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Sep 18, 2024
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DAS 203 Clinical Externship2 credits
This course is designed for the student to experience chairside assisting in a community or private practice dental office. Students may begin with observation but will spend the majority of their time in direct patient care. Students will apply knowledge and skills they acquire during on-campus program activities to clinical settings within the greater community.
Prerequisites: DAS 101 , DAS 102 , and DAS 105
Corequisites: DAS 201 and DAS 202
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Uphold the DANB Code of Professional Conduct to promote quality and ethical practice in a clinical setting
- Demonstrate communication skills appropriate in the clinical setting
- Perform duties related to dental assisting, including record keeping, sterilization, exposing radiographs, supporting clinical procedures, patient education, and front office duties
Total Hours: 60 Field-Based Experience (Practicum or Internship) Hours: 60
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