Dental Assisting Diploma
Program Description (Major Code: DA12)
The Dental Assisting accredited program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today's dental offices. The Dental Assisting program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of dental assisting. Graduates of the program receive a Dental Assisting diploma and are eligible to sit for a national certification examination.
Accrediting Agency:
The Dental Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). CODA is located at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611, (800) 621-8099 or (312) 440-4653.
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Admissions Requirements
- Must be 17 years of age.
- Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of official transcript required to apply.
- Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, English, and Math.
- Transfer of previous post-secondary credits will be determined by the Office of Enrollment Services
- Must be CPR Certified from the American Heart Association - Basic Life Support (BLS) course upon entering the occupational course.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.
Blood and Airborne Pathogens: Students enrolled in Category I and II programs at Atlanta Technical College will be performing tasks in which there is a normal occurrence for exposure to blood, other potentially infectious body materials, and airborne pathogens. These tasks will be performed in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical activities for each occupational training program/course. Students will be required to present documentation of Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis immunizations as a result of potential occupational exposure. Students should contact their program directors for more information. Policies and procedures regarding blood and airborne pathogens may be reviewed at https://tcsg.edu/tcsgpolicy/tcsg_policy_manual.pdf
Course Outline
Curriculum
General Education Courses (9 Credits)
Occupational Courses (46 Credits)
Total Credit Hours: 55
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms (last 9 months externship): 6 Credits
Estimated Program Cost: $8,452