New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants · Courses
DA
11 courses with the subject DA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
DA 100The History of Dentistry and the NYS Registered Dental Assistant
(15 Clock Hours) This course will provide basic knowledge about dental professionals and the role of registered dental assistants in the dental field. The students will learn the history of dentistry, scope of practice of registered dental assistants, the differences between dental assistants, certified dental assistants, and registered dental assistants in New York State. They will also learn about different pathways of getting the NYS dental assistant license. Students will learn about the dental healthcare team including laws and ethics related to dentistry.
(45 clock hours) This course is designed to prepare the student in all aspects of preventing disease transmission in the work environment. Emphasis is placed on knowledge of the infectious process, the use of barriers, sterilization techniques and disinfection. The students will learn the different characteristics of bacteria, protozoa, yeasts, molds and viruses. The students will also learn the different routes of disease transmission, infection control procedures, disinfection techniques and sterilization techniques, as well as proper personal protective equipment (PPE). In addition, students 18
(60 clock hours); PREREQ: DA110, DA115 and DA120 This course provides didactic and laboratory instruction in all aspects of chairside assisting, including pre-clinical knowledge and entry level skills, advancing to the application of theoretical knowledge and principles of restorative dentistry. Content and skills will progress in relation to the complexity of the procedures and, accordingly, the student gains practical experience. The theoretical and practical content of this course includes: four-handed techniques; use and care of dental equipment; practical application of sterilization and disinfection techniques; basic hand and rotary instruments; and assisting with preliminary and restorative procedures.
(45 clock hours); PREREQ: CS108 This course provides instruction both in didactic and practical application of the skills and responsibilities of a dental office administrative assistant. This course helps to prepare students for the job market and emphasizes dental office practice management, financial management and accounting. Students will also be introduced to computerized bookkeeping and Dentrix. The students will also learn the implications regarding law and ethics. Classroom discussion topics will include; laws for health professionals, the requirements to practice medicine, legal liabilities of the profession, importance of medico-legal consent forms, medical records, documentation/record keeping, and cultural differences.
(45 clock hours); PREREQ: DA110 and HS105 (CPR) This course is designed to teach students to identify medical and dental emergencies in the dental office. The focus is on pharmacology and its mechanics of how drugs work within the body and the DA’s responsibility to obtain an accurate medical history from patients and carefully document both prescription drugs and those purchased over the counter. Students will also learn about treatments of local and topical anesthesia, indications and contraindications, and anesthetic agents.
(60 clock hours); PREREQ: DA110 and DA120 This course encompasses the didactic, preclinical and clinical instruction in radiation. The instruction progresses from a practical explanation of the physics of radiation production to the technique, focusing on paralleling and bisecting techniques. All aspects of developing and mounting x-rays are thoroughly covered. Manikins are utilized to allow students to achieve consistent proficiency. In addition, the students will have the opportunity to learn about dental radiography and equipment, as well as safety and infection prevention related to taking and processing dental x-rays. The students will learn about digital and manual radiology and processing and developing dental images, as well as mounting and evaluating radiographs. The final portion of this course will be dedicated to clinical radiography on simulated manikins.
(60 clock hours); PREREQ: DA180 In this continuation course of Radiology I, the students will be able to take, process, and develop radiographs on simulated manikins utilizing all techniques of dental radiology including; Parallel, Bitewing, Bisecting, and Occlusal techniques. They will also learn to identify imaging errors. The students will be able to apply their skills and knowledge by practicing on one another.
