DEA 551 - Assisting Clinic II

Prerequisites:
DEA 550
CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
2 credit(s)

One day per week clinical application of dental assisting skills in a contracted extramural general dental office or clinic. Includes recording and sharing clinical experiences with classmates in a seminar setting.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate increased proficiency in dental assisting skills.

2. Demonstrate increased competency in employment skills.

3. Apply class, lab, and clinical experiences to credential testing.

4. Recognize the professional aspects of a dental assistant and the importance of employability skills in the dental assisting profession.

5. Apply infection control and safety guidelines in the dental setting.

6. Assist in performing clinical supportive treatments and exposing X-rays.