Clinical Practice 1

Course code DENT 1504

Credit 7.5

Length 247.0 hours

Course outline View

The first clinical course provides an opportunity for students to integrate foundational theory with basic clinical practice in the dental clinic, laboratory settings and during a dental office practicum. This introductory course focuses on the supportive and independent clinical role of the Certified Dental Assistant. Competencies are met through simulated manikin (SIM) and peer (PR) practice.

Prerequisites

Meet Certified Dental Assisting (CDA) program requirements.

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What you will learn

  • Restorative Procedures
  • Dental Materials
  • Matrix Systems
  • Dental Assessment/Inspection
  • Anesthetics
  • Isolation Techniques
  • Practicum

How to register

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

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† 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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.