Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the diploma program in Dental Assisting will be able to complete the following tasks:

• Perform current entry-level dental assisting skills.
• Use critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge of dental specialties, dental management, and being a member of the dental team.
• Pass the dental assisting national board examination/certification and the Georgia expanded functions certification.
• Demonstrate the personal and professional ethics and interpersonal skills that are expected in the workplace.

Graduates of the TCC program in Radiology/EFDA Cert Dental Assisting will be able to complete the following tasks:

• Understand fundamentals of Radiology and Radiation Safety.
• Understand radiographic anatomy and interpretation.
• Understand itraoral and xtraoral radiographic techniques.
• Quality assurance techniques.
• Perform expanded duties a prescribed by Georgia Law.