I Don't know this feature name, but I need it

In VB 2010, I have a module with data in it named Dat
In form1, I have to precede each variable reference with Dat. as in
Dat.<variable name>

Is there a way I can tell form1 to assume dat. in front of the variables? reverse is also true. If I want to access a form1 function from the Dat module, I need to specify form1. before each call.

Thanks for any help.

PickyBiker