DENTAL ASSISTANT (221-120-02)
Career Studies (221-120-02)PROGRAM OF STUDY |
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| Course # | Course Title |
Pre-Requisite Courses (if applicable) |
Credit | |
| SDV | 100 | College Success Skills | 1 | |
| DNA | 103 | Introduction to Oral Health | 1 | |
| DNA | 109 | Practical Infection Control | 3 | |
| DNA | 113 | Chairside Assisting I | 3 | |
| DNA | 108 | Dental Science I | 3 | |
| HLT | 100 | First Aid & CPR | 3 | |
| STUDENTS EARN AHA BLS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CPR CERTIFICATION, AHA HEARTSAVER OSHA BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN CERTIFICATION, AND AHA HEARTSAVER FIRST AID CERTIFICATION |
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| SECOND SEMESTER | ||||
| DNA | 114 | Chairside Assisting II | DNA 103, 108, 109, 113 | 4 |
| DNA | 110 | Dental Materials | DNA 103, 108, 109, 113 | 3 |
| SDV | 107 | Career Exploration | 3 | |
| STUDENTS ELIGIBLE TO TAKE THE WORK ETHIC PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATION EXAM | ||||
| DNA | 135 | Dental Radiation Safety | DNA 103, 108, 109, 113 | 2 |
| STUDENTS ELIBIBLE FOR DENTAL ASSISTING NATIONAL BOARD RADIATION AND HEALTH SAFETY (RHS) CERTIFICATION EXAM | ||||
| DNA | 130 | Dental Office Management | DNA 103, 108, 109, 113 | 2 |
| STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR DENTAL ASSISTING NATIONAL BOARD NELDA EXAM (NATIONAL ENTRY LEVEL DENTAL ASSISTANT) | ||||
| Total Program Credits |
28 | |||
*Notes and Additional Curriculum Options
DNA prefix courses are taught in 12 week sessions. Start date January 2020.
Course substitutions may be available. Please see your advisor.
For Further Information, Contact:
Dr. Emily Bowen, Dental Assistant Program Director |
EBowen@mecc.edu | 276.523.2400 ext. 760 |
Sarah Clarkston, Health Sciences Advisor |
sclarkston@mecc.edu | 276.523.2400 ext. 665 |
Kim Dorton, Dean of Health Sciences |
kdorton@mecc.edu | 276.523.2400 ext. 356 |
