Dental Assisting Competencies

Graduates of the Dental Assisting Certificate program will:

• Gain knowledge in oral and written communications and dental assisting sciences to be successful in the field.
• Develop a sense of professionalism and function as an integral part of the health care team and member of a licensed health profession.
• Develop a sense of personal responsibility, self-reliance and discipline for the benefit of self and public health welfare.
• Develop independent thinking and the ability to document, analyze, problem solve and reach sound rational conclusions.
• Develop culturally appropriate interventions when working with diverse patients and coworkers. Integrate cultural competency into patient centered care.
• Foster a life-long interest in learning.