DEN 1160 Extramural Clinical Experience II

Description

Extramural Clinical Experience II 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. Business office procedures

6. Patient relations

7. Professional conduct

8. Expanded Functions

Learning Outcomes

1. Refine with speed and accuracy dental assisting technical skills.

2. Refine dental assisting attitudes and work habits.

3. Exhibit acceptable office attire and grooming.

4. Apply professional ethics.

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

6. Demonstrate positive communication skills.

7. Demonstrate acceptable time management.

8. Follow office policy and procedures.

9. Recognize and demonstrate confidentiality needs.

10. Refine dental assisting communication and patient relation skills.

11. Demonstrate effective infection control and safety procedures.

12. Refine expanded functions techniques.

Credit Details

Lecture: 0

Lab: 0

OJT: 3