Health Occupations Education: Dental Laboratory Technology. Program Development Guide.

This program guide was designed to assist occupational education administrators and health occupations education personnel in planning, developing, and implementing programs to prepare youth and adults for work as dental laboratory technicians. The content is presented in five sections. The first, an introduction, discusses what dental laboratory technology is, its past history and present state, and a career in dental technology. The next section, on planning the dental laboratory program, covers establishing program need, the advisory committee, staffing the program, student qualifications and selection, and survey procedures. The third section focuses on the curriculum and includes general and specific behavioral course objectives, a topical two-year course outline, clinical experience, and instructional resources. Section 4 presents some general facilities guidelines with illustrations, a list of suggested instruments and portable equipment, and a list of suggested initial supplies. The last section discusses follow-up activities, such as student placement (includes a sample employability profile form) postsecondary opportunities, and certification of the dental technician. (EM)