Dental Assistant Students
Purpose: The Dental Assisting program prepares students for employment as chairside dental assistants. The course is designed, and subject areas selected in accordance with the American Dental Association guidelines, and is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Upon completion of the program, students are offered the opportunity to take the Dental Assisting National Board exam to obtain nationally recognized credentials as a Certified Dental Assistant.
Methodology: The curriculum for this program is competency based, with skills and their associated tasks mirroring industry requirements. Students are rated according to their mastery of these skills/tasks at predetermined industry standards of performance.
Laboratory Activities: Clinical, pre-clinical and laboratory activities are an integral part of this program and provide practical application of curriculum knowledge, allowing development of the skills required of a dental assistant. The final third of the course takes place in a clinical setting, where the student works as a practicing dental assistant in a Puget Sound area dental practice/clinic.
Prerequisites: Dental Assisting students must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or a GED. Students interested in the program must make an appointment for a personal interview with a Dental Assisting instructor, complete an assessment exam, and pay a registration fee. Students are required to have a copy of their high school transcripts or GED, completed the required medical/dental and immunization forms, medical insurance, and have a clear Washington State Patrol Background Check.
For more information or to register call 253.680.7307
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