Professionalism 1

Course code DEND 1101

Credit 1.5

Length 30.0 hours

Course outline View

This course introduces students to the ethics, jurisprudence, regulation and scope of the Denturist profession. Students learn interpersonal skills and inter-professional collaboration as well as principles of critical thinking, problem-solving, self reflection and peer evaluation. Students practice communication skills applicable in situations relevant to denturist practice.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • 1. The dental professions; Inter-Professional Practice
    2. Ethics, jurisprudence and regulation
    3. Professional decorum and comportment
    4. Interpersonal and inter-professional communication
    5. Patient Psychology
    6. Written communication
    7. Oral communication
    8. Visual communication
    9. Information literacy skills
    10. Critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making

How to register

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

Course schedules

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Contact us

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

Additional information

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.

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.