Introduction to Dental Assisting (DAST 1401)

This first course in the program is designed to present an overview of the dental profession including a brief history of dentistry, discussion of dental team members and their roles, legalities, ethics, continued competency and life-long learning. Additionally, a unit of dental and medical terminology provides the student with the basic “language of dentistry” for the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA).

This course is part of the Certified Dental Assisting (Distance) program.
Course code: DAST 1401
Credits: 1.5
Length: 45.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=DAST&number=1401

Schedule †

DAST 1401 schedule for programs:

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Instructor
41267January 1, 2025
to April 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Online		Au-Wong, Elaine
41283February 1, 2025
to May 31, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Online		Lo Yan, Ling
41447March 1, 2025
to June 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Online		Au-Wong, Elaine
42967April 1, 2025
to July 31, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Online		Lo Yan, Ling
61513May 1, 2025
to August 31, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Online		Au-Wong, Elaine
61531June 1, 2025
to September 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Online		Au-Wong, Elaine
61548July 1, 2025
to October 31, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Online		Au-Wong, Elaine
61564August 1, 2025
to November 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Online		Au-Wong, Elaine

Additional Information

  • The Dental Team
  • Delivery of Care
  • Professionalism
  • Legalities and Ethics
  • Dental Terminology
  • Head and Neck Anatomy

A challenge exam is offered for this course.

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.