DA 153 - Practicum and Seminar for the DA II

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

Course Description: Students work an average of 13 per week in a host site (132 hours per term) as part of the dental team. Duties will be assigned according to the student’s skill level and the work needs of the host site. Students experience first-hand the daily operations within a dental office as chair-side dental assistants and front office personnel. Students will expand their skill set during the sequence with mid-level and advanced duties as appropriate. Moderated by an Instructor, seminars are designed to define expectations, discuss progress, and evaluate current practicum experiences.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Perform advanced level chairside assisting functions in a clinical setting.
• CLO#2: Improve personal skill set by learning from clinical staff feedback.
• CLO#3: Accurately describe experiences and set personal goals according to Instructor feedback and peer review. (ILO: Communication)
• CLO#4: Provide professional feedback to others.
• CLO#5: Adhere to facility and dental assisting program policies.