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Dec 13, 2024
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DA 131W - RDA Exam PrepCredits: 1 Provides continual dental procedure knowledge and skill development needed to perform expanded functions as permitted by State of Michigan Complete RDA mock written exam.
Prerequisite(s): DA 120 , DA 120LW , DA 121W , DA 123W , DA 123LW , DA 125W , and DA 125LW with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade in each Corequisite(s): DA 131LW Lecture Hours: 15 Lab Hours: 0 Meets MTA Requirement: None Pass/NoCredit: No
Outcomes and Objectives
- Recognize the RDA role in the placement and removal of a rubber dam.
- Identify the uses and contraindications for the utilization of a rubber dam.
- Identify the necessary steps for patient preparation for a rubber dam.
- Explain the steps in dam placement and removal.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of fixed prosthodontics.
- Name indications and contraindications for fixed prostheses.
- Describe the various types of fixed prostheses and their functions.
- Describe the advantages and disadvantages of fixed prostheses.
- Identify the steps for a diagnostic work up.
- Explain factors to be considered for recommendation of and compliance of patient for a successful prosthetic patient.
- Describe the uses of core buildup pins and posts in crown retention.
- Identify RDA role in placement and removal of nonepinephrine retraction materials.
- Recognize the importance of retraction materials.
- Describe gingival retraction.
- Distinguish between epinephrine and nonepinephrine cord.
- Identify the RDA role in taking final impressions for indirect restorations.
- Identify various types of final impression material.
- Recognize the characteristics of an accurate final impression.
- Identify the RDA role in placement and removal of temporary crowns or bridges.
- State the rationale for a temporary restoration.
- Identify the commonly used temporary restoration materials.
- Identify post-op instruction.
- identify the purpose of using temporary crowns/bridges
- Identify the characteristics of an ideal temporary crown or bridge.
- Discuss the Credentialing / State Law regarding dental Assisting.
- Explain the importance of ethics and law to dentistry.
- Differentiate between the various types of law that affect the practice of dentistry.
- Explain the various types of consent.
- Describe the code of ethics to professional dental organizations.
- Identify the function of State Board of Dentistry.
- Explain the importance of the state Dental Practice Act.
- Define an RDA.
- Distinguish the difference between the duties of an OJT and an RDA.
- Distinguish the difference between general and direct supervision.
- Identify credentialing processes for Dental Assistants.
- Define the meaning of ethics and give an example of ethical standards from the Code of Ethics of the American Dental Assistants Association.
- Define dental jurisprudence and its application of legal statutes and regulations.
- Prepare Employment Documents.
- Construct a resume.
- Write a sample letter of introduction.
- Write a sample interview follow-up letter.
- Complete mock written RDA exam.
- Review RDA Exam Brochure from State of Michigan.
- Review program content that is included in RDA Exam.
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