My Academic Plan
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your certificate and should be completed in the order listed. This program functions as cohorts starting fall and spring semester of each academic year. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Program Director or Pathways Advisor.
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 |