Dental Practice Management Specialization - Dental Assisting Technology and Management, Associate in Science
Program Code: DMASMGT
Meta-Major: HSCI
Location(s): Cocoa, Online
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Hybrid
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: Yes
Program Testing Requirements: CPT - Common Placement Test (PERT, ACCUPLACER, SAT, ACT)
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 51.0601
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1351060104
Students can only select one major and one specialization.
Specialization Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | ||
| BSCC 1084 | Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 |
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| SPC 2608 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| SYG 2000 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Humanities Requirement | 3 | |
| Major Courses | ||
| The following courses are to be completed in the one-year ATD program. | ||
| DEA 1010 | Introduction to Dental Assisting | 2 |
| DEA 1051 | Dental Pharmacology and Pain Control | 2 |
| DEA 1136 | Allied Dental Theory | 3 |
| DEA 1805 | Clinical Practice 1 | 4 |
| DEA 1936 | Dental Seminar | 1 |
| DEAL 1805 | Clinical Practice 1 Laboratory | 5 |
| DEAL 1855 | Clinical Practice 2 Laboratory | 5 |
| DES 1020 | Head, Neck, and Dental Anatomy | 2 |
| DES 1200 | Dental Radiography | 2 |
| DES 1502 | Dental Office Management | 1 |
| DES 1600 | Dental Office Emergencies | 1 |
| DES 1800 | Introduction to Clinical Procedures | 2 |
| DES 1840 | Preventive Dentistry | 2 |
| DES 2100 | Dental Materials | 2 |
| DESC 2832 | Expanded Functions for Dental Auxiliaries | 2 |
| DESC 2833 | Expanded Functions for Dental Auxiliaries 2 | 3 |
| DESL 1020 | Head, Neck, and Dental Anatomy Laboratory | 1 |
| DESL 1200 | Dental Radiography Laboratory | 1 |
| DESL 1800 | Introduction to Clinical Procedures Laboratory | 1 |
| DESL 2100 | Dental Materials Laboratory | 1 |
| HSCC 1000 | Introduction to Healthcare | 3 |
| Dental Practice Management Specialization | ||
| Select six credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Financial Accounting | ||
| Microcomputer Applications | ||
| Business Management Principles | ||
| Business Communications | ||
| Technical Electives | ||
| Select two credits from the following: | 2 | |
| Human Service Experience 1 | ||
| Human Service Experience 2 | ||
| Human Service Experience 3 | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 70 | |
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This course is to be completed in the one-year ATD program.
Note: A grade of "C" or higher is necessary in each major course for progression and graduation.
Learning Outcomes: Dental Assisting Technology & Management A.S.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the role of dental assistant
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Demonstrate the technical proficiency in all the skills necessary to fulfill the role as a dental assistant
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Demonstrate professional behavior consistent with employer expectations for the dental assistant
- Core Ability Supported: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
- Successfully pass the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) examination
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems