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Front Range Community College Catalog 2013-2014
Welcome to Front Range Community College
Student Center / Campus Center Bond Fee**
Student, Parking and Facility Fees**
General Requirements for Degrees and Certificates
Transferring Credit to Four-Year Schools
FRCC Guaranteed Completion of A.A. / A.S. in Two Years
Statewide Transfer Policy and Student Bill of Rights
Colorado Guaranteed Transfer Program for General Education
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree Worksheet
Advising Sheet: Associate of Science Degree Worksheet
Associate Degrees with Designations
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in Anthropology for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in Business for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in Criminal Justice for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Agreement in Early Childhood Education for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in Economics for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Agreement in Elementary Education for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in French for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in History for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in Political Science for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in Psychology for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in Sociology for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in Spanish for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Science Degree, Designation in Mathematics for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Science Degree, Designation in Psychology for Transfer
Associate of General Studies Degree
Advising Sheet: Associate of General Studies Degree Worksheet
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Approved General Education Electives List for Associate of Applied Science Degree
Accounting - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Accounting - Enrolled Agent Certificate
Animal Laboratory Technology - Associate of Applied Science
Basic Laboratory Animal Care - Certificate
Laboratory Animal Care and Management - Certificate
Applied Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Architectural Engineering and Construction Technology
Architectural Engineering and Construction Technology - Certificates
Automotive Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Automotive Technology - Certificates
Business - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Associate of Arts Degree with Business Designation
Clean Energy Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Clean Energy Technology Certificate
Computer-Aided Drafting and Design - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Computer-Aided Drafting and Design - Certificates
Computer Information Systems - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Computer Information Systems - Certificates
Dental Assisting - Certificate
Early Childhood Education - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Early Childhood Education - Certificates
Early Childhood Education for Transfer - Associate of Arts Degree
Elementary Education for Transfer - Associate of Arts Degree
Emergency Medical Services - Certificates
Engineering for Transfer - Associate of Science Degree
Associate of Science for Transfer in Engineering
Forestry, Wildlife and Natural Resources - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Natural Resources For Transfer
Forestry, Wildlife and Natural Resources - Certificates
Geographic Information Systems - Certificates
Health Information Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning - Certificates
Holistic Health - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Holistic Health - Certificates
Horticulture and Landscape Technologies - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Horticulture and Landscape Technologies - Certificates
Hospitality and Culinary Arts Management - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Hospitality and Culinary Arts Management - Certificates
Interior Design - Associate of Applied Science in Interior Design
Interior Design - Certificates
Interpreter Preparation - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Medical Office Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Medical Office Technology - Certificates
Multimedia Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Multimedia Technology - Certificates
Nursing - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Nursing Advanced Placement-Bridge Program (LPN to ADN)
Paralegal Studies - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Paralegal Studies - Certificate
Pharmacy Technician - Certificate
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) - Certificates
Veterinary Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Veterinary Technology - Veterinary Technician Assistant Certificate
State Guaranteed General Education Transfer Courses
Additional Specialized Courses
AAA - Advancement of Academic Achievement
AEC - Architectural Engineering and Construction Technology
AUT - Auto Motorsports Technology
CIS - Computer Information Systems
ECE - Early Childhood Education
EGT - Engineering Graphics Technology
EMS - Emergency Medical Services
ESL - English as a Second Language
GIS - Geographic Information Systems
HHP - Holistic Health Professional
HIT - Health Information Technology
HLT - Horticulture and Landscape Technologies
HOS - Hospitality/Culinary Arts Management
HPE - Human Performance & Exercise
HVA - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
HWE - Health Wellness Education
MGD - Multimedia Graphic Design
MOT - Medical Office Technology
MTE - Manufacturing Technology
OSH - Occupational Safety Technician
SVT - Sport Vehicle Technology
State Board for Colorado Community Colleges & Occupational Education
Academic Catalog
Dental Assisting - Certificate
Code: F_CER_DEA1
Campus: Larimer
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 infection control.
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) MAT 090 (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.
Required Courses |
Credits |
DEA 102 Principles of Clinical Practice |
3 |
DEA 104 Specialties in Dentistry |
2 |
DEA 111 Dental Office Management |
2 |
DEA 120 Introduction to Dental Practices |
1 |
DEA 121 Dental Science I |
3 |
DEA 122 Dental Science II |
3 |
DEA 123 Dental Materials I |
3 |
DEA 124 Dental Materials II |
3 |
DEA 125 Dental Radiography |
3 |
DEA 126 Infection Control |
3 |
DEA 131 Advanced Dental Radiography |
3 |
DEA 132 Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office |
2 |
DEA 134 Prevention and Nutrition in Dentistry |
2 |
DEA 181 Clinical Internship I |
1 |
DEA 182 Clinical Internship II and Seminar |
6 |
DEA 183 Clinical Internship III |
2 |
General Studies Elective* |
3 |
Total Required Credits for Certificate |
45 |
Note: * Electives must be selected from the Approved General Education Electives List for the AAS degree.