DT 241 - Community Rotations I

Credits: 2
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 77
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Students are assigned to various community sites to provide services within the scope of dental therapy practice, and work on community oral health promotion projects.

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

Student Learning Outcomes

Collaborate with health professionals and staff at community rotation sites.
Provide care that meets or exceeds Dental Therapy clinical standards and is within the dental therapy scope of practice.
Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior as defined in the Dental Therapy Handbook.
Identify ways to improve future performance by reflecting on what was learned from community rotations experiences.

Course Contents

Unit 1: Provision of Dental Services

Instructional Units: 3.5