DA - Dental Assisting Outcomes
One-Year Certificate: Dental Assisting
The purpose of the Dental Assisting Program is to offer students a quality dental assisting education encompassing the broadest possible scope of patient care, education and service to the community in a learner-focused environment. All aspects of the dental assisting program are continually assessed to provide on-going excellence and continuing improvement. In keeping with the Portland Community College mission, the program provides an atmosphere that encourages each individual’s potential.
- Students will be competent as defined by the document “competencies for the Dental Assisting graduate.”
- Provide adequate support to enhance students ability to successfully complete the program.
- Maintain competent faculty and staff with relevant experience and expertise.
- Maintain an active advisory committee.
- Satisfy students with the quality of their dental assisting education.
- Satisfy patients with the quality of the dental services provided.
- Prepare Students to successfully complete certification examinations.