Dental Assisting - Harcum College

Dental Assisting from Harcum College is a Campus Associate Dentistry degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Overview A Dental Assistant performs specific procedures on patients, exposes and processes radiographs, assists chairside, prepares and delivers dental materials, and participates in laboratory procedures. Dental Assistants may perform only under the direct supervision of a dentist. Program Goals The Dental Assisting program strives to prepare the student to function efficiently as an integral member of the dental team by utilizing various educational experiences. Students will be able to: Perform the clinical, laboratory, administrative, and educational skills of a dental assistant needed for various dental environments. Demonstrate effective asepsis and infection control management according to accepted guidelines. Practice dental assisting within the legal and ethical boundaries set forth by the state. Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning and professional advancement in the healthcare delivery system. Demonstrate effective communication skills with patients and other dental team members. The Dental Assisting/EFDA Program's Technical Standards, Graduate Competencies and policies regarding individuals with bloodborne infectious diseases are available upon request from the Admissions Office. Application Requirements Acceptance into the Dental Assistant program is dependent upon the following entrance requirements: Completed Harcum College application Official high school transcript SAT scores (required for students under age 24 only) Official college transcript(s), if applicable Completion of high school Biology (with lab) and college preparatory mathematics with a grade of C or higher (or vocational training in Dental Assisting) Personal essay TOEFL scores are required for students for whom English is a second language An interview is recommended Accepted students must show proof of the following: Physical examination Hepatitis vaccination PPD test Current medical insurance coverage to be maintained throughout program Current criminal background clearance and child abuse checks View more details on Harcum College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Dentistry courses.