DEA 21 - Introduction to Radiology for Dental Assistants

Institution:

Riverside City College

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Description:

Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: DEA-20. Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in the Dental Assistant Program. This course is designed to meet the state and national accreditation requirements for an approved Dental Assistant Program. This course includes the production, characteristics, and biological effects of radiation, the function, components and operation of the x-ray unit; radiation protection and monitoring; chemistry and techniques associated with x-ray film development. Introduction to anatomical landmarks, intraoral long-cone radiographic techniques for exposing bitewing, periapical and occlusal films are taught in this course. 18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.rcc.edu/riverside/

Phone Number:

(951) 222-8000 ext 8979

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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