A S S O C I A T E O F A P P L I E D S C I E N C E D E G R E E S A N D C E R T I F I C A T E S 77
C A R E E R A N D T E C H N I C A L
One-Year Certificate in Dental Assistant
Course No. Course Title Credits
Fall Term DA 5.461 |
Dental Radiology I........................................................ |
3 |
DA 5.484 |
Dental Materials I.......................................................... |
3 |
DA 5.494 |
Introduction to Dentistry............................................... |
3 |
DA 5.500 |
Dental Anatomy & Histology......................................... |
2 |
DA 5.501 |
Dental Infection Control & Sterilization...................... |
2 |
DA 5.502 |
Basic Science for Dentistry............................................ |
2 |
Winter Term |
DA 5.462 |
Dental Radiology II....................................................... |
3 |
DA 5.485 |
Dental Materials II........................................................ |
3 |
DA 5.488 |
Expanded Duties I......................................................... |
3 |
DA 5.495 |
Clinical Practice............................................................ |
4 |
Spring Term |
DA 5.453 |
Dental Pathology / Pharmacology................................. |
2 |
DA 5.463 |
Dental Radiology III..................................................... |
1 |
DA 5.489 |
Expanded Duties II........................................................ |
2 |
DA 5.491 |
Dental Office Records & Emergencies.......................... |
2 |
DA 5.496 |
Dental Specialties.......................................................... |
2 |
DA 5.497 |
Dental Health Education & Nutrition........................... |
2 |
DA 5.550 |
Human Relations in Dentistry...................................... |
2 |
Summer Term |
DA 5.510 |
Office Practicum........................................................... |
8 |
DA 5.515 |
Office Practicum Seminar............................................. |
2 |
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Total Credits Required: |
51 |
Dental Hygiene
Pre-Professional Dental Hygiene Preparation
Linn-Benton Community College offers pre-professional preparation for transfer to dental hygiene programs. Interested students should consult with an advisor for current requirements or check the Oregon Dental Hygienists’ Association Web site at www. odha. org. All hygiene programs in Oregon are listed, along with contact information and requirements for entry. Dental hygiene programs in the state of Oregon are: Lane Community College in Eugene, Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham, ODS College of Dental Science in La Grande, Oregon Institute of Technology( OIT) in Klamath Falls, Pacific University in Forest Grove, Portland Community College in Portland, and Apollo
School of Dental Hygiene in Portland. |
Course No. Course Title |
Credits |
BI 231 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology.................................... |
5 |
BI 232 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology.................................... |
5 |
BI 233 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology.................................... |
5 |
BI 234 |
Microbiology.................................................................. |
4 |
CH 121 |
College Chemistry.......................................................... |
5 |
CH 122 |
College Chemistry.......................................................... |
5 |
CH 123 |
College Chemistry.......................................................... |
5 |
MTH 065 |
Elementary Algebra....................................................... |
4 |
NFM 225 |
Nutrition........................................................................ |
4 |
PSY 201 |
General Psychology....................................................... |
4 |
SOC 204 |
General Sociology or |
|
SOC 205 |
General Sociology.......................................................... |
3 |
WR 121 |
English Composition..................................................... |
3 |
WR 122 |
English Composition: Argumentation.......................... |
3 |
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Introductory Computer Science Course( see advisor) |
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Diagnostic Imaging
www. linnbenton. edu / go / diagnostic-imaging
Diagnostic Imaging is a 22-month intensive program. Students receive an Associate of Applied Science( AAS) Degree. The Diagnostic Imaging program prepares students through a progressive, outcomesbased educational format.
The purpose of this program is to prepare students to practice as proficient, multi-skilled professionals in culturally diverse health care settings. The LBCC program is designed to train students to demonstrate outcomes established by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists( ASRT), and to successfully complete the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists( ARRT) certification examination. Students move through this training as a cohort. Classes are tailored specifically to these students, who attend class for approximately 40 hours per week. It does not follow the traditional college terms.
This is a cost recovery program. Students must deposit a portion of the cost of the program prior to beginning classes. The cost of this program is subject to change.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete an Associate of Applied Science
Degree in Diagnostic Imaging will:
• Demonstrate competency in ARRT designated Radiological Procedures.
• Operate equipment, store, handle and / or process any imaging information to industry standards.
• Provide patient care and comfort with empathy and cultural competence.
• Abide by the ethics and the professional conduct of medical professionals, the ASRT Code of Ethics, and the ARRT Standard of Ethics.
• Position patients accurately and provide quality images.
• Protect patients, self, and others by applying the principles of radiation physics.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, family members, and colleagues using verbal, written, and information technology tools / devices.
Program Requirements
All Associate of Applied Science General Education requirements are prerequisites to the program. Students are also required to complete MO 5.630 Medical Terminology and BI 231 Anatomy and Physiology prior to admission. Students are required to have a current Health Care Provider CPR card, updated vaccinations, and complete a criminal background check and drug screen. Eligible applicants are admitted based on points awarded on the point’ s worksheet in the Admission Bulletin, which includes the Written Experiential Assessment.
1 – Courses offered that term only. 2 – Other classes may substitute. See advisor. 6 – These courses must have been completed within the last five years. 7 – Course may be taken any term to accommodate a student’ s particular interests and scheduling considerations. See the requirements for the Associate of Science degree for approved courses. 8 – No more than two courses with the same alpha prefix may be used by a student to meet the general education requirement. See an advisor. 9 – A cost-recovery program. See“ Workforce Training” section for details.