Clinical Dental Assisting
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Certificate of Completion in Clinical Dental Assisting
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Clinical Dental Assisting enables students to practice advanced expanded functions clinical dental assisting. The distance education format and frequent enrollment opportunities allow for flexibility in program completion. The program is a blend of academic and clinical coursework that requires attention to detail and motivation to complete tasks on a timeline. Courses must be taken in specific chronological order with clinical experience completed in partnership with a practicing dentist who is a member of the state Dental Association. Graduates from the program will be eligible to take the following Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certification Examinations: Arizona State Certification in Radiation Health and Safety Exam, Arizona State Certification in Coronal Polishing Exam, DANB RHS—Radiation Health and Safety Exam, DANB ICE—Infection Control Exam. |
Admission Criteria:
A high school diploma or GED equivalency is required.
Formal application and acceptance into the Clinical Dental Assisting Program.
Program Prerequisites: None
Applicants who are accepted and enroll in the Clinical Dental Assisting program will be exposed to blood-borne and infectious diseases. The program strictly adheres to established policies and procedures regarding infection control as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Dental Association, The Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Required Courses:
Credits: 30.5-31
| CDA 105 | Introduction to Clinical Dental Assisting and Dental Office Management |
1 Credit |
| CDA 110 | Infection Control and Hazard Communication | 2 Credits |
| CDA 115 | Dental Anatomy and Pathology | 3 Credits |
| CDA 120 | Dental Practice Emergencies and Patient Management |
1 Credit |
| CDA 125 | Dental Materials | 3 Credits |
| CDA 240 | Dental Radiographic Imaging | 3 Credits |
| CDA 242 | Clinical Dental Assisting I | 3 Credits |
| CDA 245 | Fundamentals of Basic Clinical Skills | 1 Credit |
| CDA 252 | Clinical Dental Assisting II | 3 Credits |
| CDA 285 | Clinical Dental Assisting Seminar | 1 Credit |
| CDA 292 | Dental Specialties | 2 Credits |
| ENG 101 - or - ENG 107 |
First Year Composition - or - First Year Composition for ESL |
3 Credits - or - 3 Credits |
| BIO 160 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology | 4 Credits |
| HCC 109 - or - Proof of current CPR certification |
CPR for the Health Care Provider |
.5 Credits
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| HCC 130AD | Communication and Teamwork in Healthcare Organizations |
.5 Credits |
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