respond to discussion board judy

In order to provide an environment that is conducive to learning as well as meets CODA standards instructors must be enthusiastic and supportive and the instructor to student ratio should not exceed 1 to 5 in clinical and radiography sessions. My pre-req classes were during Covid times so to answer this question, I will reference my first term in pre-clinicals. My pre-clinical instructor gave us a tour of the facilities and introduced faculty and staff. She reviewed the syllabus and what is expected of us during our pre-clinicals. I do remember our program director and faculty referencing CODA, especially when evaluating our term competencies. To prepare for a new class, I would email the students to introduce myself, give them my contact information, and reading assignments to prepare for class. Upon arrival, I would use their names and find out more information about them. Then I would introduce them to faculty and staff and include written information. Lastly, I would clarify expectations.

The number of students enrolled would be dependent on the number of clinical and lab stations available. The clinical schedule should provide a sufficient number of operatories and radiology units. Sufficient faculty employment.

Initial written and oral communications should include:

• Define and list overall graduation competencies.
• Employ student evaluation methods.
• Written course descriptions.
• Learning experiences.

Student to instructor ratios should be 5 to 1 in preclinical and clinical sessions. In radiology sessions the ratios should be 5 to 1 as well. In dental laboratory sessions the ratio should not exceed 10 to 1.

To ensure safety, qualifies institutional support personnel must be assigned to the program. Support personnel includes, custodial, maintenance, and clerical. Support staff should be assigned to assist with the operation of the clinic facility.

The program must provide sufficient and maintained facilities. This includes conveniently located stations for hand hygiene. An appropriate number of stations per students enrolled. An adequate sterilization station.

References:

Finkbeiner, B, Finkbeiner, C. (2020). Practice Management for the Dental Team (Ninth edition). Elsevier, Inc.

Commission on Dental Accreditation Accreditation Standards for Dental Hygiene Education Programs. (n.d.). https://coda.ada.org/-/media/project/ada-organization/ada/coda/files/dental_hygiene_standards.pdf?rev=b40af69a60424de48cc389de925ccb2f&hash=034C7BD10AC5CE39762060974CAEC345