Dental Assisting Certificate - Day Program

The Dental Assisting Certificate provides the student with knowledge and practical skills required to perform entry level dental assisting functions competently. Three hundred hours of practical experience is provided in local dental offices to demonstrate the student’s competence in performing dental assisting skills. Students who successfully pass the Certification for Dental Assistants examination sponsored by the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. become Certified Dental Assistants.

A minimum of 37 credits is required for graduation.

Accreditation

The Dental Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60611, (312) 440-4653; https://www.ada.org/en/coda

Additional Admission Criteria and Information

Please find additional information here: Required Forms/Criteria Packets for Health Programs.

CORI/CHRI/SORI

Students interested in participation in this academic program may be required to undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) check and/or a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check. For more information, visit the CORI/CHRI/SORI page on the NECC website.

Northern Essex Community College is committed to the success of every student. Students with legal issues in their background will meet with a committee as part of the CORI/CHRI/SORI process and will receive guidance and counseling throughout the review of their records. NECC personnel make every effort to help students prepare for careers in their chosen field. Students are encouraged to seek assistance and support.

CPR

Students are required to be CPR Certified at the Health Care Provider/Professional Rescuer level prior to the start of clinical courses.

Drug Screening

Students enrolled in this academic program may be required to pass a drug screening analysis.

Health

Students are required to complete a health evaluation, including the Hepatitis B immunization series, prior to final acceptance to the Program.

Student Professional Liability Insurance

Students are required to carry professional liability insurance. The premium is to be paid at the time of course registration.

Requirements

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIO101Human Biology

3

OR

BIO122Anatomy & Physiology II

4

DAS101Dental Assisting I

5

DAS102Dental Materials and Procedures

4

DAS111Dental Radiology I

3

DAS120Dental Science

3

DAS122Dental Practice Management

2

DAS202Dental Assisting II

4

DAS212Dental Radiology II

1

DAS250Dental Seminar

1

DAS290Dental Assisting Practicum

5

ENG101English Composition I

3

PSY101Introduction to Psychology

3

Schedule Tips: DAS101, DAS102, DAS111, DAS120 offered FALL ONLY; DAS122, DAS202, DAS212, DAS250, DAS290 offered SPRING ONLY

Courses with Prerequisites: DAS101, DAS122, DAS202, DAS212, DAS250, DAS290, BIO122

Courses with Corequisites: DAS101, DAS102

Milestone Courses: DAS111, DAS212

Recommended Course Sequence/Pathway Dental Assisting Certificate

Course NumberTitleCredits

Year 1 Fall

Course NumberTitleCredits
DAS101Dental Assisting I

5

DAS102Dental Materials and Procedures

4

DAS111Dental Radiology I

3

DAS120Dental Science

3

ENG101English Composition I

3

PSY101Introduction to Psychology

3

Year 1 Spring

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIO101Human Biology

3

OR

BIO122Anatomy & Physiology II

4

DAS122Dental Practice Management

2

DAS202Dental Assisting II

4

DAS212Dental Radiology II

1

DAS250Dental Seminar

1

DAS290Dental Assisting Practicum

5

Total Credit Hours: 37