Dental Assisting - General Management - AAS/ABS

Fall First Year:

• BIO 140W - Essentials Of Human Anatomy & Physiology Credits: 5

• BIO 152W  and BIO 153W  can be taken in place of BIO 140W  

• COM 114W - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3

• COM 112W  can be taken in place of COM 114W  

• LW 221W - Fitness and Wellness Credits: 2

• LW 220W and any LWA — course; or LW 222  can be taken in place of LW 221W

• MGT 153W - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
• OAT 151 - Business Communication I Credits: 3

• ENG 111, ENG 111A , ENG 111B , ENG 111C , or ENG 111H  can be taken in place of OAT 151

Winter First Year:

• ACC 121 - Accounting for Managers Credits: 3

•  ACC 211  can be taken in place of ACC 121 

• CST 133W - Computer Concepts & Competencies Credits: 4
• OAT 152 - Business Communication II Credits: 3

•  ENG 112 , ENG 112A , ENG 112H , or ENG 113  can be taken in place of  OAT 152  

• POL 105W - American Politics with Project Credits: 4

• POL 103W , POL 212W , POL 215W , POL 220W , POL 221W , POL 223W , POL 225W , POL 228W , HIS 221W , HIS 222W ,  or HIS 237W  can be taken in place of POL 105W  

• PSY 211W - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 4

• PSY 101W  can be taken in place of  PSY 211W 

Spring First Year:

• ELE – Approved Electives Credits: 11

Take 11 credits of electives from the following: ACC 212, ACC 214, CST 105, CST 145, CST 147, CST 151, CST 155, CST 257, ECN 221W, MGT 110, MGT 145, MGT 243, MGT 251W, MGT 256, MGT 257W, PHL 203W, or PHL 210W  

• MGT 245 - Principles of Management Credits: 3

Dental Assisting One-Year Track

Dental Assisting Two-Year Track:

Total Credits: 99

Notations

1. In addition to completing all the courses for an approved applied science program (see above), you must complete a minimum of 24 credits by instruction at Delta College.
2. If a student has already earned credit in one or more of the required courses, the student will select other courses from the list of electives to total 24 credits.
3. Due to the limited capacity of the Delta College dental facilities and the specific requirements of the Commission on Accreditation of Dental and Dental Auxiliary Educational Programs, enrollment is limited. Approximately 20 students are accepted for DA courses each Fall semester.
4. The following courses must be completed prior to taking any DA course: BIO 140W    or BIO 152W  and BIO 153W , COM 112W , and ENG 111  or OAT 151   with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade.
5. Validation is not required for the Dental Assisting Advanced Certificate or AAS.
6. This program can be completed in a one-year track or a two-year track option. A limited number of two-year track seats are available each year.
7. ENG 112  or OAT 152 , LW 221W , POL 103W , and PSY 211W  are required for AAS degree completion with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0).
8. According to State rules and regulations, licensure may be delayed or denied depending on the history of convictions involving felonies, misdemeanors, and/or involving controlled substances (including traffic violations). Questions dealing with this issue should be directed to the Michigan State Office of Health Services at (517) 335-0918.
9. Background check is required prior to applying for licensure.
10. HSC 140  can be taken prior to enrollment in the program for CPR certification. However CPR certification must be current for the duration of the program. CPR certification is also required for the Certification Exam and the Registered Dental Assistant Exam.
11. Once enrolled in the DA course sequence students are required to complete health requirements including but not limited to 1) physical exam with completion of physical form, 2) current CPR certification for the healthcare provider/professional rescuer which must remain current through the program and is required for the Licensing/Certification Exams, 3) an annual TB skin test, 4) immunization records including MMR, Td/Tdap, Varicella, and Hepatitis B or signed waiver. These requirements will be discussed at the required orientation.  All certifications and immunizations must be up-to-date and remain current throughout the program. A Hepatitis B vaccination is strongly recommended by the faculty and by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
12. In addition to tuition, fees, and textbook costs, students should plan for the following expenses once enrolled in the DA course sequence: immunizations and CPR certification to meet health requirements, laboratory coats, clinic shoes, scrubs, safety glasses, supplies, board examination fees, Association dues, transportation and possible parking fees, and additional miscellaneous purchases. 
13. Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from various dental office and internship assignments. Sites may not be in your community.
14. Students must supply their own patients DA 123LW .
15. Students must achieve a “C” (2.0) minimum grade in each DA course to be eligible to continue enrollment in this program.
16. Students pursuing the General Management ABS it is preferred you take OAT 151  and OAT 152 .