Dental Assisting - Advanced Certificate

Fall or Winter 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 112W - Fundamentals of Oral Communication Credits: 3

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

• ENG 111 - College Composition I Credits: 3

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

Dental Assisting One-Year Track

Dental Assisting Two-Year Track

Total Credits: 62

Notations

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Validation is not required for the Dental Assisting Advanced Certificate or AAS.
4. 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. See the program coordinator for two-year track scheduling assistance.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Background check is required prior to applying for licensure.
8. 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.
9. 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.  
10. Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from various dental office and internship assignments. Sites may not be in your community.
11. Students must supply their own patients DA 123LW .
12. Students must achieve a “C” (2.0) minimum grade in each DA course to be eligible to continue enrollment in this program.
13. Students pursuing the General Management ABS it is preferred you take OAT 151  and OAT 152 .