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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Qualification for ENG 100; DEAF 201; ASL 102 or equivalent or instructor consent. Recommended Preparation: DEAF 101. DEAF 202 will provide an overview of issues related to developing literacy and other academic skills in children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Differing schools of thought and approaches will be examined. The course will provide opportunities to practice reading and writing strategies as well as an introduction to typical instructional methods and materials used in K-12 classrooms. Course participants will discuss models of teaching, learning styles, curriculum areas and scope of subjects, classroom procedures, core course learning outcomes, and statewide standards for education. Upon successful completion of DEAF 202, the student should be able to: Compare and contrast the various instructional methodologies in working with deaf and hard of hearing children. Demonstrate instructional strategies and delivery methods for teaching deaf and hard of hearing students in various content areas. Identify appropriate teaching materials for various content areas. Apply instructional strategies and materials to meet the statewide standards. Demonstrate various strategies for teaching culturally diverse students. Demonstrate the application and use of ASL and printed English in the classroom. Identify resources of information for "best practices" in teaching deaf children. Demonstrate awareness of a variety of learning styles and apply this knowledge to instructional materials design and teaching strategies. Adapt instructional strategies to meet a variety of academic levels.
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3.00 Credits
8 hours lecture, 150 hours practicum experience Prerequisite(s): DEAF 202; ASL 202 or equivalent, or instructor consent. Comment: Before enrolling in DEAF 294 students should obtain fingerprint and TB test clearance as required by the schools. DEAF 294 will provide each student with an overview of the education of Deaf students in academic settings and provide an opportunity to work directly with those students. The Practicum students will be encouraged to participate in as much "hands-on" experience as is appropriate to the particular situation. After initial observation, the students will assist the teacher in a variety of activities; working with deaf students individually or in small groups, helping to prepare instructional materials, etc.Upon successful completion of DEAF 294, the student should be able to: Assist in instructional activities including tutoring with individual students or small groups, with teacher direction and supervision. Accept teacher guidance and feedback during practicum assignment. Apply principles of learning and effective teaching strategies when assisting students. Use appropriate teaching materials for various content areas. Communicate clearly in ASL and English, appropriate to classroom activities. Interact effectively with students, staff, and parents (when appropriate). Apply problem-solving techniques and skills. Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors appropriate to the environment. Document practicum assignments, summarize and analyze experiences in Practicum Notebook. 1
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3.00 Credits
4 hours lecture per week for 12 weeks Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Dental Assisting program or consent of the program director. Corequisite(s): DENT 100L; DENT 103; DENT 103L; DENT 105; DENT 106; DENT 106L; DENT 108. Comment: DENT 100 is offered in the fall and spring semesters only. Letter grade only. DENT 100 may not be audited. DENT 100 may not be taken credit/no credit. DENT 100 offers historical aspects of the dental profession, dental terminology, concept of four-handed dentistry, charting procedures, instruments and instrument transfer, isolation techniques, asepsis and infection control measures. Patient management, dental ethics, and jurisprudence will be included. Upon successful completion of DENT 100, the student should be able to: Identify allowable and prohibited duties of a dental assistant. Explain the ethical standards established by professional dental organizations. Explain the legal responsibilities and obligations of the dental assistant and the dentist. Explain the concept of four-handed, sit-down dentistry. Explain the role of the dental assistant in patient management including recording clinical findings. Explain the importance of isolation techniques, asepsis, and infection control in the dental environment. Explain responses to medical emergencies in a dental office. Explain management of medically complex dental patients.
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3.00 Credits
7.5 hours lecture/lab per week for 12 weeks Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Dental Assisting program or consent of the program director. Corequisite(s): DENT 100; DENT 103; DENT 103L; DENT 105; DENT 106; DENT 106L; DENT 108. Comment: DENT 100L is offered in the fall and spring semesters only. Letter grade only. DENT 100L may not be audited. DENT 100L may not be taken credit/no credit. DENT 100L is the application of knowledge gained in DENT 100. Emphasis on the safe and efficient use of dental operatory equipment, proper positioning in the delivery of quality dental care, anesthetics, rubber dam use, proper care and use of the autoclave, tray setups. Importance of asepsis and infection control measures are especially emphasized. Upon successful completion of DENT 100L, the student should be able to: List the policies and standards of the Dental Assisting Program as they relate to student safety. Demonstrate the principles of four-handed dentistry, including identification of and efficient transfer of dental instruments. Demonstrate appropriate positions for the patient, dental assistant, and operator. Locate and operate the various control mechanisms for the dental chair, dental unit, oral evacuation system, air and water supply, and the hand pieces. Demonstrate proper positioning of the dental light. Demonstrate proper patient dismissal procedures. Demonstrate accurate recordings of clinical findings with appropriate symbols and color coding. Demonstrate knowledge of syringes, anesthetics, and needles with the selection of the appropriate items for a procedure and the proper passing and retrieval of a loaded anesthetic syringe. Demonstrate proficiency in the application of isolation procedures to include oral evacuation techniques and proper placement of armamentarium intraorally. Explain the OSHA guidelines and its categorization of tasks, work areas, and personnel. 2
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1.00 Credits
1.25 hours lecture per week for 12 weeks Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Dental Assisting program or consent of the program director. Corequisite(s): DENT100; DENT 100L; DENT 103L; DENT 105; DENT 106; DENT 106L; DENT 108. Comment: DENT 103 is offered in the fall and spring semesters only. Letter grade only. DENT 103 may not be audited. DENT 103 may not be taken credit/no credit. DENT 103 identifies the various materials used in the practice of dentistry and the structure, composition, uses, manipulation and properties of these materials. Upon successful completion of DENT 103, the student should be able to: List various types of dental cements, their properties and indications for use. Explain the effect of temperature and rate of spatulation on various cements. Discuss various restorative materials and factors involved in material selection. Explain principles of retention in adhesive dentistry and traditional amalgam restorations. Discuss gypsum products and model fabrication and desirable properties of both. Identify different impression materials and discuss their properties and manipulation.
