Advanced Dental Assisting Certificate Program

AD21 - 202312

Program Description

The Advanced Dental Assisting program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today's dental offices. The program provides learning opportunities which develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills in the area of dental assisting.

Program Specific Information

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.  LTC - Apply for Graduation

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.  LTC - Apply for Graduation

Curriculum

Program-Specific Core – Total of 15 Hours

DENA 1350D A II-Dental Spec/EFDA Skills

7

DENA 1390Dental Radiology

4

DENA 1400Dental Practice Mgmt

2

DENA 1030Preventive Dentistry

1

DENA 1470Dental Practicum II

1

Total Credit Hours:15

 

Total Credit Hours: 15

Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 15 hours in the above areas.

Graduation Plan

Semester One

Apply for Graduation from the Certificate

DENA 1350D A II-Dental Spec/EFDA Skills

7

DENA 1390Dental Radiology

4

DENA 1400Dental Practice Mgmt

2

DENA 1030Preventive Dentistry

1

DENA 1470Dental Practicum II

1

Total Credit Hours:15

DENA 1350 - Pre-Req:  DENA 1340

DENA 1390 - Pre-Req:  DENA 1080

DENA 1400 - Pre-Req:  DENA 1340

DENA 1030 - Co-Req:  DENA 1340

DENA 1470 - Co-Req:  DENA 1350

Total Credit Hours: 15

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