DAST 1660 - Clinical Practice

Clinical hour range:  1 credit equals 15-105 contact hours

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Dental Assisting Program 

Course Description:
To provide the student with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom setting to a functioning dental practice, as well as teach the student to work as a member of the dental health care team.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Each student will use techniques and skills taught and utilize them in assisting in patient treatment.

Students will be able to:

1. Present professionalism through neatness, promptness and dependability.
2. Recall duties, methods and techniques that are associated with general chair side assisting.
3. Develop a positive attitude toward professionalism and constructive criticism.
4. Develop those skills that are needed for general chair side dental assisting.