Dental Assisting

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

Course Objective:  

This course is to familiarize the student with all areas of pre-clinical dental assisting and provide training in the professional skills required to function as an assistant in the dental practice.  This course covers the following key areas and topics – Administrative Aspects include: the history of dentistry and dental assisting; introduction to the dental office; the legal aspects of dentistry; policies and guidelines.  Clinical Aspects include: introduction to oral anatomy; dental operatory; dental equipment; introduction to tooth structure; primary and permanent teeth; the oral cavity and related structures; proper patient positioning; dental hand-pieces; sterilization; and other areas. 

Learners who complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization whose work aligns with this area of study in order to gain valuable hands-on experience.  Note: Additional documentation including health records, immunizations, drug-screening, criminal background checks, etc. may be required by the externship facility.

Certification: Eligible to take the Arizona Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Radiology Health & Safety Exam (RHS). Exam fee $270 is paid directly to DANB.

Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):

Total $1,969. Tuition: $1,699.00 and DANB RHS Exam $270.

Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):

Pearson’s Comprehensive Dental Assisting w/ workbook, $175.00

Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):

All course materials, and books are provided and included in the cost of tuition. Students will self-register and pay directly to DANB for exams.

WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification: 

Name: Maureen Hannon

Email: Maureen.hannon@gatewaycc.edu

Phone number: 602.238.4323

Direct Website link to the program: https://www.gatewaycc.edu/community-ed/workshops/dental-assisting

Additional information: 

Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:

No felonies/clear of felonies 5 years. Other requirements needed: High School Diploma/GED required.

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

https://district.maricopa.edu/regulations/admin-regs/section-2/2-2#10, No refunds will be given after class starts. 

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: DANB, Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. 

Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)

Yes or No: YES

Career Pathway: This program prepares the student for a career as a dental assistant who may choose to continue their education and become a Dental Hygienist or Dentist.

Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)

 Yes or No (Explain): YES. DANB is the nationally recognized certification organization for dental assistants.

Accredited Curriculum:  (This is referring to the course being accredited,  not the test or school)

Yes or No: NO

1.   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.  This is a new program for GateWay. data will be collected when program starts.

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