Program Title
Dental Assisting A.S. Degree
TOPs Code
Dental Assistant (124010)
Projected Start Date
2019-09-01
Catalog Description
The Dental Assisting Program is accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation and
approved by the Dental Board of California. Students receive a comprehensive education including dental sciences, hands-on
practice laboratory, dental radiation safety certification, coronal polishing and sealant certificates, clinical experience in a community
dental practice, state-of-the-art technology, dental business management preparation, and familiarity with dental specialty practices.
Students completing the program are eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board Examination Certified Dental Assistant
(CDA) as well as the Registered Dental Assistant Examination (CRDA). Graduates are eligible for employment in private dental
practices, clinics, and hospitals as assistants, technicians and dental practice management positions. The A.S. degree is designed
for those students who wish to transfer to complete a Baccalaureate degree. Notes: 1. Applicants must be a high school
graduate, pass the GED test, pass the High School Proficiency examination, or have an Associates degree or higher. International
transcripts must have AERC, IERF or approved agency evaluation. 2. All courses required for the certificate must be completed
with a minimum grade of C. 3. Before entering the Dental Assisting Program, students must a. completion of a health
examination with required immunizations; b. have a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card; c. pass a background
check. 4. The student must have transportation to the clinical facilities. 5. The Dental Assisting Program must be completed
within a three-year period. 6. Applicants with a record of any felony are subject to review by the Dental Board of California
before becoming licensed by the state of California. 7. Candidates for the RDA Exam will complete fingerprinting. 8. The Dental
Assisting program has adopted policies and procedures on preventing transmission of bloodborne pathogens based upon CDC
Guidelines. Compliance with these policies and procedures are an ethical obligation and responsibility of all participants in delivery
of care in the Chaffey RDA Program 9. Students must be eligible for ENGL 1A and MATH 25 or successful completion of MATH 420.
Enrollment Completer Projections
2015/16 # SECTIONS 2015/16 COMPLETERS 2016/17 # SECTIONS 2016/17 COMPLETERS
DENTAL 400 2 23 2 20
DENTAL 410 2 24 2 19
DENTAL 420 2 16 2 15
DENTAL 430 2 16 2 23
AWARDS EARNED 2015/16 2016/17
Dental Assisting Certificates 14 0
Dental Assisting A.S. 2 0