DCB catalog 2024-25

81 A Minimum English Proficiency Standard for the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) (2009). Retrieved July 12 th , 2015 a t https://www.ncsbn.org/TOEFL_iBT_Proficiency_Standard_Process.pdf . 12. 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 13. 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) applicants, 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, Diptheria & 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 15 th deadline will be notified of status by June 15 th Incomplete applications are not able to be processed and will be refused.