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Feb 10, 2025
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2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Dental Assistant (with Expanded Duties), A.A.S.
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Dental Assistant, A.A.S.
The AAS is a vocational degree with a focus on expanded duties or functions in the practice of Dental Assisting. Those individuals who have graduated from a CODA Dental Assisting Program, passed the CDA exam and become a Licensed Dental Assistant in Nebraska are eligible to complete this degree. This degree is a stackable degree, which means it allows the diploma program credits to go toward an AAS degree. Associate Degree of Applied Science is a new program of study which has been approved by Post-Secondary Coordination Committee and Commission on Dental Accreditation. Program General Education Requirement
*Completion of a CODA Accredited Dental Assisting Diploma Associate of Applied Science (select one course from each GELO) GELO #2: Written Communication Credits: 3 GELO #3: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Credits: 3 GELO #4: Global Awareness and Citizenship Credits: 3 In addition, one of the following courses below: Dental Assisting Required Core Courses
Plus a combination of the Expanded Scope courses to equal a minimum of 2 hours To be eligible for courses: must be a Nebraska Licensed Dental Assistant or by permission. Special Program Requirements for the AAS Degree
Special Program Requirements PRIOR to the START of Dental Assisting program Submit at the time of completing application to the Health Sciences office (Room B-4): - Submit copy of a current CPR card. See Program Admission Checklist for specific CPR requirements.
- Submit completed Health Statement to the Health Sciences Division (upon admission to the program).
- Submit a two-step skin test for tuberculosis and/or current chest x-ray.
- Submit flu vaccination.
- A criminal background check will be required of each student in this program. Based on the background check, a student may be prevented from taking certain courses, accessing certain laboratory experiences, or completing the program. A non-refundable fee of $45 will be accessed for this CBC. Misdemeanor or felony convictions may prevent a graduate from acquiring a state license.
- Students admitted to a Health Sciences program at SCC requiring a clinical rotation at a contracted healthcare facility will submit to initial drug and alcohol testing prior to the first clinical rotation. A non-refundable fee of $35 will be accessed for the drug screen.
- Transcripts showing completion of CODA Accredited Dental Assisting Program.
- Proof of Nebraska License in Dental Assisting.
- Proof of prophylaxis (teeth cleaned) verification (within the last 6 months).
- General Education required courses grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 minimum.
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