TCTC Catalog - Tri-County Technical College

Course Descriptions
Numbering System Example: (2-6-4)
2 - Number of class hours per week
6 - Number of lab hours per week
4 - Credits awarded
(DAT)—EXPANDED DUTY DENTAL
ASSISTING
DAT 185 Dental Specialties (1-12-5)
This course covers the equipment and procedures related to
dental specialties used in clinical experiences.
(ECD)—EARLY CHILDHOOD
DEVELOPMENT
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
DAT 112 Integrated Human Sciences (3-3-4)
This course provides a basic study of human anatomy, physiology,
and microbiology as related to dental science and the practice
of dental assisting.
DAT 113 Dental Materials (3-3-4)
This course is a study of physical and chemical properties of
matter and identification, characteristics, and manipulation of
dental materials.
DAT 115 Ethics and Professionalism (1-0-1)
This course introduces a cursory history of dental assisting,
professional associations, scope of service in dentistry, and ethical,
legal and professional considerations. The state dental practice
act is reviewed.
DAT 118 Dental Morphology (1-3-2)
This course emphasizes the development, eruption, and individual
characteristics of each tooth and surrounding structures.
DAT 121 Dental Health Education (1-3-2)
This course defines the responsibilities of the dental assistant
in individual and community dental health education with
emphasis on the etiology of dental disease, methods for prevention,
and principles of nutrition in relationship to oral health
and preventive dentistry.
DAT 122 Dental Office Management (1-3-2)
This course provides a study of the business aspect of a dental
office.
DAT 123 Oral Medicine/Oral Biology (2-3-3)
This course presents a basic study of oral pathology, pharmacology,
nutrition, and common emergencies as related to the
role of the dental assistant.
DAT 127 Dental Radiography (3-3-4)
This course provides the fundamental background and theory
for the safe and effective use of x-radiation in dentistry. It
encompasses the history of x-rays, production and uses of radiation,
radiographic film, exposure factors, interpretation of
radiographs, and radiation hygiene.
DAT 154 Clinical Procedures I (2-6-4)
This course includes preparation to assist a dentist efficiently
in four-handed dentistry. Emphasis is on the names and functions
of all dental instruments, the principles involved in their
use, and the assistants’ role in dental instrumentation.
DAT 177 Dental Office Experience (2-15-7)
This course consists of practice in the dental office or clinic
with rotation of assignments to encompass experiences in office
management and clinical experience in all areas of dentistry.
ECD 101 Introduction to Early Childhood (3-0-3)
This course is an overview of growth and development, developmentally
appropriate curriculum, positive guidance techniques,
regulations, health, safety, and nutrition standards in
early care and education. Professionalism, family/cultural values
and practical applications based on historical and theoretical
models in early care and education are highlighted in this
course.
ECD 102 Growth and Development I (2-3-3)
This course is an extensive study of philosophies and theories
of growth and development of infants/toddlers. Focus is on
“total” development of the child, with emphasis on physical,
social, emotional, cognitive, and nutritional areas. Developmental
tasks and appropriate activities are explored in the course.
ECD 105 Guidance-Classroom Management (3-0-3)
This course is an overview of developmentally appropriate,
effective guidance and classroom management techniques for
the teacher of young children. A positive pro-active approach
is stressed in the course.
ECD 106 Observation of Young Children (2-3-3)
In this course, a variety of observation skills and techniques
for the purposes of achieving program goals and objectives,
providing for individual needs, guiding children, and designing
environments are covered. Focus is on the practical and
appropriate use of these skills and techniques.
ECD 107 Exceptional Children (3-0-3)
This course includes an overview of special needs children and
their families. Emphasis is on prevalence of disorders, treatment
modalities, community resources serving exceptional children,
the teacher’s role in mainstreaming and early identification, and
on federal legislation affecting exceptional children.
ECD 108 Family and Community Relations (3-0-3)
This course is an overview of techniques and materials for promoting
effective family/program partnerships to foster positive
child development. Emphasis is on availability and
accessibility of community resources and on developing
appropriate communication skills.
ECD 109 Administration and Supervision (3-0-3)
This course is a study of the role and responsibilities of an
early childhood administrator. Special focus is on program
monetary matters, space management, curriculum, health and
food services, and relations among the public, staff, and parents.
ECD 131 Language Arts (3-0-3)
This course is a study of methods and materials in ageappropriate
language experiences. Opportunities are provided
to develop listening, speaking, pre-reading and prewriting skills
through planning, implementation, and evaluation of media,
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