Patient Assessment (DAST 1404)

This course introduces the learner to an overview of body systems, head and neck anatomy, dental morphology and tooth development. Intra-oral effects of medical conditions and pharmaceuticals and the modification to dental treatment are explored. The Certified Dental Assistant's (CDA) role in determining and interpreting vital signs is also introduced.
Course code: DAST 1404
Credits: 2.0
Length: 60.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=DAST&number=1404

Schedule †

DAST 1404 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
41270January 1, 2025
to April 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Online		Au-Wong, Elaine
41286February 1, 2025
to May 31, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Online		Lo Yan, Ling
41450March 1, 2025
to June 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Online		Au-Wong, Elaine
42970April 1, 2025
to July 31, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Online		Lo Yan, Ling
61516May 1, 2025
to August 31, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Online		Au-Wong, Elaine
61534June 1, 2025
to September 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Online		Au-Wong, Elaine
61551July 1, 2025
to October 31, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Online		Au-Wong, Elaine
61567August 1, 2025
to November 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Online		Au-Wong, Elaine

Additional Information

  • General Assessment, Intraoral/Extraoral anatomy
  • Vital Signs
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Intraoral Soft Tissues
  • Dentition
  • Occlusion and the Temporomandibular Joint
  • Annotation
  • Diseases of the Oral Cavity
  • Oral Biopsies
  • Dental Photography

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.