| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Year / Summer Semester | ||
| ENG-101 | English Composition I 1 | 3 |
| DAS-141 | Biological Science for the Dental Assistant 2 | 1 |
| DAS-143 | Infection Control for the Dental Assistant 3 | 2 |
| HPE-181 | Basic Life Support “C” AHA | 1 |
| PSY-101 | Basic Psychology | 3 |
| 10 | ||
| First Year / Fall Semester | ||
| DAS-111 | Fundamentals of Chairside Assisting 4 | 7 |
| DAS-120 | Dental Radiology 4 | 4 |
| DAS-150 | Dental Anatomy for Dental Assisting 4 | 2 |
| DAS-151 | Dental Laboratory Procedures I 4 | 2 |
| DAS-170 | Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office 4 | 1 |
| 16 | ||
| Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Year / Spring Semester | |||
| DAS-115 | Pharmacology 5 | 1 | |
| DAS-125 | Preventive Dentistry 6 | 3 | |
| DAS-152 | Dental Laboratory Procedures II 7 | 2 | |
| DAS-160 | Supervised Clinical Experience 8 | 6 | |
| DAS-180 | Office Administration | 2 | |
| DAS-190 | Oral Pathology 5 | 1 | |
| 15 | |||
| Total Minimum Credits | 41 | ||
1 Must test into ENG-101 or complete all appropriate prerequisites
2 Co-requisite: DAS-143
3 Formal Acceptance into the Dental Assisting Program
4 Prerequisites: DAS-141 and DAS-143
5 Prerequisites: DAS-141 and DAS-170
6 Prerequisites: DAS-141, DAS-143, DAS-150, DAS-151, AND DAS-170
7 Prerequisite: DAS-151, AND DAS-170
8 Prerequisites: DAS-111, DAS-120, DAS-150, DAS-151, AND DAS-170
2 Co-requisite: DAS-143
3 Formal Acceptance into the Dental Assisting Program
4 Prerequisites: DAS-141 and DAS-143
5 Prerequisites: DAS-141 and DAS-170
6 Prerequisites: DAS-141, DAS-143, DAS-150, DAS-151, AND DAS-170
7 Prerequisite: DAS-151, AND DAS-170
8 Prerequisites: DAS-111, DAS-120, DAS-150, DAS-151, AND DAS-170
Clinical placements are a required part of the curriculum and a
requirement for graduation. Clinical placements may require a
criminal background check, health clearance and/or drug testing
before participation is allowed. Clinical sites may deny a student’s
participation in the event of a positive finding. Individuals who
have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor may be denied
certification or licensure as a health professional. Information
regarding eligibility may be obtained from the appropriate
credentialing body.
requirement for graduation. Clinical placements may require a
criminal background check, health clearance and/or drug testing
before participation is allowed. Clinical sites may deny a student’s
participation in the event of a positive finding. Individuals who
have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor may be denied
certification or licensure as a health professional. Information
regarding eligibility may be obtained from the appropriate
credentialing body.
Student must have adequate transportation for the clinical
placement requirement.
placement requirement.
