Dental Assisting
This program is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation. The dental assistant assists the dentist in treating patients, setting up instrument trays, sterilizing instruments and equipment, exposing and developing dental radiographs, scheduling appointments, and completing insurance forms after course work. Students are required to complete a 300-hour, non-paid externship by working in two different dental settings. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to take the Dental Assisting Certification Exam administered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
DENTAL ASSISTING
UCAT CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
| Core Courses | (1500 Hours Required) |
|---|---|
| Dental Law and Ethics* | 30 |
| Dental Terminology* | 30 |
| Psychology for Health Professionals* | 30 |
| Dental Office Administrative Procedures I* | 90 |
| Dental Office Administrative Procedures II* | 30 |
| Dental Assisting Anatomy & Physiology* | 60 |
| Dental Assisting Clinical Procedures I* | 60 |
| Dental Assisting Clinical Procedures II* | 105 |
| Dental Assisting Clinical Procedures III | 165 |
| Dental Assisting Clinical Procedures IV | 150 |
| Dental Assisting Clinical Procedures V | 150 |
| Dental Radiology | 90 |
| Dental Assisting Externship I | 300 |
| Math I* | 60 |
| Computer Literacy* | 90 |
| Workplace Relations* | 60 |
| Electives | (30 Hours Required) |
|---|---|
| Job Seeking Skills* | 30 |
| Special Applications | 1-180 |
Total: 1530 Hours
*High school students may attend
