Dental Assisting Program Academic

Advising

Jessica Alvarado - Health Professions Counselor

Lane Community College

DAProgram@lanecc.edu

General Advising Information

Individual questions can be answered

by emailing DAProgram@lanecc.edu

Only meet with the HP Advising Team

for guidance

Requirements may change each year so

it is important to keep updated by

viewing our Academic Advising

Resource in Moodle

• Enrolling in Moodle will allow us to email you

updates about the program and other

important advising information

Health Professions Website

Application information and forms can be found at

www.lanecc.edu/hp - choose the Dental Assisting link and then choose

the Application Information link

Career & Employment Information

Students can review Section 3 of the Academic Advising Resource for additional career and educational options

Oregon CIS http://oregoncis.uoregon.edu/home/ can be useful Career Research tool

Contact Career Center 541- 463-5223 for more information

Program and career overview is provided at the Health Professions website

95-100% of graduates find employment in the Eugene/Springfield area

Program is accredited by:

American Dental Association / Commission on Dental Accreditation (ADA/CODA)

211 East Chicago Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60611

800.621.8099 or 312.440.4653

DA Program Overview

Program of Study

Fall Entry Prerequisites typically take 1-2 terms or 4 terms to complete

depending on which Health Science sequence you choose. Students can apply

without any coursework but will receive application points for each

recommended course listed

Fall Entry courses =(Basic Health Care Certificate + DA approved Human

Relations) – accepted students must complete all required pre-requisites prior to

the start of the program

Courses must be completed with a C or higher (C- is ineligible)

Year 1 – Accepted students complete 1st year core theory and clinical practice

courses. See Catalog information

Application Information

Application deadline is typically early Spring term for the upcoming Fall entry

Coursework completed Winter term and before will be eligible for points on the application. Do not

apply until Winter term grades appear on a submitted transcript

Register for Spring and Summer courses that are required for Fall entry even though they cannot be listed

on your application for points

If accepted - all courses must be completed by the end of Summer term for Fall entry

A second application period may open in May if openings are still available

Enrollment is typically limited to 30 Oregon residents per year

For most courses - A’s are worth more than B’s and B’s are worth more than C’s. C- or less is

ineligible

Acceptance decisions are based on application points and successful completion of all

application steps (background check, mandatory orientation, etc…)

Preparing to Apply

Be admitted to Lane as a Credit Student with an assigned L number.

Be an Oregon Resident within 90 days prior to date of application

Be on track to complete a High School Diploma or GED prior to Fall Entry

Review all application materials and complete all Dental Assisting application steps

Courses completed at other institutions must be considered equivalent or substituted with an approved course before applying

Courses completed by end of

Winter term will receive

application points on C or higher

(C- is ineligible)

If accepted - All coursers must be

completed by the end of Summer

term for Fall entry

MTH 052 or higher

DA approved Human Relations See DA information in catalog

WR 121 WR 122 and WR 123 accepted or

prior BA/BS degree

HO 150 + HO 152 (within 7years)

or

BI 231, 232, 233 (within 7 years)

HO 100

HO 110

CIS 101 or CS 120 (within 5 years)

EL 115, EL 115R or EL 115H Application points only – not

required for Fall entry

Any paid Dental Office work

experience and completion of a

prior degree Associate level or

higher

Application points only with

submitted documentation – not

required for Fall entry

Preparing to Apply cont.

Read through Section 1 in our Academic Advising Resource in Moodle to review requirements, application packet and get instructions on how to fill out the application forms

Application forms and supporting documents are submitted via email only Application forms that are scanned, handwritten, or Google docs will not

be accepted

Supporting documents can be scanned

Application payment is submitted online

Required Courses/

Transfer Information

Courses completed at other schools must be considered equivalent or

be approved for use in the application PRIOR to submitting the

application

Please review the Transfer Advising Information in Section 4 of DA’s Academic Advising in Moodle if you:

Have previous coursework that you think will be equivalent to or will substitute for the DA pre-reqs and program course requirements

If you have prior math, writing or health science courses and need an override to register for a subsequent course

Health Science Options

Health Science options: choose one sequence

1. BI 231, BI 232 and BI 233 – within 7 years of Fall entry

• Prerequisite is BI 112/CH112. CH 112 prerequisite is MTH 052 or higher or testing

into MTH 065 or higher

• “A” and “B” grades are worth the same points on the application

2. HO 150 and HO 152 – within 7 years of Fall entry

• HO 100 can co-req with HO 150 or take HO 100 the term before HO 150

• An “A” grade is worth more points than a “B” grade for HO 150/152

Both Health Science sequences will meet the Basic Health Care requirements

Preparing to take

BI 231 or HO 150

BI112 and CH112 courses (known as Biobonds) are the

pre-reqs for BI 231 – the first Anatomy and Physiology

course

Getting into BI 112/CH 112 – two options:

Passing Lane’s math placement testing OR

passing MTH 052 or higher with a C- or higher

Some students may have coursework that will allow them

to meet the pre-req for BI112/CH112 or BI 231

Take unofficial transcripts to the Science Department

office. The Science department representative will

determine if you can register for BI 112/CH 112 or BI

231 or one of the other anatomy courses

If you put BI 231 on the application – you must complete

the rest of the series (BI 232 – 233) prior to Fall entry

HO 100 Medical Terminology is the pre-req to HO 150

If you have the equivalent of HO 100 – contact an HO

150 instructor and show them your unofficial transcript.

