2 Day course
May 17th, 2008 OR
June 7th, 2008
9am - 2pm
Course Cost: 300 QR
Instrument Transfer is one of the basic functions the dental assistant performs in fourhanded dentistry. In this course, students will learn to efficiently transfer instruments and materials to the operator to ensure productivity and safety while reducing fatigue and stress. The course will emphasize instrument identification and classification, basic rules of instrument transfer, tray setup, potential instrument problems, one- and two-handed transfer, transfer modifications, safe instrument handling and instrument maintenance.
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2 Day course
May 3rd & 10th, 2008 OR
May 24th & 31st, 2008 OR
June 14th & 21st, 2008
9am - 2pm
Course Cost: 300 QR
This continuing education course is designed to introduce the student to the principles of infection control. Microbial diseases relative to dentistry are discussed with emphasis on disease transmission. Personal protection, surface disinfection and sterilization protocols will be explained and demonstrated. Students will have “hands on” experience in a simulated dental clinic.
[top]Date: March 1, 2008
Schedule: Saturday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Course Cost: 300 QR
Text Cost: All required materials will be provided
Tooth morphology is the study of the structure and form of teeth. This course will introduce the location, eruption schedule and function of each tooth in the primary and permanent dentition. The terminology presented in this course is the building block for the dental terminology.
[top]Date: February 23, 2008
Schedule: Saturday, 9am - 2pm
Course Cost: 300 QR
Text Cost: All required materials will be provided
This course provides an introduction to the topic of professional ethics. The student will be introduced to the ethical and legal expectations of the profession and workplace. Students will consider their role in their professional team and will develop an understanding of the standards of conduct and their obligation in the interaction with other professionals and clients.
[top]Date: February 13 & 20, 2008
Schedule: Wednesdays, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Course Cost: 600 QR
Text Cost: 60 QR (approximate)
This course will examine the introductory aspects of food microbiology and its relationship to food quality and food safety protection. An examination of the major types of food products will be included, with special emphasis on the factors contributing to the growth of spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms and the means in which they can be controlled. The student will receive training in basic food safety. Lab sessions will familiarize students with various food safety evaluation techniques as well as the calibration and the use of testing equipment used to promote food safety.
[top]Date: March 12 & 19, 2008
Schedule: Wednesdays, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Course Cost: 600 QR
Text Cost: 102 QR (approximate)
This course will further examine the aspects of food safety and a successful food safety program. A detailed analysis of the importance of the HACCP system will be illustrated and its significance to food protection and public health safety. Case studies and current literature provide an up to date study of the pathogens that can be acquired through food and the state-of-the-art mitigation strategies. Emerging issues current to the food safety industry will be discussed and examined.
Lab sessions will familiarize students with various food safety procedures and the types of testing equipment used to determine their effectiveness. In addition, field trips will be planned to provide examples of food safety inspection practices and interventions. Students who successfully complete the course will receive advanced food safety certification.
[top]Date: March 3, 2008 OR
April 7, 2008
Schedule: Monday, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Course Cost: 300 QR plus text
Text Cost: 188 QR
Emergency level first aid is a state-of-the-art, modular, course of basic first aid skills and other select subjects needed to sustain life and manage the scene of an injury. Both Emergency Level Aid and Standard First Aid are built on the same core and elective lesson and courses include a written exam.
[top]Date: February 27 & 28, 2008
Schedule: Wednesday and Thursday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
Course Cost: 600 QR
Text Cost: 188 QR (approximate)
Standard level first aid is a modular course for those who want to learn more first aid skills. Both Emergency Level Aid and Standard First Aid are built on the same core and elective lesson and courses include a written exam. Electives are based on regional or community needs and interests.