DA 150 - Intro to Practicum and Seminar

Successful completion of the first term of the Dental Assistant program.

Course Description: Provides an extensive overview of office responsibilities, work ethics and prepares students for the challenges of their multiple roles in the dental office including: guest, intern, administrative assistant, chairside assistant and housekeeping worker. Students will review and discuss the expectations and protocols for their upcoming practicum classes including but not limited to: the stages of an internship, the weekly required paperwork, work ethics, industry safety standards and strategies for meeting their learning objectives. 

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Determine the components of a dental industry resume and produce industry specific preemployment documents. (ILO Information Literacy)
• CLO#2: Identify required skills and abilities for dental clinical roles and create documentation for dental clinical placement.
• CLO#3: Describe and discuss the scope of student responsibilities and phases of development within the dental practicum.
• CLO#4: Describe and demonstrate effective communication principles and skills required in the dental setting.