DENA 1062 - Dental Assisting Advanced Functions II

Credits: 2
Hours/Week: Lecture 1 Lab 2
Course Description: This course is the second in a two-course sequence that focuses on the Minnesota statutes and rules described in the Minnesota Administrative Rules part 3100.8500 Licensed Dental Assistant, as related to the practice of dentistry, including the infection control guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements and pass a Department of Human Services background study with no restrictions.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): DENA 1021, DENA 1022 , DENA 1031, DENA 1041, and DENA 1042.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: Concurrently enrolled in DENA 1032 , DENA 1061 , DENA 1063 and DENA 1700

Major Content

Rationale for the Minnesota Licensed Dental Assistant Advanced Functions.
Expanded functions procedures.
Disease protection protocol and aseptic technique guidelines.
Armamentarium necessary for patient treatment
Competency in dental assisting skills.
Handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

identify rationale for the Minnesota Licensed Dental Assistant Advanced Functions.
describe procedure and techniques for each expanded function.
select armamentarium for patient treatment.
follow current disease protection protocol and aseptic technique guidelines inclduing using safety data sheets.
demonstrate dental assisting skills on typodonts and clinical volunteers.
safely handle, store, and dispose of hazardous waste.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies
Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6)
None
Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10)
None

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