The instructor will let you know if you can register for HO

150

HO 100 and HO 150 can be taken together as co-

reqs in one term, but this is not recommended

HO 150 is the pre-req to HO 152 – cannot be taken

together

If you put HO 150 on your application – you must

complete the rest of the series (HO 152) prior to Fall

entry

BI 231

HO 150

Read Section 4 (How to use the Transfer Tool) in the Academic Advising section in Moodle for more

detailed instructions

Math Requirement

Courses considered equivalent to or higher than Lane’s MTH 052

will meet the program and application requirement

MTH 020 or passing a math placement test is the pre-req to MTH 052 and MTH 060

Students may use testing into MTH 065 or higher

Testing must be done within the past year

A math course will still be required for degree completion and Basic Health Certificate

completion

Math sequence is : MTH 010, MTH 020, MTH 052 or MTH 060

English Composition Course

WR 121, WR 122 or WR 123 will be accepted – choose the higher

grade from one of these courses

WR 115 is the prerequisite for WR 121

WR 121 is the prerequisite course for WR 122 and 123

Students with a BA/BS will get full points for WR 121 if degree

awarded appears on a submitted transcript

Degree must be from US accredited institution

Medical Terminology

HO 100 Medical Terminology or equivalent course

HO 100 is recommend prior to taking HO 150 or BI 231

Course options are traditional in-person and online

The course typically has a verbal final examination even for the

online course

HO 110 –

Health Care Office Procedures

HO 110 Health Care Office Procedures or equivalent course

HO 110 Administrative Medical Office Procedures will be accepted

Name change effective Summer 2015

Course is typically offered online

There isn’t a pre-req for this course

Human Relations Course

Human Relations course options selected for the DA Program are listed on page 2 of the Lane Catalog for DA – see Human Relations course list

Students need to select one approved option to meet the program requirement (3-4 credits)

Not all courses considered Human Relations will meet DA program requirements. Only look at the catalog under DA for the approved DA Human Relations list

The COMM prefix replaced SP starting Summer 2014

If your course is on the transfer tool as equivalent to SP – it is equivalent. In a few years – a new equivalency will need to be established if your course transfers as SP instead of COMM

List is subject to change – email DAProgram@lanecc.edu for updated information and suggested courses

Computer Course

Choice of:

1. CIS 101 Computer Fundamentals (3 credits)

2. CS 120 Concepts of Computing: Information Processing (4 credits)

One computer course is required prior to Fall entry and can be used for application points

Either course must be within 5 years of Fall entry

CS 120 is worth more points than CIS 101

Additional Application Points

The list below is NOT required for DA Program certificate or application

Additional Application Points: Effective Learning course options choose one -

EL115, EL 115H or EL 115R

Students who take EL 115R with RD 087 can use EL 115R for extra points. EL 115 or EL 115H should not be taken if you took EL 115R

Prior college degree: Associate, bachelors, masters, or higher.

Transcript must indicate degree granted

Degree must be from US accredited institution

Paid Dental Work Experience: Students may be eligible for application points for any Paid Work Experience in a Dental Office

Must be verified by pay stubs or W2s. Submit documentation. 415 or more hours

Fall Entry Requirements

Attend Mandatory Orientation for accepted and alternate students

Complete Fall Entry courses that were not used on the application for points

Obtain required immunizations, physical and back ground check and CPR– as instructed in orientation above – this information is provided in the Mandatory Orientation

Do not obtain these until you attend the orientation

Submit proof of High School Diploma or GED

Scanned copy accepted

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What kind of grades do I need to be competitive?

A: To be competitive you should list most if not all of the Fall entry requirements and have a strong pre-req GPA.

Q: How many points can I earn toward the application to be competitive?

A: The points can vary each year so we suggest you apply if you are eligible.

Q: I am having trouble doing the application – where can I go for help?

A: Please read over Section 1 in Moodle for information about how to do the online application. Help with Adobe can be obtained in the ATC (building 2). Your advising team can answer questions, but cannot sit and do the application with you. Email your concerns to DAProgram@lanecc.edu

FAQ Continued

Q: What happens after the applications are submitted?

A: Register for classes required for Fall entry and you will be notified in mid May

about your application status.

Q: How long is the waiting list?

A: There is no waiting list. Students are either accepted, placed on an alternate list

or not accepted.

Q: How will I manage that workload each term during the program?

A: Dental Assisting is a concentrated program that requires good reading and

study skills. Using tutoring and talking to your peers and instructors are

recommended. Students are on campus most of the day and spend a minimum of

24 hours per week spring term in cooperative education community clinical sites.

Tips for Success

Don’t do this alone. Ask for help (use tutoring, advisors, counselors)

Consider less than full-time to perform well in each class

Do informational interviews or job shadowing to see if this is what you really want

Get work in the Health Care field to see what opportunities exist in the medical world

Seek advising the second or third week of the term to check-in and get updates – typically this is the slowest time of each term

Register early to help with your term-by-term planning and to gain access to high demand courses