DENTAL ASSISTING
Applied Technical Diploma Major Code B007
Associate in Science Degree Major Code 2215
Program Description
A career in Dental Assisting is a rewarding and challenging
opportunity for men and women of today. A Dental Assistant
is a member of a highly qualified health team, working to
improve the health of the community. The varied duties and
responsibilities of the dental assistant require knowledge of
the basic dental sciences, proficiency in office management
procedures, and practical experience involving specialized
skills.
It is a 12-month, full-time, daytime program. Successful
completion of this program enables students to receive a
dental assisting Applied Technical Diploma (ATD). Students
completing the ATD program will be awarded 50 college
credits. The Associate in Science Degree in Dental Assisting
can be earned by completing the ATD course (50 credits) and
the required general education and college courses (20
credits). The AS in Dental Assisting is 70 credits. Per the
Florida Department of Education, the transfer of the ATD
credits to college credits is guaranteed for a period of three
years following the date of the award of the ATD. Students
are required to take the Dental Assisting National Board
(CDA) Examinations prior to completion of the program.
Successful completion of the Dental Assisting program
enables the students to receive the Expanded Duties and
Dental Radiographer Certifications according to the Board of
Dentistry of the State of Florida.
The Commission on
Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental
Association accredits the Dental Assisting Program. CODA is
a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on
Postsecondary Accreditation and by the United States
Department of Education. Broward College’s Dental
Assisting program is listed in the Florida Department of
Education database of post-secondary courses at public
vocational-technical centers, community colleges, universities
and participating non-public institutions. A final grade of "C"
or higher must be achieved in each Dental Assisting course
for continuance in the Program. A student who withdraws or
is withdrawn from a Dental course shall refer to College
Policy 6Hx2-5.33 and Procedure A6Hx2-5.33 on Re-entry
into a Health Sciences Program and/or program guidelines.
Requirements for the
Technical Diploma:
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Dental
Assisting
The Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) is used to
demonstrate the level of basic education in English and
Math. The TABE test must be (first) taken prior to the
end of the sixth week of the program, and the student
must successfully meet the TABE test score
requirements in order to graduate (State Board of
Education rule 6A-10.040).
Students must take the Dental Assisting National Board
Examination (DANB) and achieve their Certified Dental
Assisting (CDA) status prior to program completion.
Complete dental assisting ATD 50 semester hours with
a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
Complete the dental assisting ATD courses with a grade
of “C” or higher.
Requirements for the Associate in Science Degree in
Dental Assisting:
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Dental Assisting ATD consisting of 44 credits of dental
assisting course work and 6 credits of general education
coursework received from a Florida Dental Assisting
Program accredited by the American Dental Association
Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). The
transfer of 44 dental assisting ATD credits is guaranteed
for 3 years following the ATD award date, and there is
no expiration for the 6 credits of general education
coursework.
CDA certification through the Dental Assisting National
Board (DANB)
20 required general education and college-level credits
Complete all courses with a grade of “C” or higher.
Admission and application information can be obtained at
954-201-6111. Program is offered at Health Sciences, A.
Hugh Adams Central Campus.
Broward College
2014-2015
Applied
www.broward.edu
DENTAL ASSISTING
Applied Technical Diploma Major Code B007 (cont.)
Associate in Science Degree Major Code 2215 (cont.)
Dental Assisting Applied Technical Diploma Major Code B007:
Prior to Admission:
ENC1101
SPC1024 or
SPC1608
Total H ours
Term III
DEA1003
DES1020
Composition I
Intro to Speech Communication
Intro to Public Speaking
3
3
3
Introduction to Dentistry *
Dental Anatomy and Physiology *
2
3
Preclinical *
Preclinical Laboratory *
Dental Materials *
Dental Materials Laboratory *
Preventive Dentistry *
Preventive Dentistry Lab*
Dental Radiography *
Dental Radiography Laboratory *
Expanded Functions I *
Expanded Function I Laboratory*
4
2
2
1
2
1
3
1
1
1
Total Semester H ours
Term I
DEA1030
DEA1030L
DES1100
DES1100L
DES1840
DES1840L
DES1200
DES1200L
DES1832
DES1832L
Total Term H ours
Term II
DES1833
DES1833L
DES1805
DES1805L
DEA1131
DES1502
DES1404
DEA1155
6
5
Expanded Functions II *
Expanded Functions II Lab *
Clinical Procedures I *
Clinical Procedures I Lab *
Allied Dental Theory *
Dental Office Management *
Basic Anatomy and Physiology #
Dental Psychology *
Total Term Semester H ours
Term III
DES1807
DES1807L
Clinical Procedures II *
Clinical Procedures II Lab *
Total Term Semester H ours
Total Program Semester H ours:
2
1
2
3
2
3
2
2
17
1
3
4
50
**See Link below for complete admission requirements
www.broward.edu/admissions/Documents/PreRequisiteAndSelectionRequirements
2013.pdf
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Dental Assisting Associate in Science Degree Major Code 2215:
GE Course
CGS1060C
CHM1032
PSY2012
SYG2000
GE Course
HLP1081
ATD in Dental Assisting (B007)
50
General Education Humanities
Computer and Internet Literacy
Chemistry for Health Sciences
General Psychology
Principles of Sociology
General Education Mathematics
Total Wellness
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Total General Education requirements:
Total Semester H ours
20
70
It is strongly recommended that students see an advisor
every term.
Broward College
2014-2015
* Requires a pre- or co-requisite. See the course description
online at www.broward.edu/zext/ext/CourseDescDepartm
entList.jsp.
# Students are exempt from taking this course if they received
a grade of “C” or higher in all of the following courses:
BSC2085 Anatomy and Physiology I *
BSC2085L Anatomy and Physiology I Lab *
BSC2086 Anatomy and Physiology II *
BSC2086L Anatomy and Physiology II Lab *
Specialty Option 3 per the Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Frameworks – Dental Practice Management is
satisfied with the course DES1501 Dental Practice
Management as part of the 50 ATD credits.
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General Education courses must be selected from the list of
AS Degree courses found in the College Catalog/posted
online at
www.broward.edu/studentresources/advising/Pages/gene
d.aspx.
www.broward.edu