Dental Assistant - Preclinical Dental Assisting

Preclinical Dental Assisting (DNTA 1120)

Total Credits: 1
Lecture Credits: 1.00

Description: This course will provide basic scientific concepts related to the causes of disease, its spread and methods for control. You will focus on disease transmission and protection of the patient and dental personnel through the use of Universal Precautions Center for Disease Control (CDC) Standards and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards.

Topical Outline:

Learning Outcomes:
1. 1. Define and categorize microorganisms
2. 2. Identify different immunities and routes of microorganism exposure
3. 3. Identify disease transmission, prevention and universal precautions
4. 4. Identify regulatory standards in dentistry
5. 5. Demonstrate infection control protocol in the dental operatory

Prerequisites: 

Acceptance into the Dental Assistant program; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.