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2015-2016 Catalog
Dental Assisting - Developmental Services
DENTAL ASSISTING
Program Learning Outcomes:
• Demonstrate skills needed to assist the dentist at
chairside utilizing four-handed dentistry techniques in
team concepts: instrumentation and maintaining
the operating field.
• Demonstrate skills and knowledge needed to expose,
process, and evaluate diagnostic films and pass the
State Radiology Exam at75% or better.
DENTAL ASSISTING
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE
(MAJOR
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
(MAJOR )
Purpose: To provide a background in biodental sciences
and practical training in dental office business procedures,
chairside assisting, oral x-ray technology, coronal polish, and
manipulation of dental materials.
DA 101 Dental Assisting 1.......................... 22
DA 102 Dental Assisting 2.......................... 13
DA 103 Dental Assisting 3 ........................... 3
Total Units 38
Additional Requirements: Completion of one year of high
school computer keyboarding or the equivalent prior to
completion of the dental assisting program. Completion of an
American Heart Association or American Red Cross approved
CPR Healthcare Providers course prior to participation in
DA 101.
Students admitted to the dental assisting program are expected
to maintain a 2.0, “C” average in their dental assisting courses.
Failure to maintain a 2.0, “C” average in DA courses will
result in termination from the program. Students are required
to purchase malpractice insurance, personal protection
equipment, radiology film holder, and designated clinic attire.
Immunization for Hepatitis B is recommended. Radiology
courses cannot be taken during pregnancy.
Additional Information: 300 hours of supervised clinical
training provides the student with an opportunity to refine his/
her skills. Graduates of the DA program have both the theory
and practical skills to enter the job market and to qualify to
sit for the Registered Dental Assistants Examination offered
by the Dental Board of California. The coronal polish and
oral radiology courses are approved by the Dental Board of
California.
Advisors: Parento, S. Sorensen
DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
CERTIFICATE IN DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
CERTIFICATE IN LIFE SKILLS
The purpose of this certificate is to prepare students with a
range of disabilities for greater independence and participation
in their community. The student will learn the practical skills
necessary for increasing their independence, ability to integrate
more fully and take an active role within their community.
Core Courses............................................................ 10
DEVSER 212 Health Management............. 2
DEVSER 213 Communication and
Advocacy.............................. 2
DEVSER 214 Government Basics .............. 2
DEVSER 262 Group Interaction for
Students with Disabilities .... 2
DEVSER 277 Adapted Computer
Literacy................................. 2
Community Emphasis Certificate
Upon completing this certificate the student will be able to:
• Articulate awareness about their rights
and responsibilities in being a contributing
citizen within their community.
• Demonstrate appropriate interaction skills in
social settings.
• Demonstrate awareness of their individual
health and life management needs.
Community Emphasis -choose a minimum of
6 units.......................................................................... 6
(MAJOR )
DEVSER 240 Transition to College for
Students with Disabilities..... 1
DEVSER 270 Money Skills......................... 2
DEVSER 271 Life Skills.............................. 2
DEVSER 272 Consumer Skills ................... 2
DEVSER 273 Independent Living Skills..... 2
Workability Emphasis
Upon completing this certificate the student will be able to:
• Complete employment applications, cover letters
and resumes specific to identified open positions
they choose to apply for.
• Demonstrate work readiness skills in
time management, social interactions, attitude
and personal presentation.
• Actively participate in completing the necessary
steps to obtain employment.