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STANDARD OCCUPATIONAL CODE (SOC): 31-9091 POTENTIAL OCCUPATIONS: Dental Assistant LOCATIONS OFFERED: Salida DELIVERY METHOD: Traditional In this program, students learn front -office and back -office skills performed by dental assistants. Major topics include the Dental Practice Act, dental office administration, emergency procedures, chairside assisting, effective infection control and bloodborne pathogens standard, radiology, coronal polishing, pit and fissure sealants, and effective interpersonal communication. This program prepares students for careers in dental assisting in a variety of settings including general and specialty practices, community dental clinics and hospitals. The students will graduate with the following Dental Board Approved Certificates that are required for employment as a Dental Assistant and are also requirements when applying for the RDA (Registered Dental Assistant) State Licensure examination. C• 8 Hour Infection Control & 2 Hour CA Dental Practice Act Radiation Safety Course/X-Ray Certificate Coronal Polish Certificate (Practice is dependent upon successful passage of RDA state licensure) Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate (Practice is dependent upon successful passage of RDA state licensure) PROGRAM OUTCOMES: B• Use dental terminology as appropriate to the situation. Demonstrate competence with compliance to HIPAA standards and OSHA guidelines in the dental office, including standard precautions and principles of asepsis. •A Perform dental office administrative tasks professionally, ethically, and proficiently, including the use of dental software, standard office applications, and the Internet. Perform basic chairside skills and clinical support required for a general or specialty dental practice including the ability to identify facial landmarks, chart existing conditions of the teeth and their diagnosed treatment, manipulate and handle dental materials proficiently, and fabricate a variety of temporary restorations. & Satisfactorily complete CPR training according to the American Heart Association standards. te Demonstrate competence in coronal polishing, sealant application, and taking of full -mouth sets of clinically diagnosable x- rays observing radiation safety standards. Introduction to 50 50 `Dental Science, infection Control, and Dental Office Emergencies' Dental Assisting 50 50 Chairside Concepts Dental Office 50. Materials Dental Radiation 50 Safety Dental Assisting 50 Specialties Dental Practice Front. 50 Office Administration Corona]Polish and 50 Pit and Fissure Sealants 44 50 50 50 50 50 - 100/9.5 100/9.5 100/7.5 100/7.5 100/9.5 100/9.5 100/9.5