| Dental Assisting |
| The primary objective of this program is to build competencies and skills necessary for entry-level positions in the medical field as a Dental Assistant. The student will have hands-on training and practical job related experiences. Secondary objectives include updating general education and refresher training. Program includes unpaid day externship. Student must obtain CPR, First Aid & Safety Certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. |
66 Quarter Credit Hours/1020 Clock Hours
13 Months Day, 15 Months Night, plus externship Diploma |
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE |
HOURS |
| Occupational Subjects |
| DA 101 |
Dental Terminology |
4 |
| DA 104 |
Microbiology |
4 |
| DA 105 |
Dental Science I |
4 |
| DA 106 |
Dental Science II |
4 |
| DA 201 |
Intro to Dental Assisting |
4 |
| DA 202 |
Dental Assisting |
4 |
| ME 215 |
Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 |
| DA 216 |
Anatomy & Physiology - Dental |
4 |
| DA 230 |
Clinical Experience |
10 |
| Total for this section |
42 |
| General Education Subjects |
| GEN 120 |
English I |
4 |
| GEN 131 |
Business Math |
4 |
| PSY 101 |
Psychology |
4 |
| Total for this section |
12 |
| Related Subjects |
| IPO 100 |
Introduction to Computer |
4 |
| IPO 185 |
Office Procedures |
4 |
| IPO 189 |
Microsoft Word I |
4 |
| Total for this section |
12 |
| Total for the program |
66 |
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