Basic Dental Assisting Certificate Program

BDA1 - 202312

Program Description

The Basic Dental Assisting certificate program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today's dental offices. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition and retention.

Program Specific Information

Students should apply to the Dental Assisting Diploma and may apply for this embedded certificate once the required courses are completed.

Program Length & Availability

1 Semester

Campus Availability: Hall Campus

Financial Aid

This program is not eligible for the Pell Grant but may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.

Admissions Requirements

Students should apply to the Dental Assisting Diploma, and once the requirements for this embedded certificate are completed, students may apply to graduate from this certificate program.

Curriculum

Program-Specific Core – Total of 14 Hours

DENA 1050Microbiology Infection Control

3

DENA 1080Dental Anatomy

4

DENA 1340Dental Assisting I - General Chairside

6

DENA 1460Dental Practicum I

1

Total Credit Hours:14

Total Credit Hours: 14

Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 14 hours in the above areas.

Graduation Plan

Semester One

Apply for Graduation from the Certificate

DENA 1050Microbiology Infection Control

3

DENA 1080Dental Anatomy

4

DENA 1340Dental Assisting I - General Chairside

6

DENA 1460Dental Practicum I

1

Total Credit Hours:14

DENA 1050 - Pre-Req:  Regular Admission

DENA 1080 - Pre-Req:  Regular Admission 

DENA 1340 - Pre-Req:  Regular Admission

DENA 1460 - Co-Req:  DENA 1340

Total Credit Hours: 14

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.