Dental Assisting Technology and Management (A.S.)
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Online
Location(s): Cocoa, Online
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: Yes
Program Testing Requirements: Assessment in Reading, Writing, and Math
Academic Community: HSCI
Program Code: DMAS
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 51.0601
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1351060104
Current dental assistants who have graduated from American Dental Association (ADA) accredited programs may continue their education with the Dental Assisting Technology and Management A.S. degree. Graduates of ADA accredited Dental Assisting ATD programs will be awarded up to 50 college credits toward the A.S. degree. Graduates of the ADA accredited Dental Assisting Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) program will be awarded 50 college credits toward the A.S. degree.
The Dental Assisting Technology and Management A.S. degree program includes the following Advanced Technical Diploma:
Program-Specific Admissions Information: This is a limited-access program; student must submit a separate application to the program.
Refer to the Associate in Science (A.S.) page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements. Students will work with an advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study.
Visit the program page for more information or call (321) 433-7575.
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | ||
| BSCC 1010 | General Biology 1 | 4 |
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| SPC 2608 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy Requirement | 3 | |
| Major Courses | ||
| These courses are to be completed in the one-year ATD program. | ||
| BSCC 1084 | Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| 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 |
| Technical Electives | ||
| SOW 1051 | Human Service Experience 1 | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours | 70 | |
Note: In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students must satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement.
A grade of "C" or higher is necessary in each major course for progression and graduation.
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These courses are to be completed in the one-year ATD program.
Course Sequence
Below is the recommended sequence for taking courses in this degree. Using this guide and meeting with your assigned advisor each term is the key to successful program completion.
Please note that course prerequisites, including required developmental math, reading, or writing, need to be completed to continue on to the more advanced course. Courses followed by “&” have prerequisites that are not part of this program. Click on the course number to see the requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BSCC 1010 | General Biology 1 | 4 |
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| HSCC 1000 | Introduction to Healthcare | 3 |
| SPC 2608 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| BSCC 1084 | Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra & | 3 |
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy Requirement | 3 | |
| DEA 1010 | Introduction to Dental Assisting | 2 |
| DES 1020 & DESL 1020 | Head, Neck, and Dental Anatomy and Head, Neck, and Dental Anatomy Laboratory | 3 |
| SOW 1051 | Human Service Experience 1 | 1 |
| DES 1200 & DESL 1200 | Dental Radiography and Dental Radiography Laboratory | 3 |
| DES 1800 | Introduction to Clinical Procedures | 2 |
| DESL 1800 | Introduction to Clinical Procedures Laboratory | 1 |
| DES 1840 | Preventive Dentistry | 2 |
| DES 2100 & DESL 2100 | Dental Materials and Dental Materials Laboratory | 3 |
| DESC 2832 | Expanded Functions for Dental Auxiliaries | 2 |
| DEA 1051 | Dental Pharmacology and Pain Control | 2 |
| DEA 1136 | Allied Dental Theory | 3 |
| DEA 1805 & DEAL 1805 | Clinical Practice 1 and Clinical Practice 1 Laboratory | 9 |
| DES 1502 | Dental Office Management | 1 |
| DES 1600 | Dental Office Emergencies | 1 |
| DEA 1936 | Dental Seminar | 1 |
| DEAL 1855 | Clinical Practice 2 Laboratory | 5 |
| DESC 2833 | Expanded Functions for Dental Auxiliaries 2 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 70 | |
Learning Outcomes
- 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