Dental Assisting

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

1. Course Objective:

Description: The Dental Assistant program prepares individuals to provide patient care, conduct dental radiographs (x-ray photographs), prepare patients and equipment for dental procedures, and discharge office administrative functions under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists. The program includes instruction in: medical recordkeeping, general office duties, reception and patient intake, scheduling, equipment maintenance and sterilization, basic radiography, pre- and post-operative patient care and instruction, chairside assisting, performing tooth and mouth impressions, and supervised practice. National Board, Inc. Students will complete the Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Exam prior to clinical internship.

Competencies to be achieved:

• Medical recordkeeping


• General office duties


• Reception & patient intake


• Scheduling


• Equipment maintenance & sterilization


• Basic Radiography


• Pre & post-operative patient care & instruction


• Chairside assisting


• Performing tooth & mouth impressions


• Supervised practice

2. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student, including testing, licensure): $5920 | Tuition: $5690 Supply Fees: $230

3. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition): Dental Assisting is using is "Modern Dental Assisting, 13th edition

4. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition): Uniform - 2 Sets of Scrubs & 1 Jacket, Other Fees - CPR & Drug screen, Workbook supplemental resource

5. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:

Name: Tiffany Lambert

Email: tlambert@evit.edu

Phone number: 480-461-4156

6. Direct Website link to the program: https://www.evit.edu/career-training/programs/dental-assistant-high-school

7. Additional information:

• Background check requirements for school/licensing: Students over the age of 22 must have a Level 1 fingerprint Clearance Card


• Background check requirements/restrictions for working in the occupation: Some dentists may require their employees to have background check, but not standard or required by the school


• Other requirements needed: Successful completion of Intro to Dental Assisting, or 1 credit of Biology, or 1 credit of Anatomy & Physiology

8. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)

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  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:


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  Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials) Yes or No: Yes. Our program is recognized by DANB in any state that has the same state requirements.


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  Career Pathway: Dental Assisting Certification is the first step to Dental Hygiene school or Dental school, Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) (DANB), American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Certified, Bloodborne Pathogen Certificate


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  Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other  industries/companies) Yes or No (Explain): Yes. DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) certification is generally considered portable, but the extent of its portability can vary by state.


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  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: https://home.cognia.org/registry
  

9. Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program. 43%

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