DWD - INTraining

Provider Information

Name:

University of Evansville

Provider Location Address:

1800 Lincoln Avenue
Evansville, IN 47722

Provider Location Status:

Staff Approved

URL:

https://www.evansville.edu/centerforlearning/

Summary

Description Description

Qualifications of Instructors:

Priscilla Garcia

Priscilla Garcia, RDA, CPP, is a dental professional with over 20 years of industry experience. She began her career in dentistry as a chair-side dental assistant in 2002. Her work has included working chair-side and in an administrative capacity in general and specialty practices.

Priscilla has a wealth of knowledge and expertise, which she leveraged to begin teaching dental assisting part-time at Collin College in 2016. She transitioned to program managing and teaching dental assisting full-time with Collin College in 2017.

Program Description:

What you will learn

Describe the roles for each member of the dental team and twelve dental specialties
Define the legal and ethical practice of dental assisting, including HIPAA
Explain deciduous and permanent dentition along with their functions in dental anatomy and pathology
Describe the chain of infection, transmission routes, and infection control for the dental practice, along with OSHA regulations
Summarize the role of the dental assistant in pharmacology, nutrition, and interaction with a variety of patients in normal daily activities and emergency situations
Describe the use, care, and preparation of dental instruments for patient care
Outline the necessary components of a patient record prior to dental charting
Use charting techniques to identify dental restorations and disease to create a treatment plan to prevent future disease progression
Set up equipment for anesthesia and sedation.
Describe patient clinical methods and techniques to prevent dental disease
Identify the process of exposing high-quality radiographs in both traditional and digital formats
Describe dental materials, their uses in dental treatment, and skills needed to use them efficiently
Define the dental assistant's role in pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, and cosmetic dentistry
Explain the communication and business needs to maintain a dental business office
State transferable hard and soft skills in order to complete a résumé for a dental assistant position

How you will benefit

Real-world perspectives from experienced dental assistants
Essential information about anatomy and physiology, preventive dentistry, patient care, and communication, radiology, pharmacology, anesthesia, assisting in specialty practices, employment strategies, and much more
Explore the basics of maintaining computerized clinical dental records using Dentrix Practice Management software

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Classification of Instructional Programs:

51.0601 Dental Assisting/Assistant A program that prepares individuals to provide patient care, take dental radiographs (x-ray photographs), prepare patients and equipment for dental procedures, and discharge office administrative functions under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists. Includes instruction in medical record-keeping, general office duties, reception and patient intake, scheduling, equipment maintenance and sterilization, basic radiography, pre- and post-operative patient care and instruction, chairside assisting, taking tooth and mouth impressions, and supervised practice.

Program Prerequisite:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Prerequisites Description:

Hardware Requirements:

This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
The optional Dentrix software requires a PC and cannot be used on a Chromebook or Mac.

Software Requirements:

PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Optional Dentrix Software Requirements*

Operating System Windows* 7 Sp1, 8.1, 10
Memory 8 GB RAM
CPU 4 cores at 2.4 GHz
Local Drive Install Space 40 GB total, 5 GB on C: drive
Monitor 1280x1024

*Students are not required to download the software to complete the course requirements and can follow along with the video tutorials.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

Dental Assisting: A Comprehensive Approach
Dental Assisting Instruments and Materials Guide
Dental Terminology
Flossing and Brushing Teaching Model
Dental Assisting Coloring Book (potential 4-6 week shipping delay)
Dentrix Software (online download) *You are not required to download the software to complete the course requirements and can follow along with the video tutorials.

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

Application Deadlines:

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

Refund Policy:

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Admissions Admissions

% Offered Online: 100
Program Activities:
- % Instructor-Led: 0
- % Lab/Field Work: 0
- % Self-Study: 100
Times Offered: Online
Length of Training: 12 month(s)
Number of Credits: 300 instructional hour(s)
Weekly Clock Hours: Hours
Percent Admitted: 100%

Offered to General Public:

Yes

Career Counseling:

Job Placement Offered:

Placement Assistance Available:

Part-time Enrollment:

Financial Information Financial Information

Tuition:

$2,995.00

Admission Fees:

$0.00

Books:

$0.00

Supplies:

$0.00

Tools:

$0.00

Labs:

$0.00

Miscellaneous:

$0.00

Average Cost Per Credit Hour/Class:

$9.98

Total Cost of Program:

2,995.00

Certificate of Completion:
- $0.00
- Included in the tuition:
- No

Financial Aid Financial Aid

Financial Aid:

G. I. Bill
Institutional Gift Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
Local Gift Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
State Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)

Provider Offers Financial Aid:
No

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Is instruction provided by a provider other than the apprenticeship sponsor?
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