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Dental Assisting Diploma
Dental Assisting Diploma
The Dental Assisting Program is a five quarter, sequenced, full time program.
You must maintain a 2.0 average (a "C" equivalent) or better in all Dental
Assisting and Allied Health courses in order to proceed to the next quarter
in the program of study. There is classroom instruction, laboratory demonstration,
and clinical experience. Upon completion of the program, you will be eligible
to take the Dental Assisting National Board Exam.
Courses in the Dental Assisting Program are offered in designated sequence
to best prepare students for patient care. Students must earn
70% or better in all courses before proceeding to the next sequenced quarter.
A grade of less than 70% in any DEN course component will require that the
student withdraw from the Dental Assisting program sequence and apply for
readmission to the next scheduled class with all other applicants. There
is no guarantee of readmission. The program has a competitive admission process
due to limited space and a high demand for the program.
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Program Admission Requirements:
- Present official documentation of an earned high school diploma or official
GED Scores.
- Be at least 17 years old.
- Present appropriate test scores, or present
an official transcript documenting college-level English and mathematics
with grades of "C" or better.
- Complete prerequisite courses by the end of Fall quarter for Winter
competitive admission.
- Complete and submit the Letter
of Intent form, the Personal
Data Sheet, proof
of minimum 8 hours volunteer or paid time in dental office, and
the Immunization
form for Dental Assisting by the first Monday in November to
be considered for the competitive admission process for Winter. HepB
immunization series must be started upon acceptance into the program
and completed prior to clinical rotation.
- Current physical and dental exams are required after you are accepted
into the program.
- No provisional and/or special admission will be considered for the
program.
Estimated Cost:
Estimated costs are in addition to tuition and fees.
| Supplies: |
Lab, classroom, etc. |
475.00 |
| Uniforms: |
2 lab coats |
60.00 |
| 1 Shoes |
40.00 |
| 4 Scrub sets |
160.00 |
| 2 Name pins |
12.00 |
| 6 School patches |
30.00 |
| Student Dental Association Membership |
25.00 |
| CPR: |
American Heart Association Certification |
5.00 |
| Insurance: |
Liability policy for clinical practicums |
27.00 |
| Dental Assisting Class Pin |
40.00 |
| Certification: |
Expanded Duties Examination |
50.00 |
| National Exam |
300.00 |
Curriculum:
* Grade ranked for admission
| Quarter |
Course # |
Course Title |
Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
| Pre-Requisite |
ENG
1010* |
English |
5 |
5 |
| MAT
1012* |
Math |
5 |
5 |
| AHS
104* |
Introduction to Health Care |
5 |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
13 |
| Pre-Requisite |
PSY 1010 |
Basic Psychology |
5 |
5 |
| SCT
100* |
Introduction to Microcomputers |
5 |
3 |
| DEN 1010 |
Basic Human Biology, or |
2 |
2 |
| AHS
1011* |
Anatomy and Physiology |
(5) |
(5) |
| |
Total |
13 or (15) |
10 or (13) |
| Spring |
DEN 1050 |
Microbiology and Infection Control |
4 |
3 |
| DEN 1060 |
Oral Anatomy |
5 |
5 |
| DEN 1340 |
Dental Assisting I |
10 |
6 |
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Total |
19 |
14 |
| Summer |
DEN 1020 |
Head and Neck Anatomy |
2 |
2 |
| DEN 1390 |
Dental Radiology |
6 |
5 |
| DEN 1350 |
Dental Assisting II |
10 |
6 |
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Total |
18 |
13 |
| Fall |
DEN 1360 |
Dental Assisting III |
5 |
4 |
| DEN 1370 |
Dental Assisting-Expanded Functions |
5 |
4 |
| DEN 1030 |
Preventive Dentistry |
5 |
3 |
| DEN 1460 |
Dental Practicum I |
6 |
2 |
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Total |
21 |
13 |
| Winter |
DEN 1070 |
Oral Pathology and Therapeutics |
4 |
3 |
| DEN 1380 |
Scopes of Professional Practice |
2 |
1 |
| DEN 1400 |
Dental Practice Management |
5 |
4 |
| DEN 1470 |
Dental Practicum II |
6 |
2 |
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Total |
17 |
10 |
| Spring |
DEN 1090 |
Dental Assisting National Board Examination Preparation |
3 |
2 |
| DEN 1480 |
Dental Practicum III |
24 |
8 |
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Total |
27 |
10 |
The content of this page does not constitute a contract between Columbus
Technical College and its students on either a collective or individual
basis. Course curriculum, fee changes, or additional unforeseen changes
may occur after publication. Course offerings are contingent upon adequate
enrollments. Please contact the school offering the program for the most
current information. Academic advising is available to students prior to
registration; this information is not a substitute for consulting with
an academic advisor.
Last updated: October 15, 2009.
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