Dental Assisting (RHS)

750 hours/12 months/Instructor-Facilitated/Certificate Program

Course Code: AHP-DA15

TP#: DA15 Course Cost: $ 3,695.00

Texas A&M University~KingsvilleIn partnership with 360training.com

700 University Blvd Kingsville, TX 78363-8202

http://www.tamuk.edu/continuinged/(866)-991-3921 or (361) 593-2861

OVERVIEW

The purpose of this program is to familiarize students with all areas of administrative and clinical dental assisting focusing on the responsibilities required to function as an assistant in a dental practice. This program prepares students for entry-level positions as a chair-side dental assistant. This course covers the history of dentistry, introduction to the dental office, the legal aspects of dentistry, introduction to oral anatomy, dental operatory, introduction to tooth structure (primary and permanent teeth), the oral cavity; and other areas.

OBJECTIVES

This program prepares students for and includes a voucher for the Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Exam through Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).

The program also includes an optional unpaid clinical externship at a local healthcare provider. Additional fees may apply for a background check, drug test and other externship site testing requirements. Students are responsible for any additional fees due at the time of placement in the optional externship.

Learning Objectives:• List and describe the equipment and materials used by dental assistants.• Describe and apply best practices in chairside dental assisting.• Demonstrate facility with dental office procedures and operations.• Describe best practices for infectious disease control in a dental office.• Describe best practices for radiographic imaging in a dental office.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES INSTRUCTOR SERVICES CAREER SERVICES

Study Groups Answer Questions Time Management Assistance

Student Success Calls Mentoring Labor Market Information

Study Schedules 24-hour Reply Time National Certification Information

Technical Support Industry Information Externships

Extensions Exam Reviews and Feedback Check-in Emails

Leave of Absence Write Recommendations Student Feedback Surveys

Transcript Requests On the Spot Test Results

Completion Certificates Progress Emails/Phone Calls

Student Feedback Surveys Student Feedback Surveys

STUDENT SERVICES

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PROGRAM OUTLINE:Dental Assisting

Module 1: Room and Patient Preparation• Preparing the Treatment Room• Seating and Preparing the Patient

Module 2: Equipment Preparation and Maintenance• Selecting Appropriate Equipment• Preparing Trays for Various Procedures PreparingImpression Trays

• Ensuring Proper Operation of Dental Handpieces

Module 3: Materials Preparation and Maintenance• Selecting Appropriate Equipment• Preparing and Storing Impression Materials Preparing andStoring Sedatives and Palliative Materials

• Preparing and Storing Finishing, Polishing, and Cleaning Agents• Manipulating and Storing Laboratory Materials• Conducting Laboratory Procedures

Module 4: Four-Handed Dentistry• Practicing Four-Handed Dentistry (Introduction)• Positioning Equipment for Access and VisibilityTransferring Instruments

Module 5: Assistance during Procedures• Managing the Patient’s Experience• Preparing the Oral Cavity Maintaining Field of Operation• Applying Fluoride and Polishing Teeth• Assisting with Anesthesia• Performing a Vitality Test• Placing and Removing Temporary Cement• Controlling Minor Bleeding

Module 6: Data Collection and Recording• Conducting the Preliminary Physical Examination• Charting Aiding Diagnoses• Recording Patient Responses to Drugs or Medication• Documenting the Treatment Plan

Module 7: Emergency Prevention and Management• Identifying Medical Conditions That May Trigger Emergencies• Utilizing Preventative Measures for Drug Administration• Responding to Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office• Recognizing Symptoms of and Responding Dental Emergencies• Assembling and Maintaining Emergency Supplies

Module 8: Patient Education• Managing Oral Health• Monitoring Good Nutrition Providing Pre and PostTreatment Instructions

Module 9: Office Operations• Controlling Inventory• Maintaining Equipment and Instruments Communicating with

Patients and Team Members• Scheduling Appointments and Initiating Referrals• Managing Financial Records

Module 10: Legal Issues• Maintaining Confidentiality of Patient Records• Obtaining Consent for Routine and Emergency Care• Respecting a Patient’s Right to Privacy• Dealing with Threats and Non-compliance• Ensuring Compliance with OSHA and CDC Guidelines

Module 11: Introduction to Infectious Diseases• Understanding Infectious Diseases• The Impact of Disease Transmission• Promoting Immunization

Module 12: Infectious Disease Control• Preventing Cross- Contamination• Maintaining Aseptic Conditions• Sterilizing Instruments• Disinfecting the Workplace, Equipment, and Supplies

Module 13: Occupational Safety• Following OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Regulations• Following OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard Regulations• Incorporating Engineering and Workplace Controls• Applying Appropriate First-Aid Procedures• Documenting and Reporting Incidents

Module 14: Radiographic Techniques and Equipment• Understanding Radiographic Techniques• Selecting Radiographic Equipment• Acquiring Radiographic Images

Module 15: Radiographic Imaging• Radiographic Exposure• Intraoral Imaging• Extraoral Imaging• Digital Radiography• Evaluating Radiographic Images

Module 16: Radiographic Precautions• Preventing Cross- Contamination• Understanding ADA/CDC and OSHA Guidelines

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NATIONAL CERTIFICATION DETAILS

There are no eligibility requirements for taking the RHS exam. Therefore, anyone can take this exam. A voucher for Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Exam, DANB is included.

Though this program meets employment requirements in most states, some states require applicants to be DANB Certified Dental Assistants. This requires two additional certifications, Infection Control (ICE) and General Chairside Assisting (GC).

Module 17: Patient Management During Radiography• Addressing Patient Concerns• Managing Special-Needs Patients

Module 18: Radiographic Film Processing• Working with Processing Solutions• Working with Film Processors• Taking Necessary Precautions

Module 19: Radiographic Image Mounting and Labeling• Mounting Radiographic Images• Identifying Anatomical Structures in Radiographic Images• Preparing Radiographic Images for Viewing and Duplication

Module 20: Radiation Safety for the Patient• Operating Radiographic Equipment Safely• Protecting the Patient from Unnecessary X-Radiation

Module 21: Radiation Safety for the Operator and Other Staff• Protecting the Operator and Other Staff from

Unnecessary X-Radiation• Monitoring Individual X-Radiation Exposure

Externship Details40 Hour Externship

Students must achieve an 85% grade or better on all course quizzes, module exams, final exams and complete a minimum of 50 course hours throughout the e-learning program. Additionally, to be eligible for the clinical externship process students must pass a background check and a drug screen to be placed in a healthcare facility.

Students who participate in a clinical must be able to submit the following if required by their site (which is collected by TAMUK's externship coordinator):• Background check (Federal and/or state)• Drug Screen• Immunization record (or be able to obtain any immunizations required)• 2 step TB test• Flu Shot• CPR certification

Transfer Agreement:Upon successful completion of the Dental Assisting Program, students are eligible to receive 22.5 credits toward National American University’s Associate of Applied Science in Management Degree. Ask your admissions advisor to review the Articulation Transfer document.

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National American University 90 Credits

CAMPUS:

STUDENT NAME

STUDENTI.D. NO.

22.5TRN OFFICIAL TRN OFFICIAL

TRN OFFICIAL TRN OFFICIAL

MAJOR CORE (28.5) GEN ED CORE (39)

CAT NO PREREQ CR EARNED CODE COMMUNICATIONS (13.5)

AC2760 Financial Accounting for Managers CS1301 & MT1050 4.5 CAT NO PREREQ CR EARNED CODE

EC2050 Macroeconomics (MA1500^ or MA2000) & MT1050 4.5 EN1150 Composition I EN1000^ 4.5

EC2100 Microeconomics MT1050 4.5 EN1300 Composition II EN1150 4.5

MG3000 Marketing MT2050 4.5 EN2100 OR

Speech OR

MT1050 Introduction to Business 4.5 EN2150 Interpersonal Professional Communication

MT2050 Principles of Management MT1050 4.5 0

MT3651 Business Management Capstone ** ① 1.5 SCIENCE (4.5)

0 4.5

SPECIALTY/TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL CORE (22.5)0

Maximum 22.5/Minimum 13.5 credits MATHEMATICS (4.5)

If the maximum 22.5 credits are not met in the Specialty Core, the MA2000 Quantitative Reasoning CS1301 4.5

difference must be made up by choosing business/accounting/CI electives0

22.5 HUMANITIES/BEHAVIORAL/SOCIAL SCIENCE (4.5)

x < 4.5

x 0

x GENERAL EDUCATION (12)

x CS1201ᴥ Juggling College, Life, and Career: Set up for Success! 5

BUSINESS/ACCOUNTING/CI ELECTIVES22.5 CS1301ᴥ Do the Numbers! Achieving

College and Career Success 5

Business electives include EC, FN, LA, MG, MT, OL, and OM courses CS2086 Career Path Planning Sophomore Status 2

4.5 ᴥTransfer students with an associate degree or 60 or more quarter credits 0

4.5 are not required to complete CS1201 and CS1301. CS1410 or CS1420 may

^ Or placement recommendation0 serve in place of either course or as an open elective.

① Completion of all other Major Core courses PREREQUISITE COURSES (if applicable)

** Capstone course (minimum "c" grade required) EN1000 4.5

Graduation Requirements--

A minimum 2.0 GPA is required overall and in Major Core Residents of the state of MN or students attending any MN campus:

See catalog for additional graduation requirements < must take a Humanities elective

NAU residency requirements apply.

UPDATED:

SS226-16 EFFECTIVE 9/16 The university reserves the right to correct clerical errors

4.5EN1150 (EN2150 Only)

Date 1.16.19(Last) (First)

TRANSFER CREDITS 22.5

COLLEGE COLLEGE

MeditecCOLLEGE COLLEGE

MANAGEMENT Associate of Applied Science Degree

x

x

x

x

Dental Assisting Certificate

HIGH SCHOOL

ARTICULATION TRANSFERMeditec - Dental Assisting Certificate to AAS Management

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Texas A&M University~KingsvilleIn partnership with 360training.com

700 University Blvd Kingsville, TX 78363-8202

http://www.tamuk.edu/continuinged/(866)-991-3921 or (361) 593-2861