This course builds on the previous professionalism courses. Students develop interprofessional communication and collaboration skills with patients in a clinic setting. Holistic patient interviewing, treatment planning, record-keeping including billing, client documentation, information literacy, letter writing and requesting information from dental team members are practiced with a real patient population. There is additional discussion with clients about the costs of the treatment plan.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of all Term 1 and 2 courses.
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What you will learn
- Interprofessional communication and collaboration with other dental professions, including specialists
Communication and collaboration with clients
Barriers to communication
Client documentation
Treatment planning and costing
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.
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.