Basic Dental Assisting
BDA1
Dental Assistants sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, prepare instrument and material tray setups for each patient procedure, obtain and maintain patients' dental records. During dental procedures, assistants work alongside the dentist to provide assistance. They also instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
Program Length: A full-time student who has registered for classes in the Basic Dental Assisting Certificate can complete the Basic Dental Assisting Certificate in one semester.
Admission Requirements: Students must meet all admission requirements of the college and have reached the age of 18 by the start of clinicals.
Admission into the Dental Assisting program is based on a first come, first served basis, and the program does not maintain a waiting list. Please consult the Dental Assisting web page on the college’s website for specific program admission information.
Certificate Requirements
Requirements List
Total Credit Hours: 14