Healthcare Therapeutic - Dental Assisting Pathway
The Dental Assisting Pathway introduces students to occupations and educational opportunities related to diagnosing and treating acute, episodic, or chronic illness independently or as part of a healthcare team. This Pathway also includes an introduction to the opportunities associated with providing treatment and counsel to patients as well as rehabilitative programs that help build or restore daily living skills to persons with disabilities or developmental delays.
What You Can Learn:
Basic skills necessary to work in the field of dentistry
What You Can Gain:
Registered Dental Assistant
Amarillo College Articulated and/or Dual Credit
What You Can Become:
(with additional education and training)
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Orthodontist
What You Can Take:
Principles of Health Science
Medical Terminology
Introduction to Dental Science
Anatomy and Physiology
Health Science Theory
Practicum in Health Science