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Objective:This is a dental health related program. In this program, the student is prepared with the technical skills and practical training necessary for entry level position as a Dental Assistant in a Dental Office or any place where the competence of a Dental Assistant is required.
Graduation Requirements: Minimum of 30.5 semester credit / hours (915 clock hours)
Total: 2 semesters (Program is 45 weeks long)
Course
Title
Credit/Hours
Clock/Hours
DA-201
Computers Skills and Office Procedures
3.5
90
DA-202
Introduction to Dental Profession / Dentistry Law and Ethics
1.0
30
DA-203
Morphology of the Head, Teeth and Oral Cavity
2.5
60
DA-204
Microbiology, Infection Control, OSHA and HIV/AIDS
1.0
30
DA-205
Oral Pathology
1.0
30
DA-206
Pharmacology
1.0
30
DA-207
Emergencies Management
1.5
45
DA-208
Dental Materials
2.0
60
DA-209
Instrumentation and Delivery
3.0
75
DA-210
Dental Specialties and Terminology
3.5
90
DA-211
Dental Radiology
1.5
45
DA-212
Psychology of Human Behavior and Communication Skills
1.0
30
DA-213
Preventive Dentistry
1.0
30
DA-214
Pre – Employment Skills / Work Maturity
1.0
45
DA-215
Expanded Duties
2.0
60
DA-216
Externship
4.0
180
TOTAL:
30.5
915
Objective: In this program, the student is prepared with the technical skills and practical training necessary for entry level positions as a Medical Assistant capable of performing a variety of duties with technical detail and helping the physician in many clinical situations.
Graduation Requirements: Minimum of 32.5 semester credit / hours (915 clock hours)
Total: 2 semesters (Program is 45 weeks long)
Course
Title
Credit/Hours
Clock/Hours
MA-101
Computers Skills and Office Procedures
3.5
90
MA-102
Anatomy and Physiology
2.5
60
MA-103
Medical Terminology
1.0
30
MA-104
Physical Examination. Vital Signs.
2.5
60
MA-105
Microbiology, Infection Control, HIV/AIDS and OSHA
1.0
30
MA-106
Electrocardiography
1.5
45
MA-107
Phlebotomy
5.0
120
MA-108
Minor Office Surgery
2.5
60
MA-109
Administration of Medication
2.5
60
MA-110
Urinalysis
1.0
30
MA-111
Radiology
1.0
30
MA-112
Patient’s Examination and Procedures in Medical Specialties
3.5
90
MA-113
Law and Ethics, Pre-Employment Skills / Work Maturity
1.0
30
MA-114
Externship
4.0
180
TOTAL:
32.5
915
Objective: To train individuals for entry level positions in the field of Patient Care Technician / Home Health Aide / Phlebotomy: teaching them the theory and skills of all aspects of patient care assistance enabling them to have a better chance of obtaining employment in this or related job categories.
Graduation Requirements: Minimum of 30.5 semester credit / hours (915 clock hours)
Total: 2 semesters (Program is approximately 45 weeks long)
Course
Title
Credit/Hours
Clock/Hours
PCT-301
Computers Skills and Office Procedures
3.5
90
PCT-302
Anatomy and Physiology
2.5
60
PCT-303
Medical Terminology
1.0
30
PCT-304
Home Health Aide
2.5
75
PCT-305
Nursing Procedures
3.0
90
PCT-306
Microbiology, Sterilization, OSHA, HIV/AIDS and Domestic Violence
1.0
30
PCT-307
Diet and Nutrition
1.0
30
PCT-308
Basic Emergency Care and Pathology
1.0
30
PCT-309
Alzheimer and Other Dementias
1.0
30
PCT-310
Administration of Medication
1.0
30
PCT-311
Basic Communication Skills and Documentation
1.5
45
PCT-312
Phlebotomy
5.0
120
PCT-313
Electrocardiography
1.5
45
PCT-314
Pre – Employment Skills / Work Maturity
1.0
30
PCT-315
Externship
4.0
180
TOTAL:
30.5
915