Career Opportunities
Dental Assistants' schedules are often flexible and include full-time and part-time opportunities in a variety of settings including general dental practices, public health clinics, insurance companies, dental education facilities and specialty practices such as orthodontics and oral surgery.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
Professional Licensure Disclosure
Technical Studies Pre-requisites: Acceptance Requirements (2.5 Cumulative GPA required and no less than 2.0 GPA per each class below)
| Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MnTC Goal Area 1 | Communication - Oral (CMST) | 3 Credits |
| MnTC Goal Area 1 | Communications - Written (ENGL) | 3 Credits |
| MnTC Goal Area 3 | Biology (BLGY) with a Lab | 4 Credits |
Prior to entering the Dental Assistant program, students must complete the Accuplacer test with scores above the cutoff point in reading comprehension or successful completion of equivalent general education course work.
In addition, the following must be completed: A medical examination, vaccinations against Hepatitis B or a signed release form, Mantoux test, and background check. Current CPR, AHA Healthcare Provider certification is also required.
Suggested Technical Studies Semester I
Suggested Technical Studies Semester II
Suggested Technical Studies Semester III
Suggested Technical Studies Semester IV
General Education
| Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MnTC Goal Area 5 | Psychology (PSYC) | 3 Credits |
| MnTC All | Any MnTC course in Goal 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 | 3 Credits |