Dental Assisting, Certificate

Location(s): Salem Campus

Estimated costs for students who complete the prerequisites and required courses listed below are Tuition, $6,633; books, $850; lab fees, $1,500; universal fee, $2,479 differential fee, $450; $1,395; uniform and shoes, $300; exam fees, $600; immunizations, $150; criminal background check and drug testing, $115; CPR certification, $80; professional membership fee, $45 Contact the Financial Aid Office at 503.399.5018 to find out if you qualify for help with these costs. Students are responsible for costs related to practicum travel.

You may earn a certificate of completion by successfully completing the required 67 credit hours with a grade of “C” or better in all courses.

Dental Assisting, Certificate Prerequisites

This program has special admission requirements and enrollment limits. The first step to entering this program is to take part in an assessment process, which includes taking the college’s free placement test and meeting with Chemeketa Advising.. You may need to complete program entry requirements. Then your advisor will help you develop an individualized program of study, which may include one or more of the following:

DEN 066 - Basic Science for Dental Assistants Credit Hours: 3
OR
BI 122 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 2 Credit Hours: 4
OR
BI 232 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 Credit Hours: 4
CIS 101 - Computing Concepts Credit Hours: 3
COMM 111 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 4 (or higher)
MTH 060 - Introductory Algebra Credit Hours: 4 + (or higher)
PSY 101 - Psychology of Human Relations Credit Hours: 4 (or higher)
WR 121 - Academic Composition Credit Hours: 4 (or higher)

Term 1

DEN 150 - Dental Sciences Credit Hours: 3
DEN 151 - Introductory Concepts in Dental Assisting Credit Hours: 3
DEN 153 - Dental Materials 1 Credit Hours: 3
DEN 156 - Dental Anatomy Credit Hours: 4
DEN 165 - Dental Office Emergency Management Credit Hours: 2

Term 2

DEN 160 - Dental Specialties Credit Hours: 3
DEN 161 - Dental Assisting Practicum 1 Credit Hours: 3
DEN 162 - Intermediate Clinical Skills Credit Hours: 2
DEN 163 - Dental Materials 2 Credit Hours: 3
DEN 164 - Dental Radiology 1 Credit Hours: 3
DEN 170 - Dental Office Management Credit Hours: 2

Term 3

DEN 171 - Dental Assisting Practicum 2 Credit Hours: 9
DEN 172 - Expanded Functions Credit Hours: 3
DEN 174 - Dental Radiology 2 Credit Hours: 2

Notes:

+Meets related instruction requirement, see Degree and Certificate Types . For subject areas, see General Education .

If you have questions about the requirements, contact the Health Sciences Department at 503.399.5058 or email healthsciences@chemeketa.edu.