DT 224 - Professional Dental Therapy Practice IV

Credits: 3
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 33
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Emphasis on efficiently managing a dental office, crafting an effective resumé, practicing interviewing skills, and developing and practicing healthy self-care strategies.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Dental Therapy (DT) coursework from previous quarter.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Describe factors that affect the efficient management of a dental office.
Explain different approaches for appointments, patient records, staffing, billing, inventory, and equipment maintenance.
Describe the characteristics for an effective resume.
Develop a resume to apply for a fictitious dental therapy position.
Explain best practices for an effective job interview.
Demonstrate interviewing skills through a simulated job interview.

Course Contents

Unit 1: Business Office Practices; Unit 2: Resumes
Unit 3: Interviewing

Instructional Units: 3