DA 204L - Expanded Functions for the DA Lab

Successful completion of the first three terms of the Dental Assistant program.

Course Description: Provides hands-on, clinical instruction of the lecture material presented in DA-204. The student will practice and become familiar with the clinical skills required for an expanded function dental assistant (EFDA). Expanded functions are determined by the Oregon Board of Dentistry and may change without prior notice. To be EFDA certified in Oregon, a dental assistant must successfully complete all of the requirements in one of the four pathways administered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Describe and perform EFDA functions in a clinical setting. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
• CLO#2: Demonstrate the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Describe the procedures and products available for hand hygiene.
• CLO#3: Apply the principles of dental asepsis in performing dental assisting duties.
• CLO#4: Explain the safe handling of hazardous materials and proper disposal.