skills of chair-side assisting. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic skills in the area of chair-side assisting. 5 Credit Hours DAT 112 DENTAL RADIOLOGY Prerequisite: Successful completion of previous DAT courses This course is designed to cover the essential knowledge of radiographic technique for the practice of dentistry. Students will be taught to produce diagnostically acceptable intra- and extra-oral radiographs with emphasis being placed on x-ray properties, generation of x-rays, film processing, operator and patient safety, infection control, quality assurance, intra-oral radiographic technique, and image characteristics. Upon completion, students should be able to expose, process, and mount radiographs for diagnostic purposes under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. 3 Credit Hours DAT 113 DENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION Prerequisite: Successful completion of previous DAT courses This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic principles of nutrition, preventive dentistry, and dental health education. Emphasis will be placed on philosophy of preventive dentistry including oral hygiene, patient motivation and management, and methods of oral health education. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the basic principles of nutrition and preventive dentistry. 2 Credit Hours DAT 116 PRE-CLINICAL PROCEDURES II Prerequisite: Successful completion of previous DAT courses This course focuses on chairside assisting with dental specialty procedures. Emphasis is placed on techniques and procedures of the dental specialties including Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Oral and maxillofacial surgery, Endodontics, Periodontics, and Prosthodontics. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss and identify instrumentation and demonstrate skills applicable to dental specialties. 3 Credit Hours DAT 120 OFFICE ADMINISTRATION FOR DENTAL ASSISTING Prerequisite: Successful completion of previous DAT courses This course is designed to address basic dental office procedures including appointment and recall systems, financial records, accounting procedures, insurance claims, filing systems, purchasing and inventory of supplies and equipment, and the utilization of computers to perform business office procedures. Emphasis is placed on the duties of a dental receptionist. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the area of dental office administrative procedures. 3 Credit Hours DAT 122 CLINICAL PRACTICE II Prerequisite: Successful completion of DAT/DNT 111 and all previous DAT courses This course is designed to provide the student the opportunity to develop advanced dental assisting skills in chair-side dental assisting procedures, radiology, teamwork, communication skills, and administrative duties. Emphasis will be placed on clinical procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the area of chair-side assisting. 4 Credit Hours DAT 123 DENTAL ASSISTING SEMINAR Prerequisite: Successful completion of previous DAT courses This course is designed to discuss the students’ clinical experiences resume, and interview process. Emphasis will be placed on new technology in dental practices as related to dental assisting and the certification exam review. Upon completion, students should be able to successfully complete the Dental Assisting National Board Examination to become a Certified Dental Assistant 4 Credit Hours
CUA 286 CULINARY CAPSTONE / DIRECTED STUDIES Prerequisite: As required by the college In this course students will demonstrate their mastery of the required competencies for completion of a culinary degree. Students will complete their competency checklist and demonstrate their culinary abilities by preparing meals. 3 Credit Hour
DENTAL ASSISTANT (DAT)
DAT 100 INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL ASSISTING Prerequisite: As required by the college This course is designed to provide an introduction to dentistry. Topics include history of dentistry, dental equipment, dental auxiliaries, psychology as it applies to dentistry, professional organization, certification requirements, legal and ethical considerations, work ethics, and communication skills, and management of medical emergencies occurring in the dentistry setting. Emphasis is placed on the Alabama Dental Practice Act and OSHA Standards. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss basic aspects of dentistry. 2 Credit Hours
DAT 101 PRE-CLINICAL PROCEDURES I Prerequisite: As required by the college
This course is designed to introduce chair-side assisting techniques, including concepts of four-handed dentistry, sterilization techniques, dental instruments, anesthesia, and operative dentistry. Emphasis will be placed on preparation of a student for clinical dental assisting. Upon course completion, the student should be able to perform dental assisting skills in a clinical setting. 3 Credit Hours
DAT 102 DENTAL MATERIALS Prerequisite: As required by the college
This course is designed to study the characteristics, manipulation, and application of dental materials ordinarily used in the dental office. Students will be given intra- and extra-oral technical tasks to perform. Upon course completion, students should be able to take and pour preliminary impressions, trim study models, construct custom trays and temporary crowns, prepare and place restorative material, and manipulate cements and impression materials. 3 Credit Hours DAT 103 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR DENTAL ASSISTING Prerequisite: As required by the college This course is designed to provide study of anatomy and physiology of the head and neck and a basic understanding of body structure and function. Emphasis will be placed on tooth and root morphology, and embryological and histological correlations. It provides a foundation essential to an understanding of dental health. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss and identify the basic structure and function of the human body, specifically the head, neck, and dentition. 3 Credit Hours DAT 104 BASIC SCIENCES FOR DENTAL ASSISTING Prerequisite: Successful completion of previous DAT courses This course is designed to study basic microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, and medical emergencies. Additional topics include but are not limited to medical emergencies, special populations, and individuals suffering from drug and/or substance addiction. Emphasis is placed on the correlation of these sciences to the practice of dentistry. Upon completion, students should be able to apply basic science to the dental field. 2 Credit Hours DAT 111 CLINICAL PRACTICE I Prerequisite: Successful completion of previous DAT courses This course is designed to allow the student the opportunity for clinical observation and practical work experience in clinical settings under the supervision of a licensed dentist. Emphasis will be placed on the basic
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