Professionalism & Communication Module

0 credits · Professional

The Professionalism & Communication Module is a required module in the Bridge Training to Dental Practice in Canada Program. The course is a didactic course. By the end of the module, in the Professionalism domain, the student will understand how to adhere to ethical and legal obligations (confidentiality requirements, task delegation, commitment to continued professional development, patient-centred care), maintain accurate and complete patient records, manage occupational hazards related to the practice of dentistry, take appropriate action where signs of abuse (physical, psychological, and substance abuse) and/or neglect are identified and apply principles of practice administration, financial and personnel management. In the Communication domain, the student will be able to communicate effectively using a patient-centred approach, with patients, parents, guardians, staff, peers, other health professionals, social- service professions and the public and ensure that all communications with patients, including advertising and social media use are honest, accurate and comply with legal and professional obligations.