Program Level 1 Description

Award: Certificate of Completion - Basic Clinical Dental Assisting

Total Credits: 17

Description: The Certificate of Completion in Basic Clinical Dental Assisting enables students to practice entry level 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 the internship course requirements 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 Radiologic Proficiency Exam, Arizona State Certification in Coronal Polishing Exam, DANB RHS - Radiation Health and Safety Exam, DANB ICE - Infection Control Exam.

Program Notes:
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses within the program.

Admission Criteria:
A high school diploma or GED equivalency is required. Application and acceptance into the Dental Assisting Program is required.

In-State Tuition and Fees 07-08

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees 07-08

Program Prerequisites: None

 

Required Courses:
Credits: 17
CDA105 Introduction to Clinical Dental Assisting
And Dental Office Management		 1 Credit
CDA110 Infection Control and Hazard Communication 2 Credit
CDA115 Dental Anatomy and Pathology 3 Credit
CDA 120 Dental Practice Emergencies and Patient Management 1 Credit
CDA125 Dental Materials 3 Credits
CDA240 Dental Radiographic Imaging 3 Credits
CDA242 Clinical Dental Assisting I 3 Credits
CDA245 Fundamentals of Basic Clinical Skills 1 Credits