The Dental Assisting curriculum consists of
classroom and clinical coursework offered during
weekday hours. All course work must be completed
within four semesters from initial registration
in the program.
Course Requirements for Graduation
(All courses are taught in English)
CURRICULUM CREDITS
(9 Month Program)
*Anatomy
& Physiology I
4
Credits
(Although
A&P I is not a prerequisite for admission
to the Program, A&P I must be completed
with a grade of "C" or above
prior to the start of the dental coursework
in January)
Must be completed prior to professional
course work)
*English Composition
3 Credits
*Psychology
3 Credits
Total Credits
prior to professional course work
10 Credits
Spring Semester
Credits
*
Dental Head & Neck
Anatomy
3
*
Dental Materials
3
*
Dental Specialties I
1
*
Intro. to the Dental Profession
4
*
Medical Emergencies
1
TOTAL CREDITS
- SPRING
12
Fall Semester
Credits
Clinical Dental Assisting
3
*
Dental Health Education
1
*
Dental Radiology
3
Dental Science
2
*
Practice Management
1
Internship
1
TOTAL CREDITS
- FALL
11
Total Program Credits
33
* Core course work transferable
to Dental Hygiene Program within 3 years with
a grade of "C" or better
** If
individuals wish to apply to the Dental Hygiene
Program, please check requirements for Biology
prerequisites.
