Professionalism 2 (DEND 1201)
This course builds on the Term 1 Professionalism course. Using professional standards and guidelines, students create treatment plans. These treatment plans include interprofessional collaboration with other dental professionals. Holistic patient interviewing skills are practiced with a focus on developing professional relationships with clients. The skills of record-keeping, client documentation, information literacy, letter writing and requesting information from dental team members are introduced and practiced.
Course code: DEND 1201
Credits: 4.0
Length: 80.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
Successful completion of all Term 1 courses.Corequisites
DEND 1202; DEND 1203; DEND 1204.
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0Additional Information
- Ethics and jurisprudence, College of Denturists Standards of Practice, regulations, privacy legislation
Ethical reasoning- case studies, interactions with other allied health professionals; interprofessional relationships
Ethical considerations when treating clients with diseases such as: AIDS, pandemic infections, SARS, H1N1
Ethical issues of amalgam toxicity or teeth bleaching
Professisonal use of social media
Treatment Plans, record keeping regulations and guidelines, dental-legal report writing
Professional communication: initiating a professional relationship; interviewing skills
Applicants requesting PLAR must meet with the Denturist Department Leader.
† 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.