DA Exit Interview - Spring 2016

Waukesha County Technical College
Dental Assisting Program


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. Please provide a statement explaining why you have chosen to leave the program.*


  1. Please provide any information which you feel would have better prepared you to enter the dental assisting profession.*


  1. Please rate how effective the program was in teaching you to perform the following procedures/skills.*

            1 2 3       N/A
      Medical History Review Below Average Above Average  
      Medical Emergencies Preparedness Below Average Above Average  
      Seating and Greeting Patients Below Average Above Average  
      Patient Education Below Average Above Average  
      Dismissing and Post Operative Instruction Below Average Above Average  
      Tooth Morphology (Identification) Below Average Above Average  
      Dental Charting Below Average Above Average  
      Periodontal Charting Below Average Above Average  
      Take and Record Vitals Below Average Above Average  
      Handpieces Maintenance Below Average Above Average  
      Assisting with Operative Procedures Amalgams, Composites, Crown and Bridge Below Average Above Average  
      Assisting with Sealants Below Average Above Average  
      Radiology Below Average Above Average  
      Taking and Pouring Impressions Below Average Above Average  
      Infection Control Below Average Above Average  
      Assisting with liners, bases, cements Below Average Above Average  
      Waterline Maintenance Below Average Above Average  
      Front Desk Procedures, answering phone, outlining appointment schedule Below Average Above Average  
      Instrument Identification Below Average Above Average  
      Anesthesia and Pain Control Below Average Above Average  
      Principles and Techniques of Sterilization Below Average Above Average  


  1. Comments regarding Question #3.*


  1. Please rate how well the program assisted you in developing the following professional skills and behaviors.

            1 2 3       N/A
      Problem Solving Below Average Above Average  
      Decision Making in Ethical Dilemmas Below Average Above Average  
      Time Management Skills Below Average Above Average  
      Organization Skills Below Average Above Average  
      Confidence in Practicing Dental Assisting Below Average Above Average  
      Leadership Ability Below Average Above Average  
      Reliability and Dependability Below Average Above Average  
      Communication with Dentist Below Average Above Average  
      Communication with Patients Below Average Above Average  
      Communication with Health Care Professional Below Average Above Average  
      Attendance and Punctuality Below Average Above Average  
      Professional Appearance Below Average Above Average  
      Continued Professional Development Plan Below Average Above Average  
      Work Relationships Below Average Above Average  


  1. Comments regarding Question #5.*


  1. Please evaluate the following program components based on your experience at WCTC.*

            1 2 3       N/A
      Classroom Facilities Below Average Above Average  
      Laboratory Facilities Below Average Above Average  
      Laboratory Access Below Average Above Average  
      Library Resources Below Average Above Average  
      Classroom Activities Below Average Above Average  
      Curriculum Below Average Above Average  
      Counseling Below Average Above Average  
      Financial Aid Below Average Above Average  
      Clinical Experience Below Average Above Average  
      Clinical Sites Below Average Above Average  
      Clinical Evaluations Below Average Above Average  
      Clinical Faculty Below Average Above Average  
      Computer Access Below Average Above Average  
      Clinical Supplies Below Average Above Average  


  1. Comments regarding Question #7.*


  1. What were the strong points in the dental assisting academic program which you think should be retained?*


  1. What were the weak points of the dental assisting academic program which should be changed?*


  1. How would you describe the learning/working environment of the WCTC dental assisting program?*


  1. Is there a specific event or series of events which occurred during your education at WCTC which you recall as particularly significant to the education process?*


  1. The most positive interactions I have had with faculty include:*


  1. Areas that I feel could be improved in lab/clinical evaluation by instructors are:*


  1. These statements express how I feel about my experiences with the lab/clinical faculty.*


  1. I feel that the most beneficial experiences provided in lab/clinic were and why:*


  1. I feel the least beneficial experience provided in lab/clinic were and why:*


  1. What are your future plans in regards to education and/or career?*


  1. Are you interested in career counseling?*
    Yes
    No





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