Service Learning Course Details
DAS-120 — Clin Dental Assisting Practice
- 4 Credit Hours
- Health Professions Department
- Spring 2023
This course is the clinical phase of the program and will emphasize practical application of clinical dental assisting skills as students rotate through various dental practice facilities. Students will have opportunities to observe procedures, actively practice dental assisting functions and work with dental professionals in general dentistry and specialty practice settings. A conference component provides an opportunity to discuss clinical experiences, introduce advanced and alternative treatment modalities, discuss patient education and patient management issues, learn about medically compromised patients and emergency procedures and discuss ethical, legal and professionalism issues related to dental practice and patient treatment. Twenty two and a half (22.5) clinical hours and one conference hour per week.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of DAS 110, DEN 111, DEN 112, DEN 113, DEN 211. 4 Credits
View Class ScheduleService Learning Project Information
DAS-120 Sections for Spring 2023
1 Service Learning Section Offered
DAS-120, Section 105 — CRN #30890
4 Credit Hours — Classroom
Project Description
This course will emphasize the clinical application of dental assisting skills. The students will be assigned to various dental settings where they will have an opportunity to observe dental procedures, actively practice dental assisting functions and work with dental professionals in both general and specialty dental office situations. Students will be assigned to multiple clinical facilities with both general (operative) and specialty rotations. Each student will have the same opportunities to experience a variety of practice settings and procedures. Taught in Spring only.
300 Hours