DENT1010 — Introduction to Dental Assisting
Academic Division: Health Sciences Academic Discipline: Dental Assisting Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA 8 Credit(s) This is the first of three courses that when successfully completed will comply with all Ohio Dental Board requirements allowing the student to test for the Dental Radiographer License in Ohio and the certification test for Ohio Dental Assistant. This is a multi-facade course that covers introduction to the profession of dental assisting, dental anatomy, infection control, health history of patient, emergency procedures in the dental clinic, and preventive dental assisting procedures. Semesters Available: Fall - Eve UG 6 Lab Hour(s) 6 Lecture Hour(s); Required Define Dental Assistant Profession Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam 2. Describe, identify, and explain dental anatomy Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam 3. Apply regulatory policies and procedures for access and disclosure of protected health information (PHI) as required by the HIPAA Privacy Rule Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam 4. Identify universal precautions guidelines. Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam 5. Measure and record vital signs Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam 6. Describe the elements of patient health history Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam 7. Identify procedures to be followed in the event of office emergencies Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam 8. Describe preventative dental assisting
Prerequisites: MATH0084