Dental Careers
Health Science & Medical Technology Industry Sector
Health Science & Medical Technology Industry Sector
Course Information
Instructor:
Katie Atkin
Location:
Pacific Crest Academy
6540 Koki Lane
El Dorado, CA 95623
Time:
1:45 - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Length of Course:
Full school year (August - May)
Students must start the course at the beginning of the fall semester.
First semester will be spent in the classroom. Second semester will be spent at a community classroom site and student will attend class one day a week.
Credits:
15 credits per semester with a passing grade.
Course description
This class is designed to provide the student with entry-level dental assisting skills, including everything from dental office procedures and practices to dental patient care. Community Classroom training site placements are available in local dental offices during the second semester. These placements offer the opportunity to participate in the care of patients in a dental environment, while networking and obtaining information for future education and employment. The student is encouraged to develop advanced knowledge of the dental profession after completion of this course, while working as a dental assistant or by attending one of the colleges offering dental related instruction.
Certifications Earned
American Heart Association CPR Certificate
Infection Control Certificate
Dental Radiology Safety Certificate
Dental Practice Act Certificate
Enrollment Eligibility
High school juniors and seniors who are age 16 or older are eligible to enroll in this course.
Course Prerequisites
Students must provide their own transportation to class.
Students may be required to have a background check.
High school juniors and seniors must request this course through their Counseling Office during their school's course selection period (January - February).
Career Links
Health Science & Medical Technology
BLS: Healthcare Occupations1
BLS: Healthcare Occupations2
CA Career Center
O*Net: Health Care & Social Assistance
Salary Surfer: http://salarysurfer.cccco.edu/Salaries.aspx