Program Curriculum
All of the following courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. Numbers signify order in which courses should be taken.
Certificate In Dental Assisting
Required Non-Dental Assisting Courses:
|
Units |
| ENG 50np Basic Composition and Reading or |
5 |
| ENG 101np Composition and Reading and |
3 |
| PSYCH 51np Psychology in Everyday Life |
3 |
| Required non-dental assisting total |
6-8 |
Required dental assisting courses
| Fall Semester |
Units |
| DTAST 3601 Introduction to Dental Assisting |
3 |
| DTAST 3611 Prevention of Disease Transmission |
2 |
| DTAST 3621 Dental Science |
3 |
| DTAST 3631 Introduction to Clinical Dentistry |
2 |
| DTAST 3641 Dental Materials |
2 |
| DTAST 3651 Theory of Dental Radiology |
3 |
| Semester Sub-Total |
15 |
| Spring Semester |
Units |
| DTAST 3662 Administrative Dental Assisting |
2 |
| DTAST 3672 Expanded Functions |
2 |
| DTAST 3682 Advanced Dental Assisting |
3 |
| DTAST 3692 Clinical Dental Radiology |
3 |
| DTAST 3702 Clinical 1 |
6 |
| Semester Sub-Total |
16 |
| Summer Session |
Units |
| DTAST 3713 Clinical 2 |
1 |
| Semester Sub-Total |
1 |
| Required Dental Assisting Total |
32 |
| Total Units Required For Dental Assisting Certificate |
38-40 |
Associate of Science Degree in Dental Assisting
To earn an Associate of Science degree in dental assisting, students must complete the MJC Associate Degree Requirements in addition to the dental assisting certificate coursework. Consult with an advisor for selection of courses.
| Additional Graduation Requirements |
Units |
|
Demonstrated competence in reading and mathematics
|
(maximum 14 units) |
| Activities |
2 |
| Guidance |
.5 |
| Humanities |
3 |
|
Language and rationality
D.2 – Communication and Analytical Thinking
|
3 |
| Natural Science |
3 |
| Health Education |
3 |
| Electives (to bring total to 60 for graduation) |
5.5-7.5 |
| Additional Graduation Requirements Total |
20-2 |
Tips For Success
| Though no prerequisites are required for the Dental Assisting Program, students are strongly advised to complete the following courses prior to entering the program: |
Units |
| ENG 50 Basic Composition and Reading or |
5 |
| ENG 101 Composition and Reading and |
3 |
| PSYCH 51 Psychology in Everyday Life |
|
Students are also strongly advised to complete a general computer literacy course or beginning word processing course or the equivalent (recommended CMPSC 201 or OFADM 330) prior to entering the program.
