DLA 2202 Clinical Practice

Assignments will be to two private dental offices to provide practical experience in dental assisting. Students will also observe the role of the dental assistant in working with an Oral Surgeon, Pedodontist, Periodontist, Endodontist, and Orthodontist. Five observations are required with no less than 3 hours at each office to ensure observation of a variety of procedures. Online seminars provide the student with opportunities to discuss practical experiences and allow for preparation for the Dental Assisting National Board Exam through discussion, video, and quizzes for review. Students must complete 300 hours of on-the-job work experiences (30 hours per week x 10 weeks). Prerequisite: Completion with a grade of C" or better of DLA 1200 DLA 1201 DLA 1203 DLA 1204 DLA 1205 DLA 1209 DLA 1206 DLA 2200 DLA 2201 DLA 2203 and DLA 1202. Must be taken immediately following DLA 1202 and DLA 2204."

Credits

5

Prerequisite

DLA-1200 DLA-1201 DLA-1203 DLA-1204 DLA-1205 DLA-1209 DLA-1206 DLA-2200 DLA-2201 DLA-2203 DLA-2204 DLA-1202 Minimum grade C -Must be completed prior to taking this course.