Associate in Specialized Technology Degree Program

70 Credit Hours
15 months (day) - 4 semesters
22 months (evenings) - 5 semesters

Program Objective

This program is designed to train students to assist the dentist or dental hygienist in chair side work as well as amalgam, matrices, rubber dams, take dental x-rays, record dental histories, record accurate charting, and other office procedures. Students are also encouraged to develop a professional attitude and a genuine desire to serve their patients in a mature and dependable manner.

Curriculum		Credit Hours
GEN100	Professional Development	1
GEN102	Mathematics	3
GEN103	Typing I	2.5
GEN105	Job Hunt	1
GEN201	Communications	3
GEN203	Psychology	3
BOA204	Basic Word Processing	1
CPA201	Introduction to Microcomputers/Windows	3
MDS102	Anatomy & Physiology I	3
MDS104	Basic Pharmacology	2
MDS107	Medical Law & Ethics	1
MDS108	Oral Anatomy	3
MDS109	Emergency Procedures	1.5
MDS110	Dental Office Procedures	3
MDS201	Dental Assisting I	4.5
MDS202	Chair side Techniques	4
MDS205	Dental Clinical Lab	3
MDS206	Charting & Patient Exam	4
MDS209	Radiology I	2
MDS210	Radiology II	2
MDS304	Histology & Odontology	2
MDS305	Preventive Dentistry	1
MDS312	Dental Assisting II	3.5
MDS313	Dental Assisting III	2
ITS201	Internship	11
	Total Credit Hours	70

Dental Assistants will be trained to assume duties and responsibilities in a private dental office, dental school, hospital dental department, state and local public health departments, private dental or oral clinics, as well as, dental specialty offices. Dental Assistant Specialists are trained as expanded function dental assistants which give them specialized training to enhance employment opportunities in the dental field. There are over 1,000 dentists in a 60 mile radius of Harrisburg. The dental assistant should expect a rewarding future. This is an entry level career option with valuable transferable skills.

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