Print Page
Dental Assistant Core
Award:
Certificate
Total Credits for Award:
16.00
Description:
The Dental Assistant Core Certificate is a one-semester program that will introduce you to the opportunities within the Dental Field and successful completion of this coursework is required for admission to the Dental Assistant program. The Dental Assistant Core courses will prepare you to provide support to other credentialed dental professionals. This program provides a beginning education to safely work within a dental setting. You will be introduced to common dental terms, equipment, infection control policies and procedures, and related office procedures. You will be prepared to work in a dental setting in a supportive role or continue into the Dental Assistant diploma program.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
|
COURSE #
|
TITLE
|
CREDITS
|
GOAL AREA(S)
|
|
HCCC 1010
|
Behaviors for Success in Healthcare
|
0.5
|
|
|
HCCC 1020
|
Communication in Healthcare
|
1
|
|
|
HCCC 1030
|
Awareness and Sensitivity to Client Needs
|
0.5
|
|
|
HCCC 1040
|
Respecting Client and Staff Diversity
|
0.5
|
|
|
HCCC 1050
|
Healthcare Safety and Standard Precautions
|
0.5
|
|
|
HCCC 1060
|
Legal Issues in Healthcare
|
0.5
|
|
|
HCCC 1070
|
Healthcare Ethics
|
0.5
|
|
|
HCCC 1100
|
Medical Terminology
|
1
|
|
|
DNTA 1000
|
Introduction to the Dental Field
|
2
|
|
|
DNTA 1015
|
Customer Service Skills for the Dental Office
|
3
|
|
|
DNTA 1025
|
Clinic Support for the Dental Office
|
2
|
|
|
DNTA 1035
|
Dental Office Support Skills Lab
|
1
|
|
|
CMST 1010 Or
CMST 1014 Or
CMST 2012
|
Interpersonal Communication
Health Communications (Strongly Recommended)
Intercultural Communication
|
3
|
1
1.7
1,8
|
|
|
TOTAL CREDITS:
|
16
|
|
Additional Information:
Grades of “C” (2.0) or above in all DNTA theory and combination theory/lab courses, and the Communication Studies course.
Fall Start: Students who start this program in a fall semester can complete all of the courses for this certificate in a fall term as listed above.
Spring or Summer Start: Students looking to enter during a spring semester, or a summer term can take the HCCC courses and the CMST course, prior to the fall semester. Students must register for all four DNTA fall semester as listed above.
Students who completed NAHA 1819 in or after 2009, may petition to waive a total of three credits from below: HCCC 1010 (0.5 credits), HCCC 1020 (1 credit), HCCC 1050 (0.5 credits), HCCC 1060 (0.5 credits) and HCCC 1070 (0.5 credits).
All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.