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State Board Approval Date: |
10/02 |
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Implementation Date: |
Fall 2003 |
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Last Updated: |
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Dental Assisting, Diploma
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SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS |
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Standard Number: DA02-02-01 (Admission Requirements)
Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Dental Assisting, Level program.
Admission refers to regular admission into a Diploma program.
Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated Diploma program admissions policies and procedures.
Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Dental Assisting, Diploma profession.
The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Dental Assisting, Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.
The requirements for admission to the Dental Assisting, Diploma program are:
a) attainment of 17 years of age;
b) documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;
c)
achievement
of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as
specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and
d)
completion
of application and related procedures.
Admission of transfer students to the Dental Assisting program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:
a)
regular admission and good standing at a
regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution;
b)a)
proper
completion of application and related procedures.
Standard Number: DA02-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)
Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Dental Assisting, Diploma program.
Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.
Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.
The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.
Provisional admission to the Dental Assisting, Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.
The requirements for provisional admission to the Dental Assisting, Diploma program are:
a) attainment of 17 years of age;
b) achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores;
c)
recommendation
by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of
interview and assessment of student potential;
d) completion of application and related procedures.
All Dental Assisting, Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.
Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.
Standard Number: DA02-03-02 (Program Numbering System)
A Major Code of DA02 and a CIP Code of 51.060102 are applied to the Dental Assisting, Diploma program
Assignment of a statewide Major Code DA02 and CIP Code 51.060102 to the Diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.
Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.
Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.
Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.
Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.
Standard Number: DA02-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)
The Dental Assisting, Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.
Programs are assigned an identical Major Code DA02 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.
The Dental Assisting, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of DA02, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:
Dental Assisting, Diploma
The Dental Assisting accredited program prepares students
for employment in a variety of positions in today's dental offices. The Dental Assisting program provides
learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and
occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition,
retention, and advancement.
Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge
and skills or to retrain in the area of dental assisting. Graduates of the program receive a Dental
Assisting diploma and are eligible to sit for a national certification
examination.
Program Final Exit Point
Dental Assisting, Diploma
89 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation
The Dental Assisting, Diploma program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).
This program must meet the requirements
stated in the Accreditation Standards for
Dental Assisting Education Programs.
Dental Assistants are certified by the
Dental Assisting National Board.
Students may sit for the national exam upon completion of the program.
General Information
Dental
Assisting,
Diploma
Program Curriculum Model
The standard curriculum for Dental Assisting, Diploma program is set up on the quarter system. A suggested sequence for the program is given below with area of specialization. Technical colleges may implement the Dental Assisting, Diploma program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.
Course Code
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Course
Name |
Class
Hours |
D. |
P. OBI
Hours |
Weekly
Contact Hours |
Credit
Hours |
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DEN 101 |
Human
Biology |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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DEN 106 |
Oral
Anatomy |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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ENG 101 |
English |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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MAT 100 |
Basic
Mathematics |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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AHS 104 |
Introduction
to Health Care |
2 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
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Totals: |
18 |
0 |
3 |
21 |
19 |
Course Code
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Course
Name |
Class
Hours |
D. |
P. OBI
Hours |
Weekly
Contact Hours |
Credit
Hours |
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DEN 105 |
Microbiology
and Infection Control |
2 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
3 |
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DEN 102 |
Head
and Neck Anatomy |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
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DEN 134 |
Dental
Assisting I |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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SCT 100 |
Introduction
to Micro Computers |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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PSY 101 |
Basic
Psychology |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Totals: |
14 |
12 |
0 |
26 |
20 |
Course Code
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Course
Name |
Class
Hours |
D. |
P. OBI
Hours |
Weekly
Contact Hours |
Credit
Hours |
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DEN 103 |
Preventative
Dentistry |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
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DEN 135 |
Dental
Assisting II |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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DEN
139 |
Dental
Radiology |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
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DEN 146 |
Dental
Practicum I |
0 |
6 |
0 |
6 |
2 |
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Totals: |
11 |
17 |
0 |
27 |
18 |
Course Code
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Course
Name |
Class
Hours |
D. |
P. OBI
Hours |
Weekly
Contact Hours |
Credit
Hours |
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DEN
107 |
Oral Pathology and
Therapeutics |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
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DEN
136 |
Dental Assisting III |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
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DEN
137 |
Dental
Assisting-Expanded Functions |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
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DEN
140 |
Dental Practice
Management |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
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DEN 147 |
Dental
Practicum II |
0 |
6 |
0 |
6 |
2 |
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Totals: |
14 |
12 |
0 |
26 |
19 |
Fifth Quarter
Course Code
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Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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DEN
109 |
Dental Assisting
National Board Examination Preparation |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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DEN 138 |
Scopes
of Professional Practice |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
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DEN
148 |
Dental Practicum III |
0 |
24 |
0 |
24 |
8 |
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Totals: |
6 |
24 |
0 |
30 |
13 |
Amalgamator
Articulator
Autoclave
Blood Pressure Unit
Bunsen Burner/Torches
Calculator
Compressor
Computer Stations
Conventional Dental Units
Curing Light
Dental Assistant Stool
Dental Chair
Dental Dam Set-up
Digital Radiography Unit
Endodontic Instruments
Face-Bow Set-up
Glass Slabs
Hand Cutting Instruments
High Speed Dental Handpieces
Impression Trays
Individual Laboratory Handpieces
Instrument Trays
Intra-oral Radiography Unit
Laboratory Burs
Laboratory Knives
Laboratory Lathe
Laboratory Spatulas
Laboratory Trays
Low Speed Dental Handpieces
Manikins
Matrix Retainers
Mobile Intraoral Camera Unit
Model Trimmer
Nitrous Oxide Unit
Operating Light
Operating Unit
Operator Stool
Orthodontic Instruments
Oxygen Unit
Panoramic/Cephalometric Unit
Pedodontic Instruments
Periodontic Instruments
Plaster Traps
Plaster/Stone Bin
Practice Management Software
Printer
Pulp Tester
Radiographic Manikins
Rotary Cutting Instruments
Rubber Bowls
Rubber Impression Base Forms
Rubber Impression Molds
Scales
Spore Testing Unit
Statim
Storage Tubs
Surgical Instruments
Syringe
Triad Unit
Ultrasonic Cleaner
Vacuum Former Unit
Vacuum Pump
Ventilation System
Vibrator
Water Distiller
X-Ray Duplicating Unit
X-Ray Processing Equipment
X-Ray View Box
Posted.08/05/03