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Dental Assistant Diploma


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The diploma program is designed for those individuals who want to be in the profession of dental assisting. This degree allows graduates to take the national board exam to become a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA). The CDA credential will be the tool utilized to apply for a license in dental assisting (LDA) with the state of Nebraska. The LDA allows for continued growth within the profession of dental assisting by allowing licensed individuals to complete additional education in expanded duties within the dental assisting scope of practice.

Program General Education Requirements


(select one course from each GELO )
GELO #1: Oral Communication Credits: 3

GELO #5: Analytical, Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning

GELO #6: Career and Life Skills Credits: 3

Total: 9 hours


Total: 37 hours


Special Program Requirements


  1. Submit copy of a current CPR card. See program admission checklist for specific CPR requirements.
  2. Submit completed Health Statement to the Health Sciences Division (upon admission to the program).
  3. Submit a two-step skin test for tuberculosis and/or current chest x-ray.
  4. Submit flu vaccination.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Proof of current dental prophylaxis (teeth cleaned) verfication (within the last 6 months).
  8. General Education required courses grade-point average (GPA) of a 2.5 minimum.

During the Program


  1. A criminal background check will be required of each student in the 1st term of 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 assessed for this CBC.
    Misdemeanor or felony convictions may prevent a graduate from acquiring a state license.
  2. Students admitted to a Health Sciences program at Southeast Community College requiring a clinical rotation at a contracted healthcare facility will submit to initial drug and alcohol testing prior to the first clinical rotation. SCC will assess a non-refundable fee of $35 to student account.
  3. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required to graduate from the program. All DENT courses completed with a grade of 75% (C+) or higher to progress through the program.

Total: 46 hours


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