Dabney S. Lancaster Community College has scheduled a 60-hour non-credit course, Dental Assistant, through its Workforce Solutions and Community Education division, on the DSLCC Clifton Forge campus this fall. A 40-hour clinical externship is offered upon successful completion of the course.
The class will meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9:30 pm, October 4 through December 1, in Room 375, Scott Hall, on the DSLCC Clifton Forge campus.
This course is a preparation for an entry-level position. Students will become familiar with all areas of administrative and clinical dental assisting, especially as it relates to a dental practice. Topics include oral anatomy, dental equipment, tooth structure, as well as legal aspects of dentistry, and an introduction to a dental office. The tuition fee of $1,299 includes textbooks.
Students who successfully complete the course may be eligible to sit for two nationally recognized certification examinations: the Dental Assisting National Board Radiology Health and Safety Exam, and the National Workforce Career Association Dental Assisting Exam.
In addition to entry-level administrative jobs, this course is ideal for students interested in pursuing a future formal Dental Hygienist program.
For more information or to register, contact Robin Jennings at (540) 863-2899 or email rjennings@dslcc.edu. Students may also register online at www.dslcc.edu/workforce.