Professional Practice 1

Course code DENT 1130

Credit 1.0

Length 30.0 hours

Course outline View

This course introduces students to the ethics, jurisprudence, regulation and scope of the various professions in dentistry. Students will learn interpersonal skills including teamwork and inter-professional collaboration as well as develop required skills in regards to being culturally sensitive in a healthcare environment. Principles of critical thinking, problem-solving, self and peer evaluation and decision-making are also important components of this course. Students are introduced to information literacy and research skills, principles of professionalism, self-management, learning styles and study abilities.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Introduction to the Profession of Dental Technology
  • The Dental Profession
  • Ethics, Jurisprudence, Regulation and Scope of Practice
  • Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making
  • Interpersonal, Inter-professional Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration

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.

† 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.