2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

DA 110 Clinical Dental Assisting 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: BIO 140 or BIO 152 and BIO 153; any approved College
Composition I; and COM 112 or COM 114, with a “C” (2.0) or better in
each. Concurrent enrollment in DA 106W, DA 110LW, and DA 114W.
Provides the oportunity to explore the skills and knowledge for general
chairside clinical procedures. (45-0)
DA 110LW Clinical Dental Assisting I Lab 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: BIO 140 or BIO 152 and BIO 153; any approved College
Comosition I; and COM 112 or COM 114, with a “C” (2.0) or better in
in each. Corequisites: DA 106W, DA 110, and DA 114W. Provides the
opportunity for application of clinical techniques. Implements OSHA’s
practical skills. (0-120)
DA 113W Oral Anatomy & Physiology 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: BIO 140 or BIO 152 and BIO 153; any approved College
Composition I; and COM 112 or COM 114, with a “C” (2.0) or better in
each. Concurrent enrollment in DA 117W. Introduces basic structures
and physiology of the oral cavity, head, and neck. Includes oral histology,
embryology, and pathology related to the development of the dental
structure. (60-0)
DA 114W Dental Materials I 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: BIO 140 or BIO 152 and BIO 153; any approved College
Composition I, and COM 112 or COM 114, with a “C” (2.0) or better
in each. Concurrent enrollment in DA 106W, DA 110, and DA 110LW.
Presents theory, properties, manipulation, and hazard management of
dental material to include cements, liners, amalgam, and resins. (30-0)
DA 117W Dental Health and Nutrition 1 Sem Hr
Prerequisites: BIO 140 or BIO 152 and BIO 153; any approved College
Composition I; and COM 112 or COM 114, with a “C” (2.0) or better in
each. Concurrent enrollment in 113W. Emphasizes oral hygiene, general
and applied nutrition, as well as patient motivation techniques. Dental
health projects required. (15-0)
DA 120 Clinical Dental Assisting II 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: DA 106W, DA 110, DA 110LW, DA 113W, DA 114W, DA
117W, and HSC 140 with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade in each. Concurrent
enrollment in DA 120LW, DA 121W, DA 125W, and DA 125LW. Provides
the knowledge for additional application of dental techniques to include
dental specialities. (45-0)
DA 120LW Clinical Dental Assisting II Lab 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: DA 106W, DA 110, DA 110LW, DA 113W, DA 114W, DA
117W, and HSC 140 with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade in each. Concurrent
enrollment in DA 120, DA 121W, DA 125W, and DA 125LW. Provides
opportunity for additional application of dental techniques to include
dental specialties. (0-120)
DA 121W Clinical Practice 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: DA 106W, DA 110, DA 110LW, DA 113W, DA 114W, DA
117W, and HSC 140 with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade in each. Concurrent
enrollment in DA 120, DA 120LW, DA 125W, and DA 125LW. Provides
the opportunity to apply practical skills in a clinical setting. Requires
assignments in off-campus facilities and dental hygiene clinics. (0-60)
DA 123LW Dental Radiology Lab 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: DA 113W, DA 117W, and HSC 140 with a “C” (2.0) minimum
grade in each. Concurrent enrollment in DA 123W. Provides laboratory
practice in the application of commonly used dental radiographic
procedures utilizing mannequins and clinic patients. (0-60)
DA 123W Dental Radiology 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: DA 113W, DA 117W, and HSC 140 with a “C” (2.0) minimum
grade in each. Concurrent enrollment in DA 123LW. Introduces the
principles of radiation physics, factors affecting radiographic images,
biological effects of radiation, and the protective measures necessary
in dental radiation (30-0)
DA 125W Dental Materials II 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites DA 106W, DA 110, DA 110LW, DA 113W, DA 114W, DA
117W, and HSC 140 with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade in each. Concurrent
enrollment in DA 120, DA 120LW, DA 121W, and DA 125LW. Introduces
the theory of indirect and adjunct restorative procedures. (30-0)
DA 129W Dental Office Management 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: DA 123 and DA 123L with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade.
Emphasizes fundamental office skills in managing patient and business
records, handling the telephone and visitors, controlling the appointment
book, and processing dental claim forms. Includes basic financial
procedures and computer use. (45-0)
DA 130W Dental Assisting Internship 6 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: DA 120 and DA 120LW with a minimum “C” (2.0) grade
in each. Concurrent enrollment in DA 133. Provides the opportunity to
perform chairside assisting techniques, laboratory procedures, and dental
office management skills while under direct supervision. Assignments
will be made to dental care facilities. (0-260)
DA 131LW RDA Exam Prep Lab 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: DA 120, DA 120LW, DA 121W, DA 123W, DA 123LW, DA
125W and DA 125LW with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade. Concurrent
enrollment in DA 131W. Provides continual dental procedure knowledge
and skill development needed to perform expanded functions as
permitted by State of Michigan mock clinical exam. (0-80)
DA 131W RDA Exam Prep 1 Sem Hr
Prerequisites: DA 120, DA 120LW, DA 121W, DA 123W, DA 123LW,
DA 125W, and DA 125LW with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade in each.
Concurrent enrollment in DA 131LW. Provides continual dental procedure
knowledge and skill development needed to perform expanded fundtions
as permitted by State of Michigan RDA mock written exam. (15-0)
DA 133W Dental Assisting Internship Seminar 1 Sem Hr
Prerequisite: DA 120 and DA 120LW with a minimum “C” (2.0) grade
in each. Concurrent enrollment in DA 130. Provides opportunities to
share internship experiences and future educational goals. Develops
resume writing and job seeking skills. (15-0)
DA 290-299
Dental Hygiene
Special Projects in Dental
Assisting
DH 100 Dental Hygiene Profession 1 Sem Hr
Provides overview of the Dental Hygiene Profession including the
history and organizational structure of the American Dental Hygiene
Association, and the ethical/legal aspects of the profession. Required
dental office observation required. (15-0)
DH 101 Dental Anatomy I 2 Sem Hrs
Examines terminology of dental anatomy, morphology of the human
dentitions and occlusion. (30-0)
DH 110 Dental Infection Control 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: Current validation for Dental Hygiene Program. Presents
theory and application of procedures and skills necessary to control
transmissible diseases. Provides opportunities to practice Universal
Precautions for the patient, professional, environment, and facilities.
(15-30)
DH 111 Oral Examinations 1 Sem Hr
Prerequisite: DH 100 and 101 each with a C (2.0) minimum grade and
admission to the Dental Hygiene Program. Provides opportunity to
practice skills necessary to perform dental charting and oral cancer
examinations. Examines the various parts of dental appliances. (0-30)
DA 125LW Dental Materials II Lab 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: DA 106W, DA 110, DA 110LW, DA 113W, DA 114W, DA
117W, and HSC 140 with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade in each. Concurrent
enrollment in DA 120, DA 120LW, DA 121W, and DA 125W. Introduces
the manipulation of indirect and adjunct restorative procedures. (0-60)
362 Delta College 2012-2013