DCB catalog 2022-24

Career/Technical Curricula 77 a. Complete information on the TOEFL iBT, including free test preparation materials, testing sites, and registration is available online at https://www.ets.org/toefl. Applicants may register for the TOEFL iBT by Internet, telephone (1-800-468-6335) or mail. b. Request official TOEFL iBT scores to be sent to: • DCB College at Bottineau - Enter Institution DI 3398. c. Only official score reports will be accepted. TOEFL scores are valid for two years from the test date. d. The cost of any/all required testing is the sole responsibility of the applicant. e. Applicants are allowed two (2) attempts at the TOEFL exam with a minimum of 4 weeks (28 days) between attempts per application period. Dental Assisting students for whom English is not their native language should be aware that they may not be able to complete the program of study within the described time frame. Students are encouraged to consult the Dental Assisting advisor before submitting the Dental Assisting program application. This gives the opportunity to discuss requirements and to arrange to either take the TOEFL exam if applicable or seek assistance to be successful on the TOEFL exam in the future. Reference: A Minimum English Proficiency Standard for The Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) (2009). Retrieved July 12th, 2015, at https://www.ncsbn.org/TOEFL_iBT_Proficiency_Standard_Process.pdf. 11. Laptop Computer Dental program students must have a laptop computer. The cost will be in addition to the cost of tuition, fees, and books. The computer must be a Windows-based system. Dakota College students have access to Office 365 in the student portal. The required computer specification can be found at: https://www.dakotacollege.edu/student-life/computer-services#contact 12. Transportation Students must have transportation available to and from campus, clinical affiliations, etc. Checklist for the Dental Assisting Program 1. Complete an application for admission to DCB 2. Complete the electronic application for the DCB Dental Assisting Program 3. Submit copy of current CPR certification 4. Submit copy of dental practice observations 5. Provide proof of math skill readiness (ACT, SAT or COMPASS, or transcript with math course) 6. Provide proof of academic readiness (ACT, SAT, or COMPASS, or transcript with 12 required credits) 7. Submit TEAS test results 8. If required by English as a second language (ESL) applicant, TOEFL exam results If your application is complete and you meet all requirements above, you will be invited to an interview as a final step in the application process. After you are accepted into the Program, the Dental Assisting Program Director will be sending you information on how to enroll in CastleBranch, which is a software program that will guide you through completing a Background Check and Drug Screen as well as keeping track of the required immunizations for the Dental Assisting Program. The total cost is $145.00 and is the student’s financial responsibility. Required Immunizations once you are admitted to the DCB Dental Assisting Program: Documentation will be due by July 15 (*unless specified). 1. Documentation of two Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccination or Rubella positive titer. 2. Documentation of three Hepatitis B immunizations, positive titer, or a waiver. 3. Documentation of two Varicella (Chicken Pox) vaccinations or proof of a positive titer. 4. Documentation of Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis) vaccination within the last ten years. 5. Documentation of a negative two-step TB Skin Test (Mantoux), or QuantiFERON Gold blood test or Tspot. If positive, a copy of the lab report or a clear chest x-ray completed within the last year is required. This requirement will be a yearly renewal. 6. Documentation of a flu shot administered during the current flu season. *This requirement will not be due until October 1 to ensure administration of current vaccination and will be a yearly renewal. 7. Covid-19 Vaccination could be required, depending on requirements of individual clinical sites. All applicants who meet the May 15th deadline will be notified of status by June 15th Incomplete applications are not able to be processed and will be refused Dental Assisting Certificate BIOL 115 Concepts of Anatomy & Physiology...................4 cr or BIOL 220 Anatomy & Physiology I ............................ 4 cr and BIOL 221 Anatomy & Physiology II......................4 cr COMM 110 Fund. of Public Speaking................................3 cr DENT 116 Dental Anatomy.................................................2 cr UNIV 105 First Year Experience.........................................1 cr Semester 1 – Fall DENT 117 Intro. to Infection Control, Immunology, and Medical Emergencies in the Dental Practice..................2 cr DENT 118 Biomaterials.......................................................3 cr DENT 119 Dental Radiology...............................................3 cr DAST 122 Dental Assisting Radiology Lab I......................1 cr DAST 124 Clinical Assisting I..............................................5 cr DAST 144 Biodental Science..............................................2 cr Semester 2 – Spring DENT 121 Dental Ethics & Jurisprudence..........................1 cr DAST 123 Dental Assisting Radiology Lab II.....................1 cr DAST 125 Clinical Assisting II.............................................4 cr DAST 126 Dental Practice Management............................2 cr DAST 128 Advanced Functions..........................................4 cr DAST 129 Dental Specialties..............................................1 cr DAST 149 Clinical Affiliation I..............................................1 cr