This course focuses on the preclinical skills needed for delivered dental care including the importance of managing patient records. Students will be trained on patient vital signs assessments and the role of the dental assistant in a medical emergency. Students will be introduced to the principles of pharmacology.
Prerequisites
DAE 105 with a grade of "C" or higher or concurrent enrollment in DAE 105.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Manage patient records.
- Assess and recognize vital signs.
- Explain proper techniques used in conducting examinations and diagnostics.
- Appropriately assist the medically compromised patient.
- Identify terminology and the regulation of pharmacology.
- Describe the appropriate ways to assist in a medical emergency.