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Dental Assisting CCL
Dental Assisting CCL
at Phoenix College
Phoenix Catalog
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Dental Assisting prepares students to work collaboratively in a dental setting or transfer to a healthcare-related four-year program. Students will be able to assist the dental team in a broad scope of dental procedures, perform office management functions, and provide patient support. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) is also available. Students that meet the CCL requirements in the program may proceed to earn their AAS degree.
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Dental Assistants
Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.
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Admissions
High school diploma or GED equivalency is required. Completion of Program Prerequisites with a C or better. Acknowledgement of ability to fully participate in classroom, laboratory, or clinical setting program activities. Formal application with unofficial transcripts and admission to the program is required. After acceptance into the program, the following are required: Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card Background Check Requirements Admission to an Allied Health program requires that students be in compliance with the Maricopa County Community College District Supplemental Background Check policy. Program applications will not be accepted without a copy of the Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card. Upon conditional program admission, the student must comply with all requirements of the current MCCCD background check policy. Health and Immunity Declaration Form signed by a licensed healthcare provider. Submit to a drug screening and demonstrate negative results Current CPR card for Healthcare Providers and maintain current status throughout the program