Dental Assisting Certificate Full-time Program Map

Semester 1 (11 Credits)

• SDV 101 - Orientation to Health Science Credit Hours: 1
• HLT 105 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Credit Hours: 1
• ENG 111 - College Composition I Credit Hours: 3
• ITE 152 - Introduction to Digital Literacy Credit Hours: 3
• PSY 230 - Developmental Psychology Credit Hours: 3

Semester 2 (12 Credits)

• DNA 100 - Introduction to Oral Health Professions Credit Hours: 1
• DNA 103 - Introduction to Oral Health Credit Hours: 1
• DNA 108 - Dental Science Credit Hours: 3
• DNA 109 - Practical Infection Control Credit Hours: 3
• DNA 120 - Community Health Credit Hours: 1
• DNA 113 - Chairside Assisting I Credit Hours: 3

Semester 3 (3 Credits)

• DNA 130 - Dental Office Management Credit Hours: 3

Semester 4 (13 Credits)

• DNA 110 - Dental Materials Credit Hours: 3
• DNA 114 - Chairside Assisting II Credit Hours: 4
• DNA 119 - Dental Therapeutics Credit Hours: 1
• DNA 134 - Dental Radiology and Practicum Credit Hours: 3
• DNA 190 - Coordinated Internship in Dental Assisting Credit Hours: 2

Semester 5 (5 Credits)

• DNA 196 - On-Site Training in Dental Assisting Credit Hours: 5

Total Required Program Credit Hours: 44

Courses should be taken in order listed.