Campus(s): MCC-Penn Valley, Health Science Institute
Program Coordinator:Hema Udupa, 816.604.4237
Application deadline: Feb 15th
The Health Science Institute (HSI) was designed to centralize the health career programs in one building that mimics both healthcare and real life settings, incorporates instructional methodologies such as; interdisciplinary simulated learning using state-of-the-art equipment and cloud base lecture capture which allows student access to learning materials 24/7. The combined elements of this model fosters student fellowship, life-long learning and supports student success. The health career programs are affordable, accredited and yield a good return on the student’s investment through gainful employment and high wage salaries.
IMPORTANT: Certificate and degree requirements may change! Please consult an academic advisor before enrolling.
Dental Assisting Certificate
Dental Assisting Certificate (PDF)
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| Program Prerequisites | ||
| COLL 100 HLSC 100 |
First Year Seminar or Introduction to Health Professions |
1-2 |
| DENA 100 | Introduction to Dental Assisting | 1 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition & Reading I | 3 |
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| PSYC 140 | General Psychology | 3 |
| COMM 100 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| Specific Program Requirements | ||
| EMS 100 | Basic Emergency Care | 1 |
| DENA 101 | Body Structure and Function | 2 |
| DENA 102 | Head and Neck Anatomy | 2 |
| DENA 103 | Dental Anatomy | 2 |
| DENA 104 | Dental Emergencies and Pharmacology | 2 |
| DENA 105 | Dental Materials I | 2.5 |
| DENA 108 | Oral Microbiology & Infection Control | 1.5 |
| DENA 110 | Chairside Assisting I | 5 |
| DENA 115 | Dental Radiology I | 4 |
| DENA 125 | Clinical Experience I | 2 |
| DENA 205 | Dental Materials II | 3 |
| DENA 210 | Chairside Assisting II | 5 |
| DENA 215 | Dental Radiology II | 2 |
| DENA 225 | Dental Office Management | 2 |
| DENA 230 | Oral Pathology | 1 |
| DENA 250 | Clinical Experience II | 4 |
| DENA 260 | Dental Assisting Seminar | 2 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED | 54-55 | |