PCC/ CCOG / DA

Course Content and Outcome Guide for DA 111

Date:
17-NOV-2011
Posted by:
Curriculum Office
Course Number:
DA 111
Course Title:
Clinical Procedures I (Lab)
Credit Hours:
2
Lecture hours:
0
Lecture/Lab hours:
0
Lab hours:
60
Special Fee:
$24

Course Description

Laboratory training and experience in basic dental assisting functions and responsibilities. Students progress to assisting dentists in the dental clinics.

Addendum to Course Description

This course is limited to those accepted into the PCC Dental Assisting Program.

Intended Outcomes for the course

 

  • Perform basic chairside duties utilizing safe methods and demonstrating professionalism in the PCC Dental Clinic setting.
  • Describe and discuss PCC DA Clinic policies and standards and their purpose related to the professions of dentistry.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

 

  • Attend clinic lab sessions
  • Complete 13 written skill tests @80% accuracy
  • Complete 5 skill tests @ 80% accuracy
  • Complete 9 Activity worksheets.
  • Complete 5 clinical evaluations @ 85% (exam, chairside operative, auxiliary, clinic monitor)
  • Complete final @ 70% accuracy
  • Complete Term Project @ 75%
  • Complete Practice Chart Assignment

All outcome assessment strategies must be completed to receive a grade. If not, a grade of “I” (incomplete) will be given and the student must meet with the instructor to determine if a grade change is optional.

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

Themes, Concepts and Issues:

Themes:
  • Dental Assistant duties
  • Professionalism
  • Dental team member responsibilities and patient care
Concepts:
  • Communication in a professional manner
  • Efficiency of four-handed dentistry
  • Armamentarium
  • Health and Safety
  • Documentation
Issues:
  • Time management
  • Organization
  • Patient management
  • Safety
Competencies and skills:
  • Follow OSHA Universal Standards and Hazardous Material Guidelines prior to, during, and after, providing dental care on a patient.
  • Assess current health of patient using health history information, taking and recording vital signs, and using observation skills.
  • Accurately record existing dental conditions, treatment plans and treatment rendered.
  • Work collaboratively as a dental team member.
  • Demonstrate preparation and delivery of dental procedure armamentarium.
  • Utilize ergonomically correct positioning during treatment procedure.
  • Practice patient management through the use of inquiry and listening communication skills.
  • Demonstrate four-handed dental assisting skills.
  • Explain basic dental restoration procedures to patient.
  • Manage time efficiently.

 

Related Instruction

Computation
Hours: 6

Outcomes:
 
  • Perform basic chairside duties utilizing safe methods and demonstrating professionalism in the PCC Dental Clinic setting.
Activities:
 
Calculate correct pulse and respiration readings on patients. Measure and mix solutions for use in dental clinic.

Communication
Hours: 15

Outcomes:
 
  • Perform basic chairside duties utilizing safe methods and demonstrating professionalism in the PCC Dental Clinic setting.
  • Describe and discuss PCC DA Clinic policies and standards and their purpose related to the professions of dentistry.
 
Activities:
 
Direct instruction on communicating with patients and health professionals through the use of inquiry and listening skills.
Students provide instructions for patients in the area of oral health care; review patient health history and clinic policy with patient; write patient information in dental chart. Students also document dental conditions from the patient oral cavity 10 times during the term.

Human Relations
Hours: 6

Outcomes:
 
  • Perform basic chairside duties utilizing safe methods and demonstrating professionalism in the PCC Dental Clinic setting.
  • Describe and discuss PCC DA Clinic policies and standards and their purpose related to the professions of dentistry.
 
Activities:
 
Direct instruction in describing the dental team and the importance of working as a collaborative team member. Direct instruction on patient management in the clinical setting.
Demonstrate the ability to work as a dental team member and provide patient management skills in the clinical setting.