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Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant
Students in this program will learn how to perform patient care, front office, and laboratory duties in the dental office. They will practice infection control, use dental materials, perform dental charting, and chair side functions. This program includes clinical experiences in a professional dental office.

 

Direct-Teacher Led Class
SOC Code: 31-9091.00

 

Application Process

Tuition Waiver

College Credit

 

 

CERTIFICATION
Dental Assistant
CPR/First Aid
WorkKeys

CURRICULUM / HOURS

Core Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid 15
Foundations of Dental Assisting 30
Dental Science 70
Clinical Sciences for the Dental Assistant 310
Internship in the Dental Office 100
TOTAL HOURS 525

 

 

STUDENT ORGANIZATION

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is an international student organization for high school and adult students that promotes career opportunities in the healthcare industry to enhance the delivery of quality healthcare to all people. HOSA provides opportunities for students to enhance their personal and leadership qualities through individual and group projects and through skill competitions which are held on local, state, and national levels.

 

 

INSTRUCTORS

Cindy Rose, RN, BSN
crose@wwtech.edu

Bobbie Sue Joslin, LPN
bjoslin@wwtech.edu