Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2023-2024 College Catalog and Student Handbook Program: Dental Assisting Certificate

Dental Assisting Certificate

Students who complete the program are eligible to be certified by the CODA as a Dental Assistant. Some specific tasks that may be performed may include assisting the dentist to provide oral healthcare during a variety of procedures, exposing and processing x‐rays, preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment, and educating patients in various post‐operative care and treatment.

Required Courses

Course NameCredit(s)Term TakenGrade
DENT 1010 - Introduction to Dental Assisting

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take ENGL 0040 and MATH 0084 (minimum grade of C- required for all); or qualifying placement test scores

8 Credit(s)
DENT 1030 - Dental Assisting Procedures I

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take DENT 1010;

8 Credit(s)
DENT 1050 - Dental Assisting Procedures II

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take DENT 1030;

8 Credit(s)

Total Credit Hours: 24

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