Dental Assisting - AAS

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 112W - Public Speaking 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  

Winter First Year:

• ENG 112 - College Composition II Credits: 3

• ENG 112A , ENG 112H , ENG 113 , ENG 211  or OAT 152  can be taken in place of ENG 112  

• LW 221W - Fitness and Wellness Credits: 2

• Any 2 credit LW course or any 1 credit LW course and any 1 credit LWA course can be taken in place of LW 221W  

• POL 103W - American Politics Credits: 3

• POL 105W , 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 103W 

• PSY 101W - Psychology of Adjustment Credits: 3

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

Full or Part-Time Tracks

Upon completion of BIO 140W  (or equivalents), COM 112W  or COM 114W , and ENG 111  or OAT 151  with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade, students will select whether they will register for the full-time track or the part-time track. Both are listed below.

Dental Assisting Full-Time Track

Dental Assisting Part-Time Clinical Track

Total Credits: 71

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  or COM 114W  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. Students who are considering pursuing validation for another program should meet with an advisor to to assure that they are meeting program specific requirements.
4. This program can be completed in a Full-Time Track of Part-Time Track. It is highly recommended you contact the Program Coordinator at 989-686-9483 to discuss registration.
5. ENG 112  or OAT 152 , LW 221W , POL 103W , and PSY 101W  or equivalents are required for AAS degree completion with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0).
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. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.  
11. Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from various dental office and internship assignments. Sites may not be in your community.
12. Students must supply their own patients for DA 123LW .
13. Students must achieve a “C” (2.0) minimum grade in each DA course to be eligible to continue enrollment in this program.
14. Students pursuing the General Management ABS it is preferred you take OAT 151  and OAT 152 .