Dental Assisting Certificate

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Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a one-year (two semester) Certificate in Dental Assisting and enter the workforce. Students explore all phases of assisting in the dentist office setting. This certificate program prepares students for a career in assisting dentists in all aspects of dental treatment. The student will graduate with skills in office management, clinical assisting, laboratory procedures, dental radiography, and infection control. The program includes courses at the Larimer Campus and clinical experiences at sites in northern Colorado. The Front Range Dental Clinic, staffed by licensed dentists and dental hygienists, is located on the FRCC campus and offers an additional clinical experience. FRCC’s program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.

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First Semester

DEA 121	Dental Science I	3
DEA 126	Infection Control	3
DEA 120	Introduction to Dental Practices	1
DEA 125	Dental Radiography	3
DEA 132	Medical Emergencies in the Dental office	2
DEA 123	Dental Materials I	3
DEA 134	Prevention and Nutrition in Dentistry	3
DEA 111	Dental Office Management	2
DEA 102	Principles of Clinical Practice	3
DEA 181	Clinical Internship I	1
Total Credit Hours:		24

Second Semester

DEA 122	Dental Science II	3
DEA 124	Dental Materials II	3
DEA 131	Advanced Dental Radiography	3
DEA 104	Specialties in Dentistry	2
DEA 182	Clinical Internship II	2
DEA 183	Dental Clinical Internship III	6
GEN EDU	Any Approved Elective List Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		22

Total Credit Hours: 46