DS 170 - Dental Assisting Externship

Credit Hours: 3

This course emphasizes the practical application of the dental assisting skills obtained throughout the program. Students will be assigned to local dental healthcare facilities to participate in patient treatment under the guidance of licensed professionals. Students will acquire hands-on experience in clinical, laboratory, and administrative procedures and complete a journal of externship activities. Seminars with the class and course instructor will be conducted periodically to review externship experiences.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

interact professionally and ethically with patients and colleagues;
perform the administrative skills required of a certified dental assistant;
perform the clinical skills required of a certified dental assistant;
perform the laboratory skills required of a certified dental assistant;
complete requirements for national certification and NYS licensure; and
obtain employment in an entry-level position as a dental assistant.

Prerequisites: All required first-semester Dental Assisting courses.
Corequisites: All required second-semester Dental Assisting courses.
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