DAST 110 Dental Assisting Clinical Experience I

This course will demonstrate clinical dental assisting skills within a dental practice setting. Students will have an opportunity to observe and practice infection control, patient management, equipment operations, clinical dental assisting, and radiology procedures. A seminar component (via distance learning) will provide a means for discussion for the student clinical experience. Students will perform and record necessary clinical Skill Competency Evaluation forms within practice standards. All required evaluation forms must be completed by date indicated, and mailed or faxed to the appropriate location. Open only to matriculated Dental Assisting students.
NOTE: 90 clinical hours will be required at the clinical site for this course.
Co-requisite(s): DAST 105 Dental Anatomy and Embryology ; DAST 111 Dental Assisting I ; DAST 115 Oral Hygiene Education and Nutrition ; DAST 118 Dental Office Procedures .
Course fee will be required
Terms Offered: Fall
Offered Distance Learning: Yes
Credits: 2
Contact Hours:
Lab: 8