DENA1783 — Dental Assisting Specialty Internship
DENA 1783 - Dental Assisting Specialty Internship DENA 1783 - Dental Assisting Specialty Internship Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None Course Description: This course focuses on the application and practice of dental assisting skills in a specialty dental practice. Students intern in a dental office and are evaluated by the dental practice manager, dentist or dental assistant mentor assigned to them by their clinical site manager. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements and pass a Department of Human Services background study with no restrictions. MnTC Goals None Must have HBV series of inoculations and be covered by both medical insurance and professional liability insurance. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements and pass a Department of Human Services background study with no restrictions. describe effective patient and dental setting communication skills and cultural awareness. identify new technology, dental products and research in dentistry. safely handle, store, and dispose of hazardous waste. demonstrate eligibility to take the Certified Dental Assistant Examination. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6) None Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10) None Courses and Registration