DENT 114 Ethics & Law, Office Management

2 credits

Students are introduced to professional ethics and legalities and the responsibilities of the dental assistant to the community, dental profession, dental team and patient. Management of front office procedures are presented.

Prerequisites: Completion of an application for admission and admission to the Dental Assisting program.

Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Define key terms related to ethics and law
Explain the importance of ethics and law to dentistry
Differentiate between the various types of law that affect the practice of dentistry
Explain the various types of consent
Explain the effects of the Good Samaritan Law on the health care professions
Describe the code of ethics of professional dental organizations
Explain the importance of the state’s dental practice act
Identify the function of a state board of dentistry
Define key terms related to office management
Explain the function of the business office
Explain the various procedures commonly performed by the business office
Examine issues related to conflict resolution
Discuss the importance of ethical behavior as it relates to establishing constructive relationships in the workplace
Identify job situations which pose ethical dilemmas
Develop and use a systematic method for making ethical decisions