DA 171 - Dental Assisting I

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Subject:

Dental Assisting

Description:

Orients students to the role of the dental assistant as an integral member of the dental health team. This course is designed to introduce the student to basic dental assisting responsibilities such as proper infection control practices and the manipulation of various dental materials. This course also covers professional ethics, Pennsylvania dental law, and the members of the dental health team. Students develop clinical skills through the laboratory component. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Assisting Certificate program. Non-majors need permission of the program director. Prerequisite: BIOL 111 or 121 with a grade of C or higher.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

BIOL 111 or BIOL 121

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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