Dental Assistant, Certificate

Program Design

Manchester Community College's new thirty-one credit Dental Assistant certificate program has been designed to prepare students for a career as a dental assistant and to take the profession's credentialing examination.

For students who are able to attend school on a full-time basis, the program can be completed in eight months; for part-time students, the program can be completed in as little time as a year.

Curriculum

At MCC, the Dental Assistant program curriculum is a mix of science and hands-on/practical courses.

Required Courses

DAS* 123 Chair Side Dental Assisting 4
DAS* 131 Oral Anatomy and Pathophysiology 3
DAS* 132 Dental Materials 4
DAS* 133 Dental Radiography 4
DAS* 134 Oral Health Promotion 1
DAS* 135 Dental Practice Management 1
DAS* 136 Infection Control in Dentistry  1
DAS* 200 Dental Assistant Clinical Practicum   3
BIO* 115 Human Biology 4
COM* 173 Public Speaking 3
PSY* 111   General Psychology I   3
     Total Credits Required: 31

Division of Mathematics, Science and Health Careers: 860-512-2700

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all Dental Assistant certificate program requirements, graduates will:

  1. Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain an entry level position as a dental assistant.
  2. Receive instruction on effective communication.
  3. Be eligible and prepared to take the national examination in order to qualify as a Certified Dental Assistant.
  4. Be introduced to the employment opportunities available in the field of dental assisting.

 

Last Update: January 08 2013
For Additional Information, Contact:Health Careers Office, 860-512-2704