MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5483 Catalog Year: 2023-2024 Effective Term: 2020 Fall Last Admit Term: 9999 Award: CCL Total Credits: 28-45.5 CIP Code: 51.0601	Primary College: Initiating College: Phoenix College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: Shared Program Availability: College-Specific: PC Field of Interest: Health Sciences Instructional Council: Allied Health GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: Upon completion of this certificate, students may pursue a career as: 31-9091.00 Dental Assistants 21-1094.00 Community Health Workers 25-1071.00 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Dental Assisting prepares students to work collaboratively in a dental setting or transfer to a healthcare related four-year program. Students will be able to assist the dental team in a broad scope of dental procedures, perform office management functions, and provide patient support. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) is also available. Students that meet the CCL requirements in the program may proceed to earn their AAS degree.

Graduates are eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board Certification Exams to earn the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential. Additionally, students are prepared for the required Arizona Radiologic Proficiency Certificate (AZRC) and the Arizona Coronal Polishing Certificate (AZCP).

Dental assisting professionals meeting admissions guidelines may be eligible to participate in an Expanded Functions Dental Assisting (EFDA) program in Arizona.

This full-time Dental Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association (211 E. Chicago Ave., Suite 1900, Chicago, IL 60611-2637; (312) 440-4653).

Learning Outcomes
1. Provide direct patient care as allowed by the Arizona State Dental Practice Act. (DAE112, DAE131, DAE140, DAE156, DAE212, DAE224, DAE225, DAE226, DAE227, DAE228, DAE256, BIO160, BIO201, BIO201XT, BIO202, EMT101, (COM)) 2. Acquire, interpret, and manage comprehensive patient data including medical and dental histories, vital signs, dental radiographs, photographs, other kinds of imaging, and impressions of patients` teeth for study casts. (DAE112, DAE124, DAE131, DAE156, DAE212, DAE224, DAE225, DAE226, DAE227, DAE228, DAE256, BIO160, BIO201, BIO201XT, BIO202) 3. Document diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures performed, referrals, and lab cases. (DAE112, DAE124, DAE131, DAE156, DAE212, DAE224, DAE225, DAE226, DAE227, DAE228, DAE256, BIO160, BIO201, BIO201XT, BIO202) 4. Assist general and specialty dentists and other members of the healthcare team during a variety of treatment procedures, as well as in the management of medical or dental emergencies. (DAE112, DAE131, DAE156, DAE212, DAE224, DAE225, DAE226, DAE227, DAE228, DAE256, EMT101, (COM)) 5. Provide patient support/management, i.e., helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment. (DAE112, DAE124, DAE131, DAE140, DAE156, DAE212, DAE224, DAE225, DAE226, DAE227, DAE228, DAE256, (COM)) 6. Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; provide instructions for post-operative care. (DAE112, DAE156, DAE212, DAE224, DAE225, DAE226, DAE227, DAE228, DAE256, (COM)) 7. Communicate with diverse audiences, including the dental team, patients, labs, other healthcare providers, insurance representatives, and suppliers. (DAE112, DAE124, DAE131, DAE140, DAE156, DAE212, DAE224, DAE225, DAE226, DAE227, DAE228, DAE256, (COM)) 8. Practice OSHA and CDC guidelines for safety and infection control. (DAE112, DAE124, DAE131, DAE140, DAE156, DAE212, DAE224, DAE225, DAE226, DAE227, DAE228, DAE256) 9. Safely operate and maintain dental equipment. (DAE112, DAE124, DAE131, DAE156, DAE212, DAE224, DAE225, DAE226, DAE227, DAE228, DAE256) 10. Demonstrate office management skills, including inventory, time management, prioritization, multitasking, computer competency, and application of specialized software. (DAE112, DAE131, DAE156, DAE212, DAE224, DAE225, DAE226, DAE227, DAE228, DAE256) 11. Exhibit professional behaviors for the dental environment and related professional settings. (DAE112, DAE124, DAE131, DAE140, DAE156, DAE212, DAE224, DAE225, DAE226, DAE227, DAE228, DAE256) 12. Adhere to professional ethics, legal practices, and rules and regulations set forth by the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners. (DAE112, DAE124, DAE131, DAE140, DAE156, DAE212, DAE224, DAE225, DAE226, DAE227, DAE228, DAE256) 13. Apply critical thinking skills to make appropriate decisions. (DAE112, DAE124, DAE131, DAE140, DAE156, DAE212, DAE224, DAE225, DAE226, DAE227, DAE228, DAE256, CRE101)

Program Notes
This is a full-time program and requires approximately 40 hours per week for classroom, clinical, and homework. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Admission Criteria
High school diploma or GED equivalency is required. Completion of Program Prerequisites with a C or better. Acknowledgement of ability to fully participate in classroom, laboratory, or clinical setting program activities. Formal application with unofficial transcripts and admission to the program is required. After acceptance into the program, the following are required: Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card Background Check Requirements Admission to an Allied Health program requires that students be in compliance with the Maricopa County Community College District Supplemental Background Check policy. Program applications will not be accepted without a copy of the Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card. Upon conditional program admission, the student must comply with all requirements of the current MCCCD background check policy. Health and Immunity Declaration Form signed by a licensed healthcare provider. Submit to a drug screening and demonstrate negative results Current CPR card for Healthcare Providers and maintain current status throughout the program

Required Courses

+ DAE112 Dental Assisting I 7
+ DAE124 Dental Radiography 2
+ DAE131 Dental Radiography Laboratory 2
+ DAE140 Dental Issues Seminar 1
+ DAE156 Dental Assisting II 7
+ DAE212 Dental Assisting III 2
+ DAE224 General Clinical Practice 1
+ DAE225 Pediatric Clinical Practice 1
+ DAE226 Periodontal Clinical Practice 1
+ DAE227 Orthodontic Clinical Practice 1
+ DAE228 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinical Practice 1
+ DAE256 Dental Assisting IV 2

Credits: 28

Restricted Electives
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General Electives
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+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 25, 2020

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