Dental Assistant (Vouchers Included-Ed2Go)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

Program Synopsis: Clinical Dental Assistant (Vouchers Included) 

Program Location: Online

Course Objective:
Description: This comprehensive program covers essential skills, from anatomy and physiology to patient care, radiology, and dental office management using Dentrix Practice Management software. With no prior experience required, you’ll learn from real-world insights and gain hands-on knowledge in various specialties. Upon completion, you can pursue clinical experience opportunities and prepare for certification exams, including the NELDA or CDA, ensuring you’re ready to excel in your dental assistant career. 

Clinical Dental Assistant Experience:  
After completing the Clinical Dental Assistant course, students can either seek employment directly or apply for the optional clinical experience program offered by ed2go. To apply, students must be 80% through the course and meet the necessary requirements. Clinical placements are not guaranteed, but students who meet qualifications and submit a completed application will be considered for placement, based on site availability. Please note that this course is not endorsed by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).

Voucher Information: 
Upon course completion, students receive vouchers for the AMP, ICE, and RHS portions of the Dental Assisting National Board exams. These exams fulfill key requirements for NELDA and CDA certifications. For those with 3,500 clinical hours, the General Chairside Assisting exam is required separately. Vouchers cover prepaid access to the exams once eligibility is met.

Disclaimer: Students must complete the course and ensure their account balances are current to qualify for clinical placement. Clinical experiences are not guaranteed, but affiliated partnerships may assist in placement. Students should research the application process ahead of time and take full responsibility for meeting clinical requirements. 

Competencies to be achieved: 
* Describe the roles for each member of the dental team and twelve dental specialties 
* Define the legal and ethical practice of dental assisting, including HIPAA 
* Explain deciduous and permanent dentition along with their functions in dental anatomy and pathology 
* Describe the chain of infection, transmission routes, and infection control for the dental practice, along with OSHA regulations 
* Summarize the role of the dental assistant in pharmacology, nutrition, and interaction with a variety of patients in normal daily activities and emergency situations 
* Describe the use, care, and preparation of dental instruments for patient care 
* Outline the necessary components of a patient record prior to dental charting 
* Use charting techniques to identify dental restorations and disease to create a treatment plan to prevent future disease progression 
* Set up equipment for anesthesia and sedation. 
* Describe patient clinical methods and techniques to prevent dental disease 
* Identify the process of exposing high-quality radiographs in both traditional and digital formats 
* Describe dental materials, their uses in dental treatment, and skills needed to use them efficiently 
* Define the dental assistant's role in pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, and cosmetic dentistry 
* Explain the communication and business needs to maintain a dental business office 
* State transferable hard and soft skills in order to complete a résumé for a dental assistant position 

Pre-Requisites: There are no prerequisites for taking this course. However, candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent to sit for national certification exams. 

Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure): 
Total Tuition: $2,995.00

Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition): 
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment: 

* Dental Assisting: A Comprehensive Approach 
* Dental Assisting Instruments and Materials Guide 
* Dental Terminology 
* Flossing and Brushing Teaching Model 
* Dental Assisting Coloring Book (potential 4-6 week shipping delay) 
* Dentrix Software (online download) *You are not required to download the software to complete the course requirements and can follow along with the video tutorials.

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder. 

Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
Enrollment Requirements:

Hardware Requirements: 
* This course can be taken on a PC, Chromebook, or Mac. 
* The optional Dentrix software requires a PC and cannot be used on a Chromebook or Mac. 

Software Requirements: 
* PC: Windows 10 or later. 
* Mac: macOS 10.10 or later. 
* Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. 
* Microsoft Word 
* Adobe Acrobat Reader 
* Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other: 
* Email capabilities and access to a personal email account. 

Optional Dentrix Software Requirements: 
* Operating System Windows* 7 Sp1, 8.1, 10 
* Memory 8 GB RAM 
* CPU 4 cores at 2.4 GHz 
* Local Drive Install Space 40 GB total, 5 GB on C: drive 
* Monitor 1280x1024

Students are not required to download the software to complete the course requirements and can follow along with the video tutorials. 

WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:  
Name: Megan Purvis 
Email:  Megan.purvis@centralaz.edu 
Phone number: 520-494-6417 

Direct Website link to the program:  
https://careertraining.centralaz.edu/training-programs/clinical-dental-assistant-vouchers-included/?Category=health-and-fitness-dental 

Additional information:  
Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: N/A 

Other requirements needed: N/A

Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
WITHIN THE 10 DAY GRACE PERIOD  
Once a student is enrolled in an Advanced Career Training Program, they have 10 calendar days from the Start Date listed for their enrollment to advise ed2go of any need to drop their program for a refund. During this time frame, students can submit their drop/refund request to their student advisor.  Partners may also request a drop on a student's behalf by submitting an ACT Program Enrollment Change Form which is located on the left of the Home tab in your Career Training Program Online Administration Center under Resources.

Please note:  
* The 10-day refund policy may not apply to all programs. Some programs are non-refundable once the student has received a start date for the program.   
* Students may be responsible for material costs, if materials are not returned to ed2go, or received back in less than new condition. 
 
AFTER THE 10 DAY GRACE PERIOD  
Drop/refund requests received after the 10-day grace period may be approved on an exception basis only. If a drop/refund is approved, additional fees, such as material fees and instructor fees, may apply and will need to be collected prior to processing. 
 
REFUND POLICY EXCEPTIONS  
Please review the Advanced Career Training Refund Policy Exceptions page for more information on refund policy exceptions by product line for some of the Advanced Career Training programs.   

Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each) 
Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector) 
Yes or No: Yes. 
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: This program will prepare the student for the Dental Assisting National Board examinations – NELDA or CDA.

Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials) 
Yes or No: Yes. 
Career Pathway: Certifications are stackable, allowing students to start with a certificate and add specialized ones over time, progressively expanding their skills and knowledge. 

Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies) 
Yes or No (Explain): Yes, certifications are portable across states, but specific requirements may vary by state. 

Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school) 
Yes or No: Yes. 
Accrediting Agency and link to website: Ed2Go. 

Credential Attainment Rate: There is no attainment rate. This is a new program, as the program progresses and participants complete their courses, this rate will change. 

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