Degree Options
Dental Assisting
Download Brochure PDFA major of 31.5 units is required for the associate in science degree.
Admittance to the dental assisting program requires the student to obtain program application forms and follow outlined procedures for enrollment. Applications and specific information are available from the health sciences department located in the building M Science Complex. A grade of "C" or better in the designated dental assisting classes is required to progress in the program.
| Mandatory | ||
| 1st Semester | (Summer Session) 1 unit | |
| DA 310 | Exploring Career Opportunities | 1 units |
| 2nd Semester | (Fall Session) 16 Units | |
| DA 314 | Introduction to Bio-Dental Science | 3 units |
| DA 317 | Dental Assisting Theory | 7 units |
| DA 318 | Basic Dental Assisting Skills | 3 units |
| DA 319 | Administrative Skills for Dental Assisting | 3 units |
| 3rd Semester | (Spring Semester) 15.5 units | |
| DA 325 | Clinical Dental Procedures | 3.5 units |
| DA 326 | Dental Radiography | 4 units |
| DA 327 | Dental Screening | .5 units |
| DA 328 | Pit and Fissure Sealants | 1units |
| DA 329 | Dental Assisting Practicum | 5 units |
| DA 330 | Coronal Polish | 1 units |
| DA 332 | RDA Law and Ethics | .5 units |
| DA 348 | RDA: Job Success Seminar | .5 units |
| Recommended electives (for both 2nd & 3rd semesters): |
||
| DA 380 | Dental Assisting Skills Lab | .5 units |
SPOTLIGHT
Ashley Pickard
Dental Assisting
"In ten month's time I've gained the knowledge and skills to provide myself with a new, fun and interesting career in the dental assisting field. I've had instructors who are in the field and it really helped me to become prepared and know what's expected of me when I start at an office. I'm excited about the dental program: it took me from being stuck at a career roadblock to having almost endless career opportunities."
Read More »
See us in action
Video: Dental Assisting student Maricela talks about the real life experience she
gets in the program.
Follow Hancock
