactory completion as per rubrics - practicum
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Attendance
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Mandatory attendance as per departmental requirements (100%)
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Course topics
- Oral Self-care Instruction
- Impressions and Interocclusal Records
- Tooth WhiteningTechniques
- Extrinsic Stain Removal Techniques
- Topical Fluoride Techniques
- Oral Surgery Procedures
- Endodontic Procedures
- 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.