SkillTech: Radiology for Dental Assistants
This course is designed to prepare dental assistants for an endorsement in radiology in the dental office.
This is not an introductory course. Participants must have experience working as a Dental Assistant and be familiar with dental radiology-related terminology, setting up an XCP Sensor holder, and placing the sensor holder and sensor intraorally.
Emphasis is placed on understanding and practicing the essentials of radiographic clinical procedures.
How to qualify for admission:
Participant must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Participant must have been officially registered with the Board of Dental Examiners as a Traditional Dental Assistant for six months and must have completed at least six consecutive months of employment as a dental assistant in a clinical setting prior to taking this course.
Participant must attach a copy of Vermont State Registration to the application or it will be returned.
You will be required to attend:
Lecture Session (7 hours) This lecture session will cover theory and techniques used in exposing dental radiographs.
Preclinical Session (4 hours)
Clinical Session (1.5 hours) During this session student will: expose a complete FMX on a patient (student`s responsibility to provide a patient), take a written dental radiography exam (must achieve 80% to pass course), and take a clinical test out with a grade of 80% or higher.
Deadline: When class fills
Cost: $550.00
Instructor: Beth Ladd, Lead Instructor.
Location: CTE Dental Assisting Classroom, 2 Educational Dr., Essex Junction, VT
Registration Process: Eligible students are enrolled in the order of registration. Eligible students will be registered with the Office of Professional Licensing and must have worked 6 consecutive months as a dental assistant in a clinical setting prior to taking this course.
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SkillTech is committed to providing a comfortable and encouraging learning environment for all students. We support and value tolerance and responsibility and expect students to treat each other and the staff with respect. Disrespectful behavior is unwelcome, and interactions that are offensive will not be tolerated.
The Center for Technology, Essex does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
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activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Bob Travers, Director
2 Educational Drive Suite 200
Essex Junction, VT 05452
802-879-5558
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