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Program checklist · AAS

Dental Assisting, AAS

Anoka-Ramsey Community College · Coon Rapids, MN

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Program
Award
AAS
Credential class
ceterms:AssociateDegree
CIP
51.0601
Credits (computed from items)
166
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
172963
CourseShelf checklist
CK_172963_becbf7dc
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program Requirements: 44

17 items
  1. DNTA 1100
    3
  2. DNTA 1200
    2
  3. DNTA 1210
    3
  4. DNTA 1220
    3
  5. DNTA 1240
    2
  6. DNTA 1250
    1
  7. DNTA 1260
    2
  8. DNTA 1270
    4
  9. DNTA 1300
    3
  10. DNTA 1310
    3
  11. DNTA 1330
    4
  12. DNTA 1350
    3
  13. DNTA 1360
    1
  14. DNTA 1370
    3
  15. DNTA 2295
    1
  16. DNTA 2297
    3
  17. DNTA 2298
    3

General Education/MnTC Requirements: 16 credits

0 items

    Goal 01: Communication

    0 items

      A. Written (one course required)

      3 items
      1. Select one:
        Not resolved to a course
      2. ENGL 1120
        4
      3. ENGL 1121
        4

      B. Oral (one course required)

      1 item
      1. CMST 2220
        3

      Goal 02: Critical Thinking

      0 items

        Goal 03: Natural Sciences

        0 items

          Recommended Courses

          7 items
          1. BIOL 1900
            4
          2. OR BIOL 2201
            General Microbiology
            Not resolved to a course
            4
          3. BIOL 2113
            4
          4. BIOL 2114
            4
          5. CHEM 1020
            4
          6. OR CHEM 1050
            Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          7. OR CHEM 1061
            Principles of Chemistry I
            Not resolved to a course
            4

          Goal 04: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning

          0 items

            Goal 05: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences

            0 items

              Recommended Courses

              4 items
              1. ANTH 2201
                3
              2. OR SOC 1111
                Introduction to Sociology
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              3. PSYC 1110
                4
              4. OR PSYC 2235
                Lifespan Development
                Not resolved to a course
                4

              Goal 06: Humanities/Fine Arts

              0 items

                Recommended Courses

                1 item
                1. PHIL 1200
                  3

                Goal 07: Human Diversity, Race, Power, and Justice in the United States

                0 items

                  Goal 08: Global Perspective

                  0 items

                    Goal 09: Ethical/Civic Responsibility

                    0 items

                      Goal 10: People and The Environment

                      0 items

                        Additional Program Elective Suggestion

                        1 item
                        1. HPER 1112
                          3

                        Program Information

                        0 items

                          Program Goals

                          10 items
                          1. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills essential for employment in the occupation of dental assisting.
                            Not resolved to a course
                          2. Practice holistic, evidence-based equitable person-centered care promoting social justice for individuals, families, and communities.
                            Not resolved to a course
                          3. Safely and accurately perform clinical, laboratory, and administrative procedures utilizing current technology and terminology in various dental environments.
                            Not resolved to a course
                          4. Demonstrate the incorporation of professional interpersonal and communication skills to interact with diverse populations and other healthcare team members effectively.
                            Not resolved to a course
                          5. Utilize sound ethical principles, technical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in clinical/administrative performance including expanded practice in areas such as clear thinking, effective communication, accepting diversity, and ethical decision making.
                            Not resolved to a course
                          6. Apply current concepts of infection control, aseptic techniques, hazard management, and occupational safety.
                            Not resolved to a course
                          7. Utilize current principles of effective chairside assisting for general and dental specialty procedures and dental/medical emergencies.
                            Not resolved to a course
                          8. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to expose and evaluate diagnostically acceptable radiographs.
                            Not resolved to a course
                          9. Demonstrate knowledge and practice of the legal and ethical Minnesota Board of Dentistry statutes.
                            Not resolved to a course
                          10. Develop the knowledge necessary to complete the National and State Dental Assisting Board Examinations for expanded functions in Minnesota and become licensed in Minnesota.
                            Not resolved to a course

                          Program Admission & Related Requirements

                          0 items

                            Completion Requirements

                            9 items
                            1. A minimum of 60 semester credits in courses numbered 1000 or above.
                              Not resolved to a course
                            2. A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in courses number 1000 or above at ARCC.
                              Not resolved to a course
                            3. Satisfy residency requirements.
                              Not resolved to a course
                            4. All program requirements must be completed at ARCC.
                              Not resolved to a course
                            5. A minimum grade of C or higher must be earned in all program requirements.
                              Not resolved to a course
                            6. A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in all MnTC courses.
                              Not resolved to a course
                            7. Completion of specific degree requirements.
                              Not resolved to a course
                            8. To complete your program, please submit the appropriate application found here.
                              Not resolved to a course
                            9. The requirements of this program are subject to change without notice.
                              Not resolved to a course

                            Program Sequence

                            0 items

                              Semester One

                              5 items
                              1. CMST 2220
                                3
                              2. GenEd/MnTC Recommended Courses
                                Not resolved to a course
                                9
                              3. Select one:
                                Not resolved to a course
                              4. ENGL 1120
                                4
                              5. ENGL 1121
                                4

                              Semester Two

                              8 items
                              1. DNTA 1100
                                3
                              2. DNTA 1200
                                2
                              3. DNTA 1210
                                3
                              4. DNTA 1220
                                3
                              5. DNTA 1240
                                2
                              6. DNTA 1250
                                1
                              7. DNTA 1260
                                2
                              8. DNTA 1270
                                4

                              Semester Three

                              6 items
                              1. DNTA 1300
                                3
                              2. DNTA 1310
                                3
                              3. DNTA 1330
                                4
                              4. DNTA 1350
                                3
                              5. DNTA 1360
                                1
                              6. DNTA 1370
                                3

                              Semester Four

                              3 items
                              1. DNTA 2295
                                1
                              2. DNTA 2297
                                3
                              3. DNTA 2298
                                3

                              Note

                              0 items
                                Source. Anoka-Ramsey Community College, catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.anokaramsey.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=5&poid=516. Captured page pages/0054.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.