Grade: 12
GPA: 2.5
Length: 3-Semester Program
Certification:
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
️ Prerequisite:
Completion of the Pre-Dental program
Dental Assisting
Dental Assisting
Summary
Students gain hands-on clinical experience while learning to assist dentists during procedures, support patient care, sterilize instruments, perform dental radiology tasks, and manage administrative responsibilities in dental settings. The program develops essential clinical, technical, and workplace skills and prepares students for employment in dental offices and related healthcare facilities, as well as the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam through the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
Classes
Recommended Four Year Plan:
9th: English 9, Geometry, Biology, World History, Career Prep, Physical Education Elective / Summer: Possible Credit Advancement (Science Recommended)
10th: English 10, Algebra 1, Physical Science, US History 10, Health and Driver’s Ed, Elective x 2 / Summer: English 11, US History 11
11th: English 101 (Fall), Algebra 2, Government and Economics, MTH 100 (Spring), Science, 2nd Science / Summer: Begin DAT Program
12th: Students will spend the majority of their day at the RDP and/or clinicals. Students will not be on their home campus for classes.
