Certificate Options
Dental Assisting
Download Brochure PDF33 units constitute the certificate
Admittance to the dental assisting program requires the student to obtain program application forms and follow outlined procedures for enrollment. Applications and specific information are available from the health sciences department located in the building M Science Complex. A grade of "C" or better in the designated dental assisting classes is required to progress in the program.
| Mandatory | ||
| 1st Semester | (Summer Session) 1 unit | |
| DA 310 | Exploring Career Opportunities | 1 units |
| 2nd Semester | (Fall Session) 16 Units | |
| DA 314 | Introduction to Bio-Dental Science | 3 units |
| DA 317 | Dental Assisting Theory | 7 units |
| DA 318 | Basic Dental Assisting Skills | 3 units |
| DA 319 | Administrative Skills for Dental Assisting | 3 units |
| 3rd Semester | (Spring Semester) 15.5 units | |
| DA 325 | Clinical Dental Procedures | 3.5 units |
| DA 326 | Dental Radiography | 4 units |
| DA 327 | Dental Screening | .5 units |
| DA 328 | Pit and Fissure Sealants | 1units |
| DA 329 | Dental Assisting Practicum | 5 units |
| DA 330 | Coronal Polish | 1 units |
| DA 332 | RDA Law and Ethics | .5 units |
| DA 348 | RDA: Job Success Seminar | .5 units |
| Recommended electives (for both 2nd & 3rd semesters): |
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| DA 380 | Dental Assisting Skills Lab | .5 units |
SPOTLIGHT

Cristal Cervantes
Dental Assisting
""I decided to attend Allan Hancock College because I've found the training program I need and the schedule is flexible. In the future I would like for my daughter to continue her education at Allan Hancock College."
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Video: Dental Assisting student Maricela talks about the real life experience she
gets in the program.
