Basic Dental Assisting Certificate BDA1

The Basic Dental Assisting certificate program prepares students for employment in various positions in today’s dental offices. The program provides learning opportunities introducing academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition and retention.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may be employed as chairside assistants in general dentistry and pediatric dentistry. Other career opportunities include infection control coordinators and dental hygiene assistants.

Requirements

All occupational courses must be completed with a C or better grade.

Requirements

DENA 1050

Microbiology and Infection Control

3

DENA 1080

Dental Anatomy

4

DENA 1340

Dental Assisting I: General Chairside

6

DENA 1460

Dental Practicum I

1


Total Credit Hours: 14