10-890-101 COLLEGE 101 ...Students will utilize digital tools and resources to assess, explore, practice,
apply, and evaluate both employability and learning skills. By establishing NWTC cultural values as
hallmarks of success in academic, career, and personal settings the course encourages re ective,
personalized development of a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of making wise
choices. To maximize the return on investment, students should take this course in their rst semester
as it identi es key expectations (hidden rules) of higher learning and professional employment.
10-508-101 DENTAL HEALTH SAFETY...prepares dental auxiliary students to respond proactively to dental
emergencies, control infection, prevent disease, adhere to OSHA Standards, and safely manage
hazardous materials. Students also take patient vital signs and collect patient medical/dental histories.
CPR certi cation is a prerequisite; students will be required to show proof of certi cation before
beginning the course. (Prerequisite: Accepted into the Dental Hygiene or Dental Assistant Programs)
31-508-304 DENTAL & GENERAL ANATOMY...prepares dental assistant students to apply fundamentals
of general and dental anatomy to informed decision-making and to professional communication with
colleagues and patients. (Corequisites: 10-508-101, Dental Health Safety; 31-508-307, Dental Asst
Professionalism)
31-508-307 DENTAL ASSISTANT PROFESSIONALISM...prepares dental assistant students for professional
success in a dental practice or another dental health care environment. Students develop professional
appearance and image. More importantly, they learn to work within ethical guidelines and legal
frameworks. In preparation for entering the work force, dental assistants customize or develop their
portfolios and lay out an ongoing professional development plan. (Corequisites: 10-508-101, Dental
Health Safety; 31-508-304, Dental & General Anatomy)
10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION ...the communication process, perception and
self-concept, language, listening, nonverbal communication, interpersonal relationships,
communication in groups and public communication; prepare and deliver an oral presentation.
(Prerequisite: Accuplacer Rdg score greater/equal to 55 AND Sentence Skills score greater/equal to 60;
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