Dental Assisting

The Dental Assistant certificate program is one year of full-time study.  Class enrollment is limited.  Students must meet the regular UNM Gallup admission criteria and are selected for the Dental Assistant program based upon personal interview, pre-admission test scores, and high school or previous college records.  The Dental Assistant's range of duties is filled with possibilities.  The Assistant may comfort an anxious patient, bill insurance companies, and assist the dentist in providing treatment to patients.  Through strong educational preparation the dental assistant may assume responsibilities which are within his/her abilities and are recognized by the state practice act. 

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS      36 Credit hours

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS	3 Credits
C&J 221 Interpersonal Communication	3

 

CORE REQUIREMENTS	26 Credits
HCDA 120T DA Pre-Clinical I	4
HCDA 101T Intro to Dental Assisting	3
HCDA 125T DA Pre-Clinical II	3
HCDA 130T Dental Radiology	3
HCDA 140T Preventive Dentistry	3
HCDA 164T Seminar in Dental Assisting	3
HCDA 145T Clinical I	3
HCDA 155T Clinical II	4

 

ELECTIVES	9 Credits
HCHS 111T Medical Terminology	3
HCHS 114T Concepts of Disease	4