DA 1813 Preclinical DA
Course Information
| Course Number | DA 1813 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Preclinical DA |
| Description | Pre-Clinical Dental Assisting is designed to provide fundamental knowledge of microbiology and infection control measures. Emphasis will be placed on personal protection, risk management, sterilization, chemical disinfection, environment surface and equipment aseptic techniques. The student will develop the skills necessary to apply the techniques gained within the course to all clinical and laboratory courses. Standard precautions will be utilized throughout the entire curriculum, within all courses which apply. (Prerequisites: COMM 140; PHIL 100 or 150; HLTH 1950; HLTH 1952; Co-requisite: DA 1814) |
| Total Credits | 2 |
| Total Hours | 32 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 Credits, 32 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: COMM 140
Corequisite: DA 1814
Prerequisite: HLTH 1950
Prerequisite: PHIL 100 or PHIL 150
Prerequisite: HLTH 1952
Institutional Core Competencies
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Define aseptic technique
- Utilize sterilization/disinfection methods
- Explain microbiology of common diseases
- Identify blood-borne pathogens
- Define guidelines and regulations
- Describe record keeping and standards
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
Additional information and forms can be found at: southcentral.edu/disability
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