The general objective of the Dental Assistant Diploma Program is to produce graduates who are
capable of serving a variety of functions within a number of dental settings. Graduates of this program will
have an understanding of key concepts in major areas of infection control, radiation health safety and
comprehensive dental assisting. Upon completion of the program the student will have a valid x-ray
license and CPR card. After graduation of this course and having 6 months work experience, graduates
will be eligible to take the E.D.D.A weekend course for licensing.
Curriculum 78.3 credit hours
Normal program length: 12 months (day only)
|
Course No. |
Subject Title |
|
Credit Hrs |
|
CED-110 |
Critical Thinking |
|
2.4 |
|
CED-303 |
Job Readiness – Resumes |
|
2.4 |
|
CED-304 |
Job Readiness – Interviews |
|
2.4 |
|
CPT-101 |
Introduction to Computers |
|
2.1 |
|
CPT-201/202 |
Word I/II |
|
4.2 |
|
DEN-100 |
Dental Charting and Terminology |
|
2.4 |
|
DEN-101 |
Biomedical Sciences |
|
2.4 |
|
DEN-102 |
Dental Science |
|
2.4 |
|
DEN-103 |
Radiation Health Safety |
|
2.4 |
|
DEN-104A/104B |
Dental Assisting Lab IA/IB |
|
2.4 |
|
DEN-201 |
Intro to the Dental Office, Dental Law and Ethics |
|
4.8 |
|
DEN-202 |
Infection Control |
|
4.8 |
|
DEN-204 |
Dental Assisting Lab II |
|
2.4 |
|
DEN-301 |
Comprehensive Dental Assisting |
|
4.8 |
|
DEN-302 |
Dental Materials |
|
4.8 |
|
DEN-304 |
Dental Assisting Lab III |
|
2.4 |
|
DEN-404 |
Dental Assisting Lab IV |
|
2.4 |
|
ENG-204/205 |
Business English I/II |
|
4.8 |
|
ENG-304 |
Business Communications |
|
4.8 |
|
GED-304/305 |
Psychology I/II |
|
4.8 |
|
GED-310/311 |
Social Dynamic/Social Institutions |
|
4.8 |
|
GED-501/502 |
Interpersonal Communications I/II |
|
4.8 |
|
OPD-202 |
Office Procedures |
|
4.8 |
|
|
|
78.3 |
Students may substitute courses that meet the career objective with approval of the Dean of Academics.
Program revision and modification disclaimer: In an effort to maintain up-to-date curriculum and
coursework, the institution will revise program content on an ongoing basis. These changes include but are not limited to: entire programs or courses and content within a course. These improvements ultimately serve the
student, ensuring our programs are current and in line with the needs of the professional community.
