DEA 593 - Dental Assisting Seminar I

Credit(s) 1.00
Lecture Hours: 1.00
This course provides the opportunity to discuss clinical experiences. It will emphasize leadership, management, clinical decision-making, judgment skills, and professional values to facilitate the transition of the student to a professional dental assistant. This course will also provide the opportunity for the application of critical thinking skills in the care of a diverse patient population in the dental setting.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in DEA 254, DEA 295, DEA 302, DEA 405, and DEA 512
SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Complete a professional self-assessment.
Identify the importance of professional behavior, leadership, and clinical judgment.
Develop plan for professional growth.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills related to the care of a diverse patient population.
Participate in discussions related to clinical experiences.
Identify the importance of community involvement.
Participate in community service learning projects.
Demonstrate basic oral hygiene instructions to be implemented into community projects.