Course

Applied Dental Sciences

Important Notice

This course is not active. Please contact Department Chair for more information.

Faculty
Health Sciences
Department
Dental Assisting
Course Code
CHDA 1108
Credits
1.00
Semester Length
15 weeks
Max Class Size
30
Method(s) Of Instruction
Lecture
Lab
Typically Offered
Fall

Overview

Course Description
This course will provide the learner with the skills, values and the knowledge required to practice effective infection control procedures in the dental environment.
Course Content

 

  1. Rationale for basic microbiological concepts
    • Ethical responsibilities
    • Responsibilities to patients
    • Responsibilities to co-workers/health care providers
  2. Basic microbiological concepts
    • Microbiology
    • Pathogens
    • Bacteria
    • Viruses
    • Fungi
    • Disease transmission/prevention
    • Cross-contamination
    • Immune system
    • Body defense systems
  3. Infection Control
    • Infection control guidelines/protocols
    • Universal precautions
    • Classification of instruments, equipment and surfaces
    • Chain of asepsis
    • Protective barrier techniques
    • Hand washing
    • Sterilization
    • Chemical disinfection
    • Treatment room cleaning and disinfection
    • Instrument recirculation
    • Special considerations
    • Waste management
Learning Activities
  • Lecture/Laboratory
  • Group discussion/Seminar
  • Guest Lecturers
  • Audio-visual materials
Means of Assessment

Course evaluation is based on course objectives, and is consistent with Douglas College Evaluation Policies.  An evaluation schedule is presented to the students at the beginning of the course.

A minimum mark of 65% is required to be successful in the course.

Outlines of evaluation may be subject to change.

Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes are based on the Curriculum Guide 2001 Education of Certified Dental Assistants in British Columbia developed for the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology and the Centre for Curriculum, Transfer and Technology, February 2001.

Upon successful completion of CHDA 1108 the student will be able to:

  1. discuss infection control principles as related to dentistry.
  2. discuss basic microbiological concepts, modes and routes of disease transmission, cross-contamination and the body’s defense mechanisms in relationship to the problems of dental infectious diseases.
  3. describe methods, principles, and procedures for effective infection control as established by          recognized standards.
Textbook Materials

A list of required and optional textbooks and materials is provided for students at the beginning of each semester.

Requisites

Prerequisites

No prerequisite courses.

Corequisites

No corequisite courses.

Equivalencies

No equivalent courses.

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

(Current)

Course Transfers

These are for current course guidelines only. For a full list of archived courses please see https://www.bctransferguide.ca

Institution Transfer Details for CHDA 1108
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Winter 2025