Major: 3055
Catalog Year: 2023-2024
Effective Term: 2020 Fall
Last Admit Term: 9999
Award: AAS Total Credits: 60-60.5 CIP Code: 51.0601 |
Primary College:
Initiating College: Phoenix College
Program Availability: Not Found
Program Availability: Shared
Field of Interest: Health Sciences
Instructional Council: Allied Health GPA: 2.00 |
SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as:
31-9091.00 Dental Assistants 21-1094.00 Community Health Workers 25-1071.00 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary |
Learning Outcomes | |||
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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, CRE101, [MA]) 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, [FYC], [MA]) 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), [SB]) 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), [HU], [SB]) 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, [MA]) 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, [HU]) 13. Apply critical thinking skills to make appropriate decisions. (DAE112, DAE124, DAE131, DAE140, DAE156, DAE212, DAE224, DAE225, DAE226, DAE227, DAE228, DAE256, CRE101) |
Program Notes | |||
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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 | |||
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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. Full compliance with the Maricopa Community Colleges Allied Health Program Students Policies. |
Program Prerequisites: None
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Required Courses | |||||||||||
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+ DAE112 Dental Assisting I 7 | Credits: 28 |
Restricted Electives | |||
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None | Credits: 0 |
General Electives | |||
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Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits. Consult with the Program Director or an Academic Advisor. | Credits: 0-10 |
General Education Requirements | |||
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General Education Requirement | Credits: 12-28 | ||
General Education Core | Credits: 6-18 | ||
First-Year Composition | Credits: 3-6 | ||
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR
+ ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) OR Met by ENG101 or ENG107 in Program Prerequisites area. (0) 0-3 + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 3 | |||
Oral Communication | Credits: 0-3 | ||
Any approved general education course in the Oral Communication area. (3) OR
Met by Oral Communication course in the Program Prerequisites area. (0) 0-3 Recommend COM110 Interpersonal Communication or COM230 Small Group Communication. | |||
Critical Reading | Credits: 0-3 | ||
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR
Equivalent as indicated by assessment. (0) OR Met by CRE101 or equivalent in Program Prerequisites area. (0) 0-3 | |||
Mathematics | Credits: 3-6 | ||
Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area. 3-6
Recommend the following for students seeking university transfer: + MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) 3-6 | |||
General Education Distribution | Credits: 6-10 | ||
Humanities, Arts and Design | Credits: 3 | ||
Any approved general education course from the Humanities and Fine Arts area. 3
For students seeking university transfer, recommend selecting a course that meets both Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] designation and meets an Awareness area (Cultural Diversity [C] and/or Global Awareness [G]/Historical Awareness [H]). | |||
Social-Behavioral Sciences | Credits: 3 | ||
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology (3) OR
SOC101 Introduction to Sociology (3) 3 | |||
Natural Sciences | Credits: 0-4 | ||
Any approved general education course from the Natural Sciences area. (4) OR
Met by BIO160, BIO201, BIO201XT, or BIO202 in Program Prerequisites area. (0) 0-4 | |||
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected. MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 25, 2020 |