DEN 1155 Extramural Clinical Experience I

Description

Extramural Clinical Experience I is designed to assist the student in developing the skills initiated in the classroom, laboratory and clinic. This is accomplished by working under the supervision of the dentist and his/her staff as well as the dental assisting faculty.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Satisfactory progression in the Dental Assistant Program or permission from instructor

Topics to be Covered

1. Chairside assisting techniques

2. Treatment room preparation

3. Instrument Sterilization and treatment room disinfection techniques

4. Laboratory procedures

5. Demonstrate positive communication skills

6. Business office procedures

7. Patient relations

8. Professional conduct

Learning Outcomes

1. Refine dental assisting technical skills

2. Exhibit acceptable office attire and grooming

3. Apply professional ethics

4. Demonstrate cooperation, courtesy, initiative, motivation, punctuality, dependability, organization and enthusiasm

5. Demonstrate positive communication skills

6. Demonstrate time management

7. Follow office policy and procedures

8. Recognize confidentiality needs

9. Refine dental assisting patient relation skills

Credit Details

Lecture: 0

Lab: 0

OJT: 3