ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT 2.5 unit

Catalog description

Designed to provide advanced education in orthodontic training for the Registered Dental Assistant, Dental Assistant currently working in an Orthodontic practice setting or students that are enrolled or successfully completed a DBC and CODA accredited Dental Assisting program. Meets the didactic and laboratory requirements by the Dental Board of California Orthodontic Assisting Permit course approval. Students must complete DA 150 Specialty Clinical Experience for the clinical component. Students must provide verification of RDA license and/or 6 months work experience as a Dental Assistant, or transcripts from a DBC/ CODA accredited program; Hepatitis B immunization records OR HBV Refusal form; TB Test Result; CPR certification, 8-hour Infection Control and 2-hour Dental Practice Act or RDA license on the first day of class. The 8-hour infection control course must be completed within 2 years of application. Total of 36 hours lecture and 36 hours laboratory.