If you have strong communication skills, enjoy working with your hands as well as your mind and want a career with responsibility, dental assisting could be for you. Students in the Dental Assistant program will learn dental terminology, disease transmission, disinfection and sterilization, dental anatomy, dental records and charting, instrumentation, impressions and castings, radiation health and safety, insurance and billing and front desk responsibilities. This course also provides x-ray training that qualifies you to sit for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Radiation Health and Safety Examination.
Requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
Must complete the Reading (NGR) and Math (NGA) Assessments, available at the Test Center
Must obtain Healthcare Provider BLS CPR certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); prior to externship.
Must complete a Health Assessment, including immunization record; prior to externship.
Scrubs are provided but students must purchase a Harford Community College patch at The College Store.
Courses Required
Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant Training (88 hours)
Dental Assistant Externship (40 hours): Students have 6 months to participate in an externship upon successful completion of Dental Assistant Training.