Dental Assisting, CC
Program Summary
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as dental assistants and dental auxiliaries. The program meets all competencies required by the Florida Department of Education for Dental Assistants. The program meets the standards of the Florida Board of Dentistry. Graduates are eligible for employment as dental assistants with expanded functions and radiography skills.
Federal CIP Code: 510601
Florida CIP Code: 0351060112
Admission Information
This program accepts students on a rolling basis, year-round. The last day to apply for the current program year will be posted on the PHSC website. This program offers 18 seats, tentatively beginning Summer at West Campus.
Application and Admission Requirements
- Completed PHSC application and application fee.
- Completed Dental Assisting program application and limited-access application fee.
- Official high school transcript indicating graduation and receipt of standard high school diploma, or an official transcript of GED scores indicating receipt of a high school equivalency diploma.
- Official transcript from each U.S. college and university attended other than PHSC.
Note: Once an application packet is submitted, it cannot be amended.
Selection Process
Applicants will be admitted on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis. Eligible applicants will be assigned a seat in the next available class. Applicants who do not respond to an offer of admission or who fail to enroll for the term for which admission is offered must reapply for a future date.
Program Requirements
Prerequisite Requirements:
CPR certification, PHSC course NCH 0050, American Heart Association, "Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers", is a requirement of this program.
Session I
| DEA 0135 | Infection Control/Risk Management for the Dental Assistant | 1 tech. cr. (30 clock hours) |
| DEA 0758 | Preclinical Procedures for Dental Assistants | 2 tech. cr. (60 clock hours) |
| DEA 0740 | Introduction to Dental Assisting | 3 tech. cr. (90 clock hours) |
| DEA 0741 | Anatomy and Physiology for Dental Assistants | 1.5 tech. cr. (45 clock hours) |
| DEA 0758L | Preclinical Procedures for Dental Assistants Laboratory | 1 tech. cr. (30 clock hours) |
| DEA 0743 | Preventive Dentistry for Dental Assistants | 1.5 tech. cr. (45 clock hours) |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10-300 |
Session II
| DEA 0744 | Dental Materials for Dental Assistants | 1 tech. cr. (30 clock hours) |
| DEA 0744L | Dental Materials for Dental Assistants Laboratory | 1.5 tech. cr. (45 clock hours) |
| DEA 0746 | Management of Dental Office Emergencies | 1 tech. cr. (30 clock hours) |
| DEA 0751 | Clinical Procedures for Dental Assistants | 2 tech. cr. (60 clock hours) |
| DEA 0751L | Clinical Procedures for Dental Assistants Laboratory | 3 tech. cr. (90 clock hours) |
| DEA 0755 | Dental Radiography for Dental Assistants | 1 tech. cr. (30 clock hours) |
| DEA 0755L | Dental Radiography for Dental Assistants Laboratory | 1.5 tech. cr. (45 clock hours) |
| DEA 0137 | Oral, Head and Neck Anatomy | 1.5 tech. cr. (45 clock hours) |
| DEA 0137L | Oral, Head and Neck Anatomy for Dental Assistants Laboratory | 1 tech. cr. (30 clock hours) |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13.5-405 |
Session III
| DEA 0753L | Clinical Externship for Dental Assisting | 14.5 tech. cr. (435 clock hours) |
| DEA 0747 | Dental Office Management for Dental Assistants | 1 tech. cr. (30 clock hours) |
| DEA 0757 | Expanded Functions for Dental Assistants | .5 tech cr. (15 clock hours) |
| DEA 0757L | Expanded Functions for Dental Assistants Laboratory | 1.5 tech. cr. (45 clock hours) |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17.5-525 |
Total Credit Hours: 41-1230
Special Program Requirements:
A grade of "C" or higher and a grade of "Pass" must be earned in each course in order to continue in the program. Courses may be repeated only on the recommendation of the dental faculty, dental programs co-coordinator and the Dean of Nursing and Health Programs and approval of the Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer/College Provost, and if space is available. Form IIN-27 must be completed by the Dental Assisting program faculty for program/course re-entry. In order to receive a certificate, students must meet the basic skills requirement for the program with a minimum 10th grade level score in English language arts (reading or language) and mathematics. Refer to the Basic Skills Requirements for Career Certificate Programs section under Academic Policies for a full list of exemptions and additional details.