DREC 1131: Dental Administration 1
Department
Dental Reception Coordinator
Description
This course focuses on dental office management. Students are introduced to dental terminology and dental charting. Course topics include dental records management, legalities of record keeping, dental fees and estimates, inventory control and continuing care. Additionally, the health hazards associated with working in a dental environment as well as safety, accident prevention and emergency care are explored. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and Standard First Aid training are provided.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Communicate using professional dental terminology.
- Describe tooth numbering systems and charting principles.
- Explain the legalities and ethics of dental practice.
- Describe patient records management.
- Describe systems used for inventory control.
- Describe health hazards related to dentistry, accident and emergency prevention.
- Explain dental estimates and fees and the use of fee guides.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 54
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 6
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies within this course may include lecture, seminar, case study, group work and online activities.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Quizzes/Tests
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35
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Quizzes/Tests
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Midterm Exam
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35
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Midterm Exam
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Final Exam
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30
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Final Exam
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Participation
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Mandatory attendance as per departmental requirements (85%)
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Course topics
- Dental Terminology
- Nomenclature for Charting
- Records Management
- Inventory Control
- Safety, Accident Prevention and Emergency Care
- Fees and Estimates
- Legalities and Ethics in Dentistry
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.