Dental Assisting - CertificateCode: F_CER_DEA1 This certificate program offers a challenging career in the rapidly growing field of dental assisting. In addition to assisting dentists in all phases of dental treatment, dental assistants are valuable members of the dental team with skills in office management, clinical assisting, laboratory procedures, dental radiography, and radiation safety. The Front Range Dental Clinic, staffed by licensed dentists, provides a clinical experience, as well as an internship feature of the program. The Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association accredits the program, a special accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and by the U.S. Department of Education. Graduates are eligible for the Dental Assisting National Board Examination. Students must have a high school diploma or GED. In order to graduate, a "C" grade must be earned in all courses required for the program. Completion of radiology courses qualifies students to take radiographs in the State of Colorado. Assessment testing is required for all students. Students who place into ENG 090 (or above) and MAT 099 (or above) and REA 090 (or above), may begin this program of study. Students scoring below this level should consult with a faculty member before registering for courses in this program of study.
Note: * Electives must be selected from the Approved General Education Electives List for the A.A.S. Degree. |