Contact us at dentce@ualberta.ca or 780-492-1894 for any questions or concerns. Course information, prerequisites, and policies are provided below.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Earn 14 Hours of CE Credits (varies by self-study hours done) | Limited Capacity | RDH
Atraumatic restorative therapy (ART) is a procedure that utilizes adhesive restorative materials to provide interim restoration of decayed teeth. Hand instruments are often used to remove carious tooth tissue. No local anaesthesia or electrical instruments are required. ART delivers a provisional procedure for populations that do not have immediate access to full dental care. Dental hygienists placing temporary restorations must ensure that the client is aware of the temporary nature of the restorations and must advise clients to obtain further dental care from a dentist.
THEORY MODULES
The theory modules will be accessible to registrants through the University of Alberta's external eClass portal 2 weeks before the simulation training day. After registering, information on how to set up an eClass account will be sent. Each module will have a quiz to be completed. All quizzes must be completed before the simulation training day. The ART eClass is designed to familiarize registered dental hygienists with the ART method of caries management that focus on, but are not limited to:
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ART History,
- Anatomy Review
- Client Assessment and Diagnosis
- Materials
- Procedures
- Referrals
- Complications
SIMULATION TRAINING DAY
The ART course is comprised of one day of simulating training at the Edmonton Clinic and Health Academy. The eClass modules must be completed prior to this day. The simulation training day is comprised of a lecture and hands-on simulation training for: Cl. I, Cl.II, and Cl.III ART procedures.
PREREQUISITES
Participants must have:
- A current and valid RDH/RN Practice Permit,
- Current and valid CPR Certification,
- For out of province participants only, a Letter of Good Standing from your Association.
- It is strongly recommended that participants have been practicing in their field for a minimum of 6 months before taking this course.
REFUND POLICY
Please read carefully:
- REGISTRATION CONFIRMS YOUR COMMITMENT TO THE COURSE. No refunds are permitted after course material access through eClass unless the withdrawal is due to medical conditions (must be requested in writing accompanied by a letter from the participant’s physician.)
- If a refund is requested before course material access, it is subject to a cancellation fee, which is 20% of the course cost. To withdraw or cancel your registration for a refund, please send an email.
- Please keep in mind that dates are subject to change and are based on enrollment numbers.