Dental Assisting Program

Associates Degree

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Deborah Burch CDA, RDA, M.S.
Coordinator/Advisor
2755 E. Napier Ave.
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-8100, ext. 5100 (Napier) or
(269) 695-1391, ext. 2608 (Bertrand Crossing) or
1-800-252-1562 (Michigan & Northern Indiana),
ext. 5100 (Napier); ext. 2608 (Bertrand Crossing)
E-mail: burch@lakemichigancollege.edu

Lake Michigan College offers a uniquely flexible, work-at-your-own pace, accredited program for the on-the-job trained dental assistant with two years full-time experience who wants to become a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in Michigan. Those who are interesed in this program should successfully, complete the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) examination prior to admission, fulfill Lake Michigan College entrance requirements.

Procedure for receiving Advanced Standing Credit (ASC). The candidates must:

1. Successfully pass the CDA examination from DANB and submit a copy of the CDA certificate and current CDA card. If CDA card is not current, proof of completion of continuing education must be submitted for evaluation by the program coordinator.
   
2. Submit a copy of current CPR/AED card. The program will accept the following: American Heart Association; Health Care Provider CPR; and American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
3. Submit a copy of current Standard First Aid course.
4. Submit proof of attendance at an infection control seminar within the past two years.
5. Complete LMC application and assessment.
6. Be accepted into the LMC Dental Assisting Program.
7. Successfully complete the specified independent study course and Clinical I before the following courses are accepted as ASC:

   DENT 165 Intro. to Dental Assisting
   DENT 166 Chairside I
   DENT 167 Chairside II
   DENT 168 Chairside III
   DENT 169 Chairside IV
   DENT 170 Intro. to Business Assisting
   DENT 171 Intro. to Dental Radiography
   DENT 172 Medical Issues
   HEAL 166 CPR/AED
   HEAL 165 Standard First Aid
   BUSA 150 Job Search Seminar

8. Complete the "Advanced Standing Credit" application.
9. Pay the ASC fee per course to the LMC Business Office to receive college credit.
10. Receive credit on LMC transcript.

CERTIFICATE DENTAL ASSISTING PROGRAM
ADVANCED STANDING CREDIT (ASC)
FOR CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANTS

Certified Dental Assistants can receive credit toward RDA eligibility by requesting advanced standing credit (ASC). Listed below are the courses for which ASC can be earned after successful completion of independent study courses and Clinical I.

Dental Assisting scholarships, grants, and loans are available.
These costs are subject to change and prices of professional needs are approximate.

Professional Needs:
Textbooks and Manuals
Student Professional Membership
ADAA Liability Insurance
Hepatitis B Vaccination

For more information, contact Deb Burch at 1-269-927-8100 or 1- 800-252-1562, ext. 5100.

Lake Michigan College is an Equal Opportunity Institution, affording enrollment, employment, and services without distinction on the basis of age, color, height, weight, creed, disability, marital status, sexual preference, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, or sex.

Lake Michigan College - 2755 E. Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 927-8100
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M-TEC at LMC - 400 Klock Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 926-6832