Dental Assisting
Rene Shiflett - Instructor
Program Description: Students are trained to work directly with the dentist to prepare materials, pass instruments, operate equipment, and assist with patients. Secretarial skills are incorporated into the program.
Length: 1080 hours (2 year program - 8 credits)
Employment Opportunities: Dental assistant, dental lab technician.
Opportunities for Further Study: Prepares students for a career in the dental field or for further study in dental hygiene or dentistry.
Recommended prerequisites: C average in CATS 10.
Course Sequence:
First Year (Morning) |
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0744 0741 |
Dental Assistant General Studies Dental Assistant Biomedical Sciences |
First Semester |
| 0746 0743 |
Dental Science |
Second Semester |
Second Year (Afternoon) |
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| 0742 0749 |
Dental Assistant Clinical Practices Supervised Dental Clinical Experience |
First Semester |
0745 |
Dental Assisting Clinical Mentoring | Second Semester |
Community Partners: Local dental offices including: Dr. Bailey, Dr. Dickens, Dr. Duda, Dr. Eckley, Drs. Foley and Jarrett, Dr. Harris, Dr. Jarrell, Dr. Greg Harvey, Dr. Jeff Harvey, Dr. Smith, Drs. Andrada and Rose, and the V.A. Hospital.