Student Handbook and Catalog 2021-22 V2

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FAST Trac Dental Assistant
The purpose of this program is to familiarize students with all
areas of administrative and clinical dental assisting, focusing on
the responsibilities required to function as an assistant in a dental
practice. This course covers the following key areas and topics:
• Introduction to the dental office, and history of dentistry and
dental assisting.
• Legal aspects of dentistry, including policies and guidelines.
• Introductory oral anatomy, dental operatory and dental
equipment.
• Introductory tooth structure, including primary and permanent
teeth.
• The oral-related structures.
• Dental handpieces, sterilization and other areas.
The FAST Trac Dental Assistant program is available at the Abilene
campus.
Program Information:
Course Contact Hours
Clinical Hours
100 hours
40 hours (Optional)
Tuition: $2,595
Includes:
• Textbooks
• TSBDE Exam Fee and Proctoring
• CPR Certification Course
• Clinical Externship Placement–40 hours
Does Not Include:
• DANB-RHS/ICE Exam Fees
• Immunizations
• Background Check
• Scrubs (Required)
NOTE: Enrolled students transferring out of state are eligible for
the online course with clinical externship placement. Outside
of Texas, most states and employers require DANB-RHS/ICE
certification. The cost for taking the RHS and ICE exams together is
$375.
Scheudule:
Monday and Wednesday
Tuesday and Thursday
Saturday
Dates and times are subject to change.
6–9:30 p.m.
6–9:30 p.m.
9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
For more information, please contact:
Cindy Brunett
Project Manager
TSTC Workforce Training & Continuing Education
cindy.brunett@tstc.edu
325-734-3658
Texas State Technical College
tstc.edu