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: | |
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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? 11 months (may vary according to individual student).
Please see the UMA Catalog for required courses.
Required Courses: | |
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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? 11 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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