In this course, dental assisting students are provided with clinical application of previous dental assisting knowledge as they gain clinical experience in clinical settings such as the WCC Dental Clinic and other assigned clinical sites. Students assist during basic preventive and operative procedures, monitor vital signs, utilize Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, sterilize instruments and manage patient records.
Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; DEN 108, DEN 110 and DEN 120, minimum grade "C" in all DEN courses; DEN 120 may enroll concurrently
Level II Prereq: DEN 112 minimum grade "C"; current CPR card
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Evening Class (after 5 p.m.)
Online Class| Description | Hours |
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| Credits | 2 |
| Lecture Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 120 |
| Lab Hours | 0 |
| Other Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 120 |
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