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Dental Assistant Professional

Class Number: DENTAL 31508307-2 - Dental Assistant Professional
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

31-508-307 DENTAL ASSISTANT PROFESSIONALISM...prepares dental assistant students for professional success in a dental practice or another dental health care environment. Students develop professional appearance and image. More importantly, they learn to work within ethical guidelines and legal frameworks. In preparation for entering the work force, dental assistants customize or develop their portfolios and lay out an ongoing professional development plan. (Corequisites: 10-508-101, Dental Health Safety; 31-508-304, Dental & General Anatomy)

Course Typically Offered

  • Summer
  • Fall

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

What will I learn?

  1. Illustrate how the role of the dental assistant integrates with the roles of other members of the dental team
  2. Maintain professional confidentiality
  3. Cultivate a professionally ethical climate
  4. Respond to a request to perform a task that is not legally permitted to be delegated to a dental assistant
  5. Prepare your dental assistant resume and cover letter
  6. Prepare for a job interview for a dental assistant position
  7. Develop a professional development plan
  8. Evaluate professionalism as it relates to a dental practice or dental healthcare environment

Class Details

Class Number:
DENTAL 31508307-2 - Dental Assistant Professional
Location:
1301
Date:
-
Delivery:
Blended
Term:
2025 Fall Session 2

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
12/17/2025 - 12/17/2025 Wednesday
8:30 AM - 10:20 AM
Green Bay Campus Room HS116
12/3/2025 - 12/3/2025 Wednesday
8:30 AM - 10:20 AM
Green Bay Campus Room HS116
11/5/2025 - 11/5/2025 Wednesday
8:30 AM - 10:20 AM
Green Bay Campus Room HS116
10/22/2025 - 10/22/2025 Wednesday
8:30 AM - 10:20 AM
Green Bay Campus Room HS116
10/22/2025 - 12/19/2025 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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