UMA Programs / Clearwater Campus
Typical Courses
UMA Programs / Clearwater Campus / Dental Assistant
Typical Courses
Associate of Science in Health Sciences – Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions
How long is the degree program? 20 months (may vary according to individual student).
Please see the UMA Catalog for required courses.
| Required Courses: | |
|---|---|
| Introduction & History of Dentistry | 3.5 Credits |
| Preventative Dentistry | 3.5 Credits |
| Anatomy & Physiology, Office Management and CPR | 3.5 Credits |
| Radiology and OSHA | 3.5 Credits |
| Anatomy, Microbiology & Dental Materials | 3.5 Credits |
| Expanded Functions | 3.5 Credits |
| Externship | 5 Credits |
| Total | 26 Credits |
| General Education Courses: | |
| English Composition | 3 Credits |
| Critical Thinking and Problem Solving | 3 Credits |
| College Math | 3 Credits |
| General Biology | 3 Credits |
| Sociology | 3 Credits |
| Total | 15 Credits |
| Electives: | |
| Accounting for Managers | 3 Credits |
| Introduction to Healthcare Computer Information Systems | 3 Credits |
| Interpersonal Professional Communications | 3 Credits |
| Local, National & International Events | 3 Credits |
| Psychology | 3 Credits |
| Working with People | 3 Credits |
| Patient Relations | 3 Credits |
| Ecology | 3 Credits |
| Diversity in the Workplace | 3 Credits |
| Total | 21 Credits |
| Program Total | 62 Credits |
Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions Diploma Program
How long is the diploma program? 12 months (may vary according to individual student).
Please see the UMA Catalog for required courses.
| Required Courses: | |
|---|---|
| Introduction & History of Dentistry | 3.5 Credits |
| Preventative Dentistry | 3.5 Credits |
| Anatomy & Physiology, Office Management and CPR | 3.5 Credits |
| Radiology and OSHA | 3.5 Credits |
| Anatomy, Microbiology & Dental Materials | 3.5 Credits |
| Expanded Functions | 3.5 Credits |
| Externship | 5 Credits |
| Program Total | 26 Credits |
Associate of Science in Health Sciences – Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions
How long is the degree program? 20 months (may vary according to individual student).
Please see the UMA Catalog for required courses.
| Required Courses: | |
|---|---|
| Introduction & History of Dentistry | 3.5 Credits |
| Preventative Dentistry | 3.5 Credits |
| Anatomy & Physiology, Office Management and CPR | 3.5 Credits |
| Radiology and OSHA | 3.5 Credits |
| Anatomy, Microbiology & Dental Materials | 3.5 Credits |
| Expanded Functions | 3.5 Credits |
| Externship | 5 Credits |
| Total | 26 Credits |
| General Education Courses: | |
| English Composition | 3 Credits |
| Critical Thinking and Problem Solving | 3 Credits |
| College Math | 3 Credits |
| General Biology | 3 Credits |
| Sociology | 3 Credits |
| Total | 15 Credits |
| Electives: | |
| Accounting for Managers | 3 Credits |
| Introduction to Healthcare Computer Information Systems | 3 Credits |
| Interpersonal Professional Communications | 3 Credits |
| Local, National & International Events | 3 Credits |
| Psychology | 3 Credits |
| Working with People | 3 Credits |
| Patient Relations | 3 Credits |
| Ecology | 3 Credits |
| Diversity in the Workplace | 3 Credits |
| Total | 21 Credits |
| Program Total | 62 Credits |
Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions Diploma Program
How long is the diploma program? 12 months (may vary according to individual student).
Please see the UMA Catalog for required courses.
| Required Courses: | |
|---|---|
| Introduction & History of Dentistry | 3.5 Credits |
| Preventative Dentistry | 3.5 Credits |
| Anatomy & Physiology, Office Management and CPR | 3.5 Credits |
| Radiology and OSHA | 3.5 Credits |
| Anatomy, Microbiology & Dental Materials | 3.5 Credits |
| Expanded Functions | 3.5 Credits |
| Externship | 5 Credits |
| Program Total | 26 Credits |
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