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CCOG for DA 9406 Spring 2024

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Course Number:
DA 9406
Course Title:
Dental Assisting Practicum
Credit Hours:
1-5
Lecture Hours:
0
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Upgrading for dental assistants who have been out of the field for a prolonged period of time, or who feel their skills are out of date.

Addendum to Course Description

This course is not part of the one year certificate curriculum in Dental Assisting.

Intended Outcomes for the course

The outcome and curriculum will reflect the individual needs of the student.
 

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Evaluation methods will be based upon the competencies and skills identified as reflecting the individual students needs. Evaluation will be to the same standard as that used in the 9 month certificate program.

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

After an advising appointment and skill/knowledge assessment, competencies will be established that will fulfill the needs of the individual student and satisfy the requirements of the department and college.