Dental Careers
*Students are required to wear uniforms.
Student must purchase leather, all white sneakers that cover the entire foot.*
| Course Title: | DENTAL CAREERS I |
|---|---|
| Course Instructor: | Jessica Holmes |
| Number of Credits: | 3 per semester |
| Semesters Offered: | 2 semesters |
| Prerequisite: | None |
| Eligible Grade Levels: | 12th |
- One of the fastest-growing occupations in the nation through the year 2020.
- Receive hands-on training to help you develop the skills to succeed on the job as a dental assistant
- Perform duties such as instrument sterilization, tray setups, four-handed dentistry, equipment maintenance, impressions, model trimming, charting, and dental reception duties
- Required to wear uniforms and white leather tennis shoes
- Required to provide a TB and Hepatitis B health certificate
Academic Standards for Success
- Read and comprehend science and technical texts within a range of complexity appropriate for grades 11-CCR independently and proficiently.
- Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 11-12 texts and topics.
- Use vocabulary skills, context, roots, prefixes and suffixes to determine the meaning of words.
- Solve abstract and practical problems by applying and adapting a variety of strategies. Monitor progress and evaluate answers in terms of questions asked.
