Introduction to the Dental Environment

Catalog description

(45 Lecture, 0 Lab, 0 ext.) Introduction to the Dental Environment is a 6-week course that introduces dental repair technicians as well as existing biomedical equipment technicians (BMETs). This course instructs students on the general environment of a dental clinic or facility and how to employ reasoning and problem- solving steps to troubleshoot, isolate, and identify problems associated with medical and dental equipment devices. The course prepares students to perform equipment problem analysis, understand the equipment user perspective, and how to use scenario information and resources, such as flowcharts and process of elimination theory, along with service manuals to visualize and determine logical and efficient solutions. The students understand the relationship between regulatory safety agencies and their day -to-day tasks. They will enhance their troubleshooting skills through a gained electronics and information systems understanding. Culminating in an in-depth problem-solving and repair action plan assessment. This course will include out -of-class work such as reading and writing assignments, practice and practical application assignments, and projects. Prerequisites: None. .