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Sep 19, 2026
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2026-2027 College Catalog
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DNA 112 - Dental Assisting Externship
3 Credit Hour(s)
1 Lecture Hour(s)
9 Lab Hours(s)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of all fall semester DNA courses. DNA 100 and DNA 102 and DNA 104 and DNA 107 and DNA 108 and DNA 110
A clinical practice learning experience to increase dental assisting skills to job-entry level competency. Clinical assignments in various dental specialty practices, as well as general dentistry practices will provide opportunities for advanced skill development in chairside assisting techniques, clinical support, and business office procedures. Students will demonstrate effective therapeutic communication skills. Ethical, legal, and personal responsibilities, testing and certification requirements, employer-employee relationships, job opportunities, professional development and continuing education, and current techniques/equipment will be discussed in group sessions.
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