BDA1 Basic Dental Assisting Technical Certificate of Credit

Effective 202612

Offered at the Griffin Campus

Program Entrance Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum Length of Program: 1 terms
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: 14

Program Description

The Basic Dental Assisting certificate program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today's dental offices. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition and retention.

Grading Standards

Grading standards for dental assisting (DENA) courses are very stringent. A grade of C or better is required in all classes.

Contact Us

Luz Ibarra, D.D.S., Program Coordinator

Email: Luzmarina.Ibarra@sctech.edu

Phone: 770.229.3136

Program Courses

Required

DENA 1050Microbiology and Infection Control

3

DENA 1080Dental Anatomy

4

DENA 1340Dental Assisting I: General Chairside

6

DENA 1460Dental Practicum I

1

Total Credit Hours: 14