<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Sanford-Brown's Certificate in Dental Assisting program is designed to teach you about pathology and terminology, dental materials and instruments, dental anatomy, x-rays, and radiography. You could also learn about chair-side, laboratory techniques, and office administration skills. The curriculum is designed to include a laboratory component, a clinical component, and a lecture component. You also have an opportunity to complete an supervised externship in a clinical environment. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Sanford-Brown's Certificate in Dental Assisting program applicants might have interests in biology, medicine, and other sciences. An interest in business could also be useful. Potential Sanford-Brown students must live in close proximity to campus locations. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>This course of study consists of 54 credits. This includes an externship. </p> <p><u>Dental Assisting Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>DA 115</td><td> Introduction to Dental Assisting</td></tr> <tr><td>DA 125</td><td> Dental Sciences</td></tr> <tr><td>DA 135</td><td> Preclinical</td></tr> <tr><td>DA 142</td><td> Chairside I</td></tr> <tr><td>DA 147</td><td> Chairside II</td></tr> <tr><td>DA 152</td><td> Laboratory I</td></tr> <tr><td>DA 157</td><td> Laboratory II</td></tr> <tr><td>DA 162</td><td> Radiography I</td></tr> <tr><td>DA 167</td><td> Radiography II</td></tr> <tr><td>DA 175</td><td> Practice Management</td></tr> <tr><td>DA 200</td><td> Externship I</td></tr> <tr><td>DA 205</td><td> Externship II</td></tr> <tr><td>PD 103</td><td> Professional Development</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Sanford-Brown's Certificate in Dental Assisting program graduates could pursue careers as dental assistants. Your responsibilities could include taking x-rays, preparing patients, and assisting dentists. You could also be responsible for administrative tasks. </p> <h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Another option for Sanford-Brown's Certificate in Dental Assisting program graduates is to pursue bachelor's degree in a related field. Educational opportunities could be available in other types of medicine. For example, you could pursue degrees like the following: </p> <ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Pre-Dentistry </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medical Studies </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Nursing</li></ul>