DENTAL ASSISTANT (221-120-02)
Career Studies (221-120-02)PROGRAM OF STUDY |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit | Pre-Requisite Courses (if applicable) |
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| 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 |
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| DNA | 114 | Chairside Assisting II | 4 | DNA 103, 108, 109, 113 |
| DNA | 110 | Dental Materials | 3 | DNA 103, 108, 109, 113 |
| SDV | 107 | Career Exploration | 3 | |
| STUDENTS ELIGIBLE TO TAKE THE WORK ETHIC PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATION EXAM |
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| DNA | 135 | Dental Radiation Safety | 2 | DNA 103, 108, 109, 113 |
| STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR DENTAL ASSISTING NATIONAL BOARD RADIATION AND HEALTH SAFETY (RHS) CERTIFICATION EXAM |
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| DNA | 130 | Dental Office Management | 2 | DNA 103, 108, 109, 113 |
| STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR DENTAL ASSISTING NATIONAL BOARD NELDA EXAM (NATIONAL ENTRY LEVEL DENTAL ASSISTANT) |
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| Total Program Credits |
28 | |||
Notes and Additional Curriculum Options
DNA prefix courses are taught in 12 week sessions. Course substitutions may be available. Please see an advisor for more information.
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 |
