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Apprenticeship Requirements

Dental Assistant

Apprenticeship 50-508-2

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Effective: August 2025

First Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
508-101 Dental Health Safety 1 Program student Prepares dental auxiliary students to respond proactively to dental emergencies, control infection, prevent disease, adhere to OSHA Standards, and safely manage hazardous materials. Students also take patient vital signs and collect patient medical/dental histories. This course is a WTCS aligned course required in both the Dental Hygienist and Dental Assisting programs.
Course #: 508-101
Title: Dental Health Safety
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student Prepares dental auxiliary students to respond proactively to dental emergencies, control infection, prevent disease, adhere to OSHA Standards, and safely manage hazardous materials. Students also take patient vital signs and collect patient medical/dental histories. This course is a WTCS aligned course required in both the Dental Hygienist and Dental Assisting programs.
508-113 Dental Materials 2 Program student; 508-101 or concurrent Prepares dental auxiliary students to handle and prepare dental materials such as liners, bases, cements, amalgam, resin restorative materials, gypsum products, and impression materials. They also learn to take alginate impressions on peers and clean removable appliances. This course is aligned to serve students in the Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistant programs.
Course #: 508-113
Title: Dental Materials
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 508-101 or concurrent Prepares dental auxiliary students to handle and prepare dental materials such as liners, bases, cements, amalgam, resin restorative materials, gypsum products, and impression materials. They also learn to take alginate impressions on peers and clean removable appliances. This course is aligned to serve students in the Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistant programs.
508-304 Dental & General Anatomy 2 Program student; 508-101 or concurrent Prepares dental assistant students to apply fundamentals of general and dental anatomy to informed decision-making and to professional communication with colleagues and patients.
Course #: 508-304
Title: Dental & General Anatomy
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 508-101 or concurrent Prepares dental assistant students to apply fundamentals of general and dental anatomy to informed decision-making and to professional communication with colleagues and patients.
508-306 Dental Assistant Clinical 3 Program student; 508-101 or concurrent; Corequisite: 508-113, 508-304 Students apply skills developed in Dental and General Anatomy, Dental Health Safety, Dental Chairside, Dental Materials, Dental Radiography, and Professionalism in a clinical setting with patients. Emphasizes integration of core abilities and basic occupational skills.
Course #: 508-306
Title: Dental Assistant Clinical
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 508-101 or concurrent; Corequisite: 508-113, 508-304 Students apply skills developed in Dental and General Anatomy, Dental Health Safety, Dental Chairside, Dental Materials, Dental Radiography, and Professionalism in a clinical setting with patients. Emphasizes integration of core abilities and basic occupational skills.
  Total Credits: 8  
Total Credits: 8

Second Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
508-103 Dental Radiography 2 Program student; 508-101 or concurrent Prepares dental auxiliary students to operate x-ray units and expose bitewing, periapical, extra oral, and occlusal images. Emphasis is placed on protection against x-ray hazards. Students also process, mount, and evaluate dental images for diagnostic value. In this course, students demonstrate competency on a manikin. In addition, students expose bitewing and periapical images on patients in the clinical portion of their program. This course also provides the background in radiographic theory required for students to make informed decisions and adjustments.
Course #: 508-103
Title: Dental Radiography
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 508-101 or concurrent Prepares dental auxiliary students to operate x-ray units and expose bitewing, periapical, extra oral, and occlusal images. Emphasis is placed on protection against x-ray hazards. Students also process, mount, and evaluate dental images for diagnostic value. In this course, students demonstrate competency on a manikin. In addition, students expose bitewing and periapical images on patients in the clinical portion of their program. This course also provides the background in radiographic theory required for students to make informed decisions and adjustments.
508-302 Dental Chairside 5 Program student; 508-101 or concurrent; Corequisite: 508-103, 508-307 Prepares dental assistant students to chart oral cavity structures, dental pathology, and restorations and to assist a dentist with basic dental procedures including examinations, pain control, amalgam restoration, and cosmetic restoration. Students will also develop the ability to educate patients about preventive dentistry, brushing and flossing techniques, and dental procedures, using lay terminology. Throughout the course, students will apply decoding strategies to the correct use and interpretation of dental terminology.
Course #: 508-302
Title: Dental Chairside
Credits: 5
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 508-101 or concurrent; Corequisite: 508-103, 508-307 Prepares dental assistant students to chart oral cavity structures, dental pathology, and restorations and to assist a dentist with basic dental procedures including examinations, pain control, amalgam restoration, and cosmetic restoration. Students will also develop the ability to educate patients about preventive dentistry, brushing and flossing techniques, and dental procedures, using lay terminology. Throughout the course, students will apply decoding strategies to the correct use and interpretation of dental terminology.
508-307 Dental Assistant Professional 1 Program student; 508-101 or concurrent; Corequisite: 508-103, 508-302 Prepares dental assistant students for professional success in a dental practice or another dental health care environment. Students develop professional appearance and image. More importantly, they learn to work within ethical guidelines and legal frameworks. In preparation for entering the work force, dental assistants customize or develop their portfolios and lay out an ongoing professional development plan.
Course #: 508-307
Title: Dental Assistant Professional
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 508-101 or concurrent; Corequisite: 508-103, 508-302 Prepares dental assistant students for professional success in a dental practice or another dental health care environment. Students develop professional appearance and image. More importantly, they learn to work within ethical guidelines and legal frameworks. In preparation for entering the work force, dental assistants customize or develop their portfolios and lay out an ongoing professional development plan.
  Total Credits: 8  
Total Credits: 8

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Minimum Program Credits Required: 16

2.0 Minimum Program Cumulative GPA Required for Graduation
If a student does not enroll in any courses at CVTC for two or more consecutive semesters, the student will be required to reapply with Admissions. Students must abide by any changes in admission requirements and degree requirements.

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