Diploma Program

42 Credit Hours
9 months (day) - 2 semesters
14 months (evenings) - 3 semesters

Program Objective

To train students to assist the dentist or dental hygienist in chair side work, as well as, to aid in the preparations in the dental lab, take dental x-rays, recorded 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
GEN103	Typing I	2.5
GEN105	Job Hunt	1
BOA204	Basic Word Processing	1
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
ITS101	Internship	5.5
	Total Credit Hours	42

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. 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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