Dental Assistant

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

A.    Course Objective:  
Description: Students are trained in clinical, radiographic and preventive dentistry procedures. The program is 34 weeks long and consists of eight modules. The first seven modules are 90 hours each and are conducted in a classroom and laboratory environment on campus. Tests and/or quizzes are administered weekly during each didactic module; however, there is no final examination for the program. The eighth module is spent in an externship consisting of 170 hours of on-the-job training at an approved extern employment site in the community. Dental Assistant classes have a maximum student teacher ratio of 14:1 for lab classes
Competencies to be achieved: This program prepares students for an entry-level dental assisting position. Graduates can work in dental offices, dental supply manufacturers, hospital dental departments and insurance companies.
B.    Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure): $20,900

C.    Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
Modern Dental Assisting, 12th Edition 
Adaptive Quizzing
Dental Instruments: A Pocket Guide, 6th Edition 
Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers 

D.    Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
8GB Swivel Flash Black Flip-White Box 
Dental Typodont Model 860 with Universal Plate Artmed
Two set of Uniforms 
Android 10 + Case 

E.    WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification: 
Name: Amelia Nishida
Email: nishidaa@ieccolleges.com
Phone number: (949)272-7234

F.    Direct Website link to the program: https://www.uei.edu/trade-school-programs/dental-assistant/ 

G.    Additional information: 
•    Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: DANB national exam applications contain three background information questions that all exam candidates must answer. These questions require the DANB national exam candidate to disclose if he/she has had any felony convictions within the last five years or is currently serving a sentence for a felony conviction; has ever been disciplined by a regulatory, certifying or examination agency; has ever been investigated or dismissed by an educational institution for cheating or another ethical violation; or has ever been declared mentally incompetent by a court of law. DANB will review each response and make a determination, in consultation with legal counsel, on a case-by-case basis. DANB reserves the right, under extraordinary circumstances, to bring individuals for review under DANB’s Disciplinary Policy & Procedures
•    Other Requirements Needed: Licensure or certification is not required to perform basic supportive dental procedures as a Dental Assistant in the state of Arizona.
Radiography Requirements: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures in Arizona, a dental assistant must meet the requirements shown below.
A dental assistant must hold a current Arizona Board-approved certificate in radiology. To obtain a certificate, one must:
1a. Pass the national DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam, and
1b. Receive the Arizona Radiologic Proficiency Certificate, issued by DANB, OR
2a. Be currently certified in another U.S. jurisdiction that requires successful completion of a written and clinical dental radiography exam, and
2b. Apply to the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners (ASBDE) for Dental Assistant Radiography Certification by Credential and receive the Arizona Radiologic Proficiency Certificate, issued by the ASBDE.

The school will pay for each student to take the radiography exam up to two (2) times. 

H.    Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website): Included in website.

I.    Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
•    Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: Yes, 
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification in the state of Arizona through (DANB) Dental Assisting National Board, Inc.

•    Stackable: No
Yes or No: No
Career Pathway: N/A

•    Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): No

•    Accredited Curriculum:  (This is referring to the course being accredited,  not the test or school)
Yes or No: No
 Accrediting Agency and link to website: N/A

J.    Credential Attainment Rate:  Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program. Data not yet available. 

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