Dental Sterilization Certificate
Dental Sterilization Certificate for High School
This certificate is designed for high school students to develop skills needed for an entry level position in a dental office and will introduce the students to Microbiology, Infection Control, Sterilization, Management of Hazardous Materials, and Ergonomics.
It will also provide information of the dental profession, ethics, and jurisprudence, dental terminology, diversity, and preparing for patient care. Students will also learn to correctly recognize and identify various occupations within the dental environment.
Students will study basic dental terminology necessary to complete all other courses. Information provided to accurately identify the names and numbers of teeth in the primary and permanent dentition, and dental treatment descriptions. You will study the principles and laws related to patient privacy and the causes and treatment for HIV/AIDS.
Students that complete the certificate in high school will receive credit at the college that will count towards the AAT in Dental Assistant.
Program Length
This program is approximately one quarter long, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
Admission Dates
Fall and spring quarters.
Completion Requirements
Prerequisite(s)
Quarterly-based insurance for students may be purchased; further information is available through the Advising and Counseling Office.
In order to participate in the clinical aspects of the program the student must receive a “No Record On File” report related to crimes against persons from the Washington State Patrol and meet the requirements for the facility that they may be assigned to.
Program Course List
| DBOA 103 | Dental Terminology & Procedures | 4 |
| DAS 104 | General Studies | 3 |
| DAS 108 | Biomedical Sciences | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |