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Course Description

Dental Assisting and Radiology: Lab | Learn the basic skills necessary to become an entry-level dental assistant. Make impressions, pass instruments and take dental X-rays. Prepare for the Dental Assisting National Boards Radiation Health and Safety exam. Textbook information available at AACC Bookstore. CEUs issued. $975  includes $125 fee. Prerequisite: High school diploma or GED. Corequisites: OPA-370 Dental Assist and Rad-Lecture. Note: English as a Second Language students must earn a composite score of 310 or better on the Level of English Proficiency exam, or successfully complete Capstone Level ESL coursework. Note: Additional cost for Dental Assisting National Board Exam for the Radiation Health and Safety exam. Additional cost for teal scrubs and shoes.

 

Learner Outcomes

Identify teeth and dental instruments; Prepare dental materials including dental cement, alginate, and dental stone; Practice four handed dentistry and material exchange; Complete a full mouth series of dental x-rays and expose an occlusal radiograph; Assemble low speed and high speed hand pieces.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Dental Assisting & Rad: Lab
Section Schedule
Sep 16, 2024 to Dec 16, 2024
Type
Hybrid
Dates
Sep 16, 2024 to Dec 16, 2024
Type
In Person
Days
M
Time
6:00PM to 9:45PM
Dates
Sep 16, 2024 to Dec 16, 2024
Schedule
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Contact Hours
70.0
Location
  • Main Campus
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Hybrid  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $965.00 Click here to get more information
Seniors (60+) non-credit $115.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
CEUs
7 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 15, 2024
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 15, 2024
Section Notes
Note: Section 901 is hybrid with mandatory face-to-face meetings from 6-9:45 p.m. on Mondays at Arnold campus. 
Section Title
Dental Assisting & Rad: Lab
Section Schedule
Sep 19, 2024 to Dec 19, 2024
Type
In Person
Days
Th
Time
6:00PM to 9:45PM
Dates
Sep 19, 2024 to Nov 21, 2024
Type
Hybrid
Dates
Sep 19, 2024 to Dec 19, 2024
Type
In Person
Days
Th
Time
6:00PM to 9:45PM
Dates
Dec 05, 2024 to Dec 19, 2024
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
70.0
Location
  • Main Campus
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Hybrid  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $965.00 Click here to get more information
Seniors (60+) non-credit $115.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
CEUs
7 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 18, 2024
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 18, 2024
Section Notes
Note: Section 902 is hybrid with mandatory face-to-face meetings from 6-9:45 p.m. on Thursdays at Arnold campus. No class Nov. 28
Section Title
Dental Assisting & Rad: Lab
Section Schedule
Sep 20, 2024 to Dec 20, 2024
Type
In Person
Days
F
Time
9:00AM to 12:45PM
Dates
Sep 20, 2024 to Nov 22, 2024
Type
Hybrid
Dates
Sep 20, 2024 to Dec 20, 2024
Type
In Person
Days
F
Time
9:00AM to 12:45PM
Dates
Dec 06, 2024 to Dec 20, 2024
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
70.0
Location
  • Main Campus
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Hybrid  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $965.00 Click here to get more information
Seniors (60+) non-credit $115.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
CEUs
7 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 19, 2024
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 19, 2024
Section Notes
Note: Section 903 is hybrid with mandatory face-to-face meetings from 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m. on Fridays at Arnold campus. No class Nov. 29
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