Charlotte Technical College

Please see the Basic Skills Requirement table by clicking here and find your program.

If required, take the Basic Skills Test at our Testing Center. Call 941-255-7500 Ext. 1745 to schedule to take the test.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the dental health care delivery system and dental health occupations.
2. Use oral, written, and electronic communication skills with professional etiquette in creating, expressing and interpreting information and ideas.
3. Describe the legal and ethical responsibilities of the dental health care worker.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of general anatomy and physiology and apply wellness and disease concepts.
5. Demonstrate the importance of health, safety, and environmental management systems in dental organizations and their importance to organizational performance and regulatory compliance.
6. Recognize and respond to emergency situations.
7. Use information technology tools. (Optional)
8. Explain the importance of employability skills.
9. Demonstrate knowledge of airborne and blood borne diseases.
10. Demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills needed to accomplish team goals and objectives.
11. Use dental terminology.
12. Identify structures and explain functions and pathologies of dental and general head and neck anatomy.
13. Identify principles of microbiology and disease prevention and perform infection control procedures.
14. Identify, describe, maintain and utilize dental instruments and equipment.
15. Record patient assessment and treatment data.
16. Identify the functions of pharmacology and anesthesia as they relate to dentistry.
17. Identify and perform dental radiographic procedures.
18. Identify properties and uses, and manipulate dental materials.
19. Perform chairside assisting for general dentistry and specialty procedures.
20. Describe principles and perform techniques of preventive dentistry.
21. Perform general dental business office procedures.
22. Demonstrate professionalism as a dental team member in the clinical setting.

• Articulated: Dental Assisting National Board (CDA)

• Dental Assistants
• Healthcare Support Workers

To find out more about these opportunities, please visit O*Net OnLine.

• Minimum 18 years of age when the program starts
• High School Diploma/GED
• Background Check
• Drug Screening

Our school has worked with Elsevier to create a special offer on the course materials adopted for your program. With one convenient click, you'll be able to purchase this unique bundle with the products shown below. Plus, by buying directly from Elsevier, you'll be saving 20% off the suggested retail price.

If your package includes electronic products, eBooks, and/or online resources, you will receive instant access to them upon submission of your order.

Discounts will be reflected in your cart. 

Purchase Materials Here

• Information Sheet
• Selection Matrix
• Essay Requirements
• Essay Rubric