Bachelor's in Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant is a Bachelor program taught at Hennepin Technical College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

The Dental Assistant program at Hennepin Technical College prepares students for work as an important member of a professional health team in a dental office or clinic. Students learn chairside duties, assisting the dentist during patient treatment, plus related office and laboratory procedures. The program also covers the MN State Board of Dentistry and expanded functions. Students may earn a Dental Assistant Diploma or an AAS Degree.

The program includes mandatory CPR throughout the entire program, including externships. The final term includes unpaid externships at two different clinics around the Twin Cities. Students apply to the Dental Assistant program in their DNTL 1121 Dental Science class, and no paper applications are accepted.

Modules

• EMSV1020 CPR/First Aid
• COMM1250 Interpersonal Communication
• COMM1260 Small Group Communication
• DNTL1121 Dental Science
• ENGL1100 Writing and Research
• ENGL1250 Short Form Composition and Reporting

The minimum requirements for admission in Dental Assistant at Hennepin Technical College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Hennepin Technical College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Hennepin Technical College as pre-requiste for admission in Dental Assistant.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Prerequisites

• Completed the EMSV1020 CPR/First Aid course or current CPR. CPR must be BLS from either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross and contain a hands-on component.
• COMM1250 Interpersonal Communication (C or better grade) or COMM1260 Small Group Communication (C or better grade)
• DNTL1121 Dental Science (C or better grade)
• ENGL1100 Writing and Research or ENGL1250 Short Form Composition and Reporting (C or better grade)

Important requirements while in the program

• Current certification of Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is mandatory throughout the entire program, including externships.
• Proof of current CPR certification is required in order to take the national certification examination.
• Minnesota law requires a background study for any persons who provide services that involve direct contact with children, patients, and residents at a health or child care facility licensed by the State of Minnesota.
• A written notification is required from a physician or obstetrician for a pregnant student to continue enrollment in Radiology, expanded functions, and clinical externships.

Please check detail of study units at https://hennepintech.edu/program/dental-assistant/

• Dental assistant roles in general dentistry
• Dental specialties including pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, endodontics and periodontics
• Employment in private and group practices
• Employment in government public health clinics
• Employment in dental sales
• Employment in insurance companies
• Employment in educational facilities
• Employment in the armed forces

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