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Dental Assisting Diploma

YOUNGWOOD, Pennsylvania | Westmoreland County Community College - Youngwood | ID: 141592

Overview

145 PAVILION LN YOUNGWOOD, Pennsylvania 15697-1814
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Admissions Office:
724-925-4077
Classroom Training
Dental Assisting, Diploma
Employment Skill Gain
Employment
Postsecondary Diploma
$14,374.00 - $22,098.00
Training(ETPL)

Description of Training Provider

Westmoreland County Community College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3642 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 267-284-5000. The Commission on Higher Education is an accredit

Program Description

The dental assisting program offers the academic preparation and clinical training necessary to secure employment as a dental assistant. Dental assistants are employed by dentists in general and specialty practices as well as hospital dental clinics. The program includes clinical experience in all phases of dentistry while rotating through departments at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and private dental offices. Upon successful completion of DAS 105, students are eligible to apply to take the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Exam. Upon successful completion of the Dental Assisting Program, national DANB certification may be earned as a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) upon successful completion of the DANB Infection Control (ICE) Exam and General Chairside (GC) Exam. The program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. The commission is a special accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at 312-440-2719 or at 211 East Chicago Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60611.

Skills & Competencies

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to perform clinical dental assisting procedures with competence; manage asepsis, infection and hazard control protocol consistent with published professional guidelines; perform procedures specific to the work of the dental assistant, e.g., taking preliminary impressions, charting, and data collection; obtain and record accurate medical/dental histories and vital signs, assist in the management of medical and dental emergencies; provide oral health instruction and communicate effectively with patients and dental health team members; expose, process and evaluate all types of oral radiography; perform laboratory procedures associated with chair-side assisting; operate all dental equipment safely, effectively and efficiently; perform basic office business procedures accurately; successfully complete the dental assisting national board exam and applicable state credentialing; assume responsibility for their own actions within the legal and ethical framework of dental assisting; and develop an attitude of responsibility for continued professional development, through encouragement to participate in professional organizations and continuing education opportunities.

Additional Information

  • Combination of Education and Course Prerequisites
  • 538 hours/60 weeks
  • 319091 - Dental Assistants
  • www.westmoreland.edu
  • 07/31/2020
  • Full Time, Part Time, Daytime, Evening

Service Costs

10,254.00
10,254.00
17,978.00
17,978.00
3,910.00
150.00
60.00

Performance Measures

Of those individuals who completed this course/program,
100% earned a post-secondary credential.
90% were employed within six months after completing training.

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