DES 0324 - Interpersonal Communications Skills

30 Clock Hours
(Offered as needed)

This course is designed to implement interpersonal and effective communication skills in the practice of dentistry. It includes team building strategies, oral and written communications skills with the correct use of terminology commonly used in dentistry. Professionalism in verbal and nonverbal communications is emphasized. Students will be introduced to the legal and ethical scope of responsibilities for dental assistants and interpersonal relations in the dental office. Providing oral health instructions and post operative instructions for patients will be introduced. Scenario-based role playing is used to augment student learning of course content.

*Vocational courses are not applicable to the A.A. or A.S. degree or to the College Credit Certificate without an approved articulation agreement. Vocational courses, offered in clock hours, are courses that can be used for the awarding of Career and Technical or Vocational Certificates. In addition, vocational courses may be articulated to college credit and applied to college credit certificates or A.S. degree programs. Students should work closely with an advisor to plan their studies in a way to take advantage of this opportunity.