Dental Assistant Certificate
Minimum Requirements for Dental Assistant Certificate: 30 credits
Students must earn a C- or better in each course.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| Complete the certificate requirements. 1 | 3 | |
| As part of the certificate requirements, complete the following: | ||
| Computation | ||
| Mathematics in Health Care | ||
| Dental Assistant Program Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| DA F100 | Introduction to Dental Assisting | 3 |
| DA F152 | Dental Materials and Applications | 4 |
| DA F153 | Anatomy for Dental Assistants | 3 |
| DA F154 | Dental Radiography | 3 |
| DA F251 | Beginning Chairside for Dental Assistants | 4 |
| DA F252 | Advanced Chairside for Dental Assistants | 4 |
| DA F254 | Dental Assistant Practicum | 4 |
| HLTH F110 | Professional Skills for the Workplace | 2 |
| HLTH F122 | First Aid and CPR for the Health Care Provider | 0 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
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As part of the certificate requirements, the communication and human relations content is embedded in the major required courses for this program.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.
Students graduating from this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and mastery of competencies (DA F151, DA F251, DA F252, DA F254)
- Possess the knowledge and skills to gain employment in Dental Assisting clinics
