Dental Assistant Certificate Program - Norwalk Community College
Dental Assistant Certificate Program - Norwalk Community College
Dental Assistant Certificate Program - Norwalk Community College
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The <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Assistant</strong> <strong>Certificate</strong> <strong>Program</strong> consists of five courses that will prepare student for an<br />
interesting career as a <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Assistant</strong>.<br />
Required Courses:<br />
Course<br />
Total<br />
Hours<br />
Total<br />
Sessions Tuition Textbook<br />
1. <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Assistant</strong> I 39 13 $499 Additional Fee<br />
2. <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Assistant</strong> II 39 13 $499 Additional Fee<br />
3. <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Assistant</strong> III 30 7 $499 N/A<br />
4. <strong>Dental</strong> Radiology 30 10 $499 Additional Fee<br />
5. Customer Service for<br />
Health Care<br />
12 4 $149 N/A<br />
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Professionals<br />
Entrance Requirements:<br />
High School diploma or GED<br />
Proof of medical exam<br />
<strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Assistant</strong> I<br />
Extended Studies & Workforce Education Division<br />
<strong>Norwalk</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
<strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Assistant</strong><br />
<strong>Certificate</strong> <strong>Program</strong><br />
Course Descriptions<br />
This course will introduce students to some of the most important skills of the <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Assistant</strong><br />
professional. Students will learn dental charting, dental instruments and their functions, dental tray<br />
setups, and equipment. <strong>Dental</strong> terminology will also be covered. Students are required to submit a<br />
health form to the instructor prior to clinicals. Health forms are available online at<br />
www.ncc.commnet.edu/dept/extstudies.<br />
Entrance Requirements: High school diploma or GED<br />
Co-requisite: Customer Service for Health Care Professionals
<strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Assistant</strong> II<br />
This course will expand upon the basic knowledge learned in <strong>Dental</strong> Assisting I. Students will continue<br />
charting and taking models going over tray set-ups. Instruction will concentrate on developing skills<br />
needed for working in a dental office.<br />
Prerequisite: <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Assistant</strong> I<br />
Co-requisite: Customer Service for Health Care Professionals<br />
<strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Assistant</strong> III<br />
Students will spend 30 daytime hours (three hours per week) in a private dental office or <strong>Norwalk</strong><br />
Hospital <strong>Dental</strong> Clinic training to be dental assistants. Students will be supervised by dental assistants in<br />
the workplace and their progress will be monitored by the <strong>Program</strong> Coordinator.<br />
Prerequisite: <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Assistant</strong> I and II<br />
<strong>Dental</strong> Radiology<br />
This course will provide dental assistant students with the fundamental principles upon which dental<br />
radiology is based. Content will focus on preparing the student to sit for the “Radiation Health & Safety”<br />
(RHS) portion of the <strong>Dental</strong> Assisting National Board (DANB) Certification as required by law in the<br />
state of Connecticut in order to expose radiographs in a dental setting. Students are required to wear<br />
scrubs.<br />
Prerequisite: <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Assistant</strong> I or on-the-job experience as a <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Assistant</strong>.<br />
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Please refer to the Extended Studies & Workforce Education current catalog for course specifics<br />
(tuition, start date, meeting time slot, and location).<br />
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Immunization and Physical Requirements<br />
<strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Assistant</strong> <strong>Certificate</strong><br />
Important Information<br />
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Must show proof of medical physical examination within the last 12 months completed by the<br />
student’s personal healthcare provider.<br />
Hepatitis B vaccine not required, strongly recommended.<br />
Entrance Requirements<br />
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High school diploma or GED is required.<br />
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Required Courses<br />
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<strong>Dental</strong> Assisting I<br />
<strong>Dental</strong> Assisting II<br />
<strong>Dental</strong> Assisting III<br />
<strong>Dental</strong> Radiology<br />
Customer Service for Health Care Professional<br />
<strong>Dental</strong> Assisting III - Clinical<br />
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Total Hours: 30 Daytime Hours<br />
<strong>Program</strong> Coordinator places students at offsite clinical providers<br />
Course Contents<br />
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Introduction to <strong>Dental</strong> Assisting<br />
<strong>Dental</strong> Anatomy<br />
<strong>Dental</strong> Charting & Terminology<br />
Disease Transmission<br />
Infection Control & Hazardous Material<br />
Treatment Room Preparation<br />
Radiography<br />
Specialists in Dentistry<br />
Preparing for Job search<br />
Tests<br />
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There will be a Mid Term and Final in every class.<br />
A passing grade of at least 70% is required to pass all courses.<br />
Attendance<br />
It is important that students attend all classes.<br />
Available Jobs:<br />
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Private Practice<br />
Insurance Companies<br />
Sales Representative<br />
Public Health and Government <strong>Program</strong>s<br />
<strong>Dental</strong> Schools<br />
Hospitals<br />
If you have any questions about the program, please contact Roseann Bass via email at rbass@tids.com.<br />
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