Community Practicum 1

Course code DEND 2206

Credit 6.0

Length 180.0 hours

Course outline View

In this first community practicum, students apply beginning clinical, laboratory and business skills under the direct supervision of a registered Denturist. Students gain experience in communication, professionalism, financial management, record keeping, and infection prevention and control.

Prerequisites

Successful completion of all term 1,2,3, and Term 4 courses DEND 2201; DEND 2202; DEND 2203; DEND 2205.

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What you will learn

  • Professional communication
    Denturist records/documentation
    Infection prevention and control standards as per the College of Denturists BC.
    Business management skills
    Professional behaviour
    Reline complete and partial dentures
    Initial consultation, treatment planning and fabrication to include:complete dentures; complete upper denture

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.

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.