HDA 286 - RDA Clinical Exam Prep

Course Description

This course will provide dental assistant students with study/application sessions for the clinical portion of the state licensure exam. Expanded functions of special interest are dental amalgams, temporary crowns, and dental dams. Must be a current dental assisting student or graduate of a post-secondary dental assisting program approved by the State Board of Dentistry. Group 2 course.

Credit Hours

1

Contact Hours

1

Required Prerequisites

HDA 282

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge:
  • Review key course concepts from all HDA courses and HAH120.
Application:
  • Demonstrate proficiency when placing a class II amalgam, based on the State of Michigan RDA criteria.
  • Demonstrate proficiency when creating a temporary crown, based on the State of Michigan RDA criteria.
  • Demonstrate proficiency when placing and removing a dental dam on a patient, based on the State of Michigan RDA criteria.
Integration:
  • Prepare for the State Board exam by critiquing relevant clinical procedures.
Human Dimension:
  • Engage with others regarding the ethics of following State licensure guidelines.
Caring - Civic Learning:
  • Interact with patients utilizing professionalism and appropriate communication skills.
Learning How to Learn:
  • Identify sources of information related to review units that will assist the student with being successful on board exams.