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Foundations of Dental Assisting Occupational Certificate

 

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

This certificate will prepare students with the foundational knowledge of the Dental Assisting profession. Working in a dental office, all positions are important members of a professional health team. This award offers students an understanding of infection control and basic chairside procedures and business office and laboratory procedures. This award prepares students to be an unlicensed dental assistant. A student must complete the accredited Dental Assistant diploma or associate degree to be eligible to take the Minnesota State Board of Dentistry’s Licensure Exam and the Dental Assisting National Board exam. Passing these exams will allow a dental assistant to perform the MN expanded functions on patients.

Award Outcomes

Apply current concepts of infection control and occupational safety                               

Demonstrate an understanding of dental sciences                                                 

Facilitate effective communication with patients and dental team members             

Perform limited clinical, laboratory and administrative procedures in various dental environments

Career Opportunities

Unlicensed Dental Assistant

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required Credits 21

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
DNTL1121Dental Science

4

DNTL1140Dental Materials

3

DNTL1160Preclinical Chairside Assisting

3

DNTL1180Chairside Assisting I

4

DNTL1200Dental Health

2

DNTL1241Dental Radiology

4

EMSV1020CPR/First Aid

1

General Education Required 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Total Occupational Certificate Credits 21

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Semester Sequence

Offered at Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
DNTL1121Dental Science

4

DNTL1200Dental Health

2

EMSV1020CPR/First Aid

1

Total Credits  7

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
DNTL1140Dental Materials

3

DNTL1160Preclinical Chairside Assisting

3

DNTL1180Chairside Assisting I

4

DNTL1241Dental Radiology

4

Total Credits  14

Graduation (21 Credits)

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice. 


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