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2.00 Credits
5 hours lecture/lab per week for 12 weeks Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Dental Assisting program or consent of the program director. Corequisite(s): DENT100; DENT 100L; DENT 103; DENT 105; DENT 106; DENT 106L; DENT 108. Comment: DENT 103L is offered in the fall and spring semesters only. Letter grade only. DENT 103L may not be audited. DENT 103L may not be taken credit/no credit. DENT 103L emphasizes the practical application of the knowledge gained in DENT 103. The manipulation of the different dental materials shall be demonstrated and replicated. The importance of proper use and safety while operating laboratory equipment will be stressed. Upon successful completion of DENT 103L, the student should be able to: Demonstrate competency in dispensing materials and mixing techniques. Demonstrate proficiency in working with alginate impression material. Demonstrate manipulative technique in working with elastometric impression materials. Identify and demonstrate manipulative techniques in working with light-cured esthetic restorative material. Explain fabrication of other dental appliances such as bleaching trays, mouth guards and bite splints. Demonstrate proficiency in manipulation of gypsum products. Demonstrate competency in handling amalgam alloys. Explain temporary crown fabrication and cementation.
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1.00 Credits
1.25 hours lecture per week for 12 weeks Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Dental Assisting program or consent of the program director. Corequisite(s): DENT 100; DENT100L; DENT 103; DENT 103L; DENT 105; DENT 106L; DENT 108. Comment: DENT 106 is offered in the fall and spring semesters only. Letter grade only. DENT 106 may not be audited. DENT 106 may not be taken credit/no credit. DENT 106 offers basic knowledge on the discovery of x-rays, role of x-rays in dentistry, physical properties and the hazards of radiation. Radiation safety measures will be emphasized. Radiographic techniques and processing procedures will be discussed. Common anatomical landmarks critical to proper mounting of x-rays will be identified. Upon successful completion of DENT 106, the student should be able to: Explain the historical beginnings of x-rays. Explain the role and practice of radiology in dentistry. Define electromagnetic radiation. 3 List three principal characteristics of electromagnetic radiation. Explain the generation of x-rays. Identify the component parts of an x-ray machine. Explain the importance of radiation safety measures. Contrast the paralleling vs. bisection-of-the angle techniques. Explain the importance of proper film placement and accurate exposure factors. Explain the film developing process. Explain the importance of proper film mounting and storage. Cite the Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981.
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1.00 Credits
3.5 hours lab per week for 12 weeks Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Dental Assisting program or consent of the program director. Corequisite(s): DENT 100; DENT 100L; DENT 103; DENT 103L; DENT 105; DENT 106; DENT 108. Comment: DENT 106L is offered in the fall and spring semesters only. Letter grade only. DENT 106L may not be audited. DENT 106L may not be taken credit/no credit. DENT 106L emphasizes the practical application of the material presented in DENT 106. Under close supervision of the instructor, students will practice film taking on manikins, critique finished products, and retake as necessary. Radiation safety measures will be stressed and implemented. Upon successful completion of DENT 106L, the student should be able to: Explain the role of the dental assistant in exposing dental xrays. Assemble the component parts of the XCP setup. Expose and process a full-mouth series of good diagnostic quality radiographs using the paralleling technique on an adult manikin. Expose and process a full-mouth series of radiographs using the bisection-of-the-angle technique on an adult manikin and a child manikin. Expose and process two series of bitewing x-rays on an adult manikin. Implement radiation safety measures at all times.
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3.00 Credits
38 hours clinical per week for 4 weeks Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Dental Assisting program or consent of the program director. Corequisite(s): DENT 100; DENT 100L; DENT 103; DENT 103L; DENT 105; DENT 106; DENT 106L. Comment: DENT 108 is offered in the fall and spring semesters only. Letter grade only. DENT 108 may not be audited. DENT 108 may not be taken credit/no credit. Students will purchase their own clinical wear according to the recommendation of the affiliating agency. DENT 108 provides excellent opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the on-campus training period. Students will be able to experience first-hand the importance of a cooperative learning setting and develop their abilities to work in a team during a clinical assignment to one of the various dental clinics in the community during the last four weeks of the semester. Upon successful completion of DENT 108, the student should be able to: Demonstrate competency in the skills needed to function as an entry-level dental assistant. Demonstrate a high level of achievement in clinical situations. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the application of asepsis and infection control procedures. Demonstrate confidence in patient management. Demonstrate positive attitudes about self, members of the dental team and the dental profession.
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3.00 Credits
1.5 hours lecture, 3 hours lecture/lab per week Comment: DNCE 121 is repeatable for a maximum of six credits. DNCE 121 will introduce students to basic vocabulary and movement techniques that identify ballet as a unique performance art. Students will engage in physical practice to gain mastery in the fundamentals of ballet technique. Upon successful completion of DNCE 121, the student should be able to: Identify, using appropriate vocabulary, perform and explain the basic purposes of a range of basic barre exercises. Identify, using appropriate vocabulary, and perform a range of basic center exercises. Perform simple choreographed combinations in the areas of adagio, petite allegro, grand allegro, and pirouette preparation. Explain the importance of the fundamental techniques of pli , tendue, and d gag. Identify stage directions, various directions in space, and directions of movement, using appropriate vocabulary. Distinguish the performance dynamics of adagio, petite allegro and allegro combinations. Display increased competency in personal strength, flexibility, coordination and movement memory. Explain the relationship of ballet to other art forms.
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