Dental Assisting
Full-Time Student Pathway
This pathway includes a 9-month, full-time program of study in the classroom, with a $31-per unit tuition-fee.
Compare pathway details, course schedule and timeline to completion to decide which one is best for you — Questions? Contact program director Cara Miyasaki at miyasakicara@fhda.edu.
Program Details
| PROGRAM LENGTH |
9 Months |
|---|---|
| UNITS |
57 quarter units (Certificate) 90 quarter units (A.S. Degree) |
| START DATE |
Starts third week of September 2021 |
| NUMBER OF STUDENTS ADMITTED |
24 |
| PREREQUISITES |
DA 200L |
| REQUIREMENTS UPON ADMISSION |
Statement of acceptance Background check Drug testing Physical exam including current vaccinations CPR/BLS from American Heart Association Purchase uniform Purchase dental assisting kit Costs paid by student |
| TUITION |
$31.OO per quarter unit |
| OTHER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROGRAM |
Basic fees: appx. $60.00/quarter Parking permit: $30.00/quarter Books: $450.00 total |
| CLASS SCHEDULE |
Lectures, labs, clinic sessions held M/Tu/W/Th/F Synchronous, asynchronous, virtual, face-to-face 8/9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Download PDF version for FT schedule of classes for 2021-2022 |
| INTERNSHIPS |
Unpaid internship 300 hours |
| INTERNSHIP DATES |
Tu/Thu for January to June |
| DEGREES & CERTIFICATES |
A.S. DEGREE Certificate of Achievement Infection Control Certification Dental Practice Act Certification Radiology License Coronal Polishing Certification Pit & Fissure Sealant Certification |
Course Schedule
Download PDF Version for Program Schedule of Classes
| TERM | FULL-TIME STUDENT PATHWAY |
|---|---|
| FALL |
D A 50 Orientation to Dental Assisting (1 unit) D A 51A Introduction to Chairside Dental Assisting (10.5 units) D A 53A Introduction to Radiography I (3 units) D A 58 Specialty Practice Procedures (1 unit) D A 62A Dental Sciences I (2 units) D A 71 Infection Control & Hazardous Waste Management (1.5 units) |
| WINTER |
D A 51B Intermediate Clinical Dental Assisting (3 units) D A 53B Dental Radiography II (2 units) D A 56 Dental Health Education (1 unit) D A 57 Office Emergency Procedures (2 units) D A 60A Dental Office Business Practices I (2 units) D A 62B Dental Sciences II (2 units) D A 73 Dental Assisting Supervised Clinic (5.5 units) D A 100 Law & Ethics for the Dental Assistant (1 unit) |
| SPRING |
D A 51C Advanced Dental Assisting Skills (3.5 units) D A 53C Dental Radiography III (1 unit) D A 60B Dental Office Business Practices II (3 units) D A 62C Dental Sciences III (2 units) D A 74 Dental Assisting Clinical Practice (5.5 units) D A 85 RDA Review (2 units) D A 88 Pit & Fissure Sealants (1.5 units) |
| SUMMER | Coursework completed |
| FALL | Coursework completed |
Timeline for Completion
To start, you'll apply for admission to either Dental Assisting pathyway with a single application.
| 9-MONTH FULL-TIME STUDENT PATHWAY |
|---|
Register and complete prerequisite DA 500L (1 unit) in spring quarter or summer session
starting in year 2022. |
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Complete these requirements before admission
|
|
Fall Quarter 19 Units |
| Winter Quarter 18.5 Units |
| Spring Quarter 19.5 Units |
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Graduation—Apply to take RDA written licensing exam |
Questions?
We're Here to Help!
Cara Miyasaki, RDHEF, MS , Department Chair
650.949.7351