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This curriculum for "Dental Chair-side Assistant" has been developed with the purpose of preparing a technical workforce in the field of dental chair-side assistance who can gain employment within Nepal. The technical skills integrated into this curriculum have been contributed by experts with prior field experience in dental chair-side assistance. The curriculum's content is organized into modules, making it a tailor-made program for modular implementation.
Furthermore, it is a competency-based curriculum designed to produce a lower-level technical workforce in dental chair-side assistance. This workforce will be equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge, and attitudes related to dental chair-side assistance technology to meet the country's demand for such professionals, thereby contributing to Nepal's national strategy for poverty reduction.
Aims:
The primary aim of this curricular program is to produce skilled dental chair-side assistants by providing training to the nation's citizens and connecting them with employment opportunities within the country. The specific aims of this curriculum include:
- Producing a lower-level technical workforce in the field of dental chair-side assistance.
- Developing technical personnel capable of providing services through the application of dental chair-side assistance technology skills and knowledge.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this training program, trainees will be able to:
- Adhere to universal precautions.
- Maintain the cleanliness of dental clinics.
- Manage and dispose of clinical waste.
- Prepare dental equipment.
- Prepare dental instruments.
- Prepare dental materials.
- Manipulate and mix dental materials.
- Assist in patient management.
- Prepare patients for procedures.
- Assist dental hygienists or dentists.
- Assist in the development of dental X-rays.
- Provide pre- and post-operative instructions.
- Perform sterilization and disinfection procedures.
- Perform preventive maintenance on dental equipment.
- Provide first aid services.
- Assist in dental emergencies.
- Communicate effectively with others.
Duration:
The total duration of this curricular program is three months (390 hours), comprising 320 hours for specific modules and 70 hours for a common module.
Entry Criteria:
Individuals who meet the following criteria will be eligible to enroll in this curricular program:
- Minimum of Grade Ten pass or equivalent qualification.
- Physically and mentally fit.
- Minimum age of 18 years.
- Successful completion of an entrance examination.
- Preference will be given to female candidates and those from Dalit, Janjati, and conflict-affected communities.
Certificate Requirement:
The relevant training institute will award the "Dental Chair-side Assistant" certificate to individuals who successfully complete all the tasks and demonstrate the required technical knowledge specified in this curriculum.
