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DREC 1132: Dental Communication 1
Effective date
Department
Dental Reception Coordinator
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course introduces the student to the profession of dentistry and the role and responsibility of the dental receptionist in dental practice. Course topics focus on professional conduct and communication, input and management of electronic patient information and radiographic records. Additionally, the importance and implications of medical conditions and their relationship to dental care are explored.
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:
- Describe the dental profession and the role of the dental receptionist.
- Describe professional communication including cross-cultural awareness.
- Describe the principles and types of written communication used in dental practice.
- Describe the significance of health history information prior to providing dental care.
- Utilize dental office software to input patient data.
- Sort and mount radiographic images.
- Describe radiographic transfer, documentation and image management.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 51
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 9
Total Hours: 60
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 9
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)
Passing grade
C+
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Assignment |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
15 |
Quizzes/tests |
|
Midterm Exam |
30 |
Written exam |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Radiographic records |
|
Final Exam |
35 |
Written exam |
|
Participation |
|
Mandatory attendance as per departmental requirements (85%) |
Course topics
- The Dental Profession
- Professional Conduct and Communication
- Health Histories and Health Status Review
- Written Communication
- Radiographic Records
- Dental Software 1
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.