1. Dental Assisting Lori Gagliardi, Program Director RDA, CDA, RDH, Ed.d LOW COST/HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION

2. JOB OPPORTUNITIES Dental Assistant (RDA) and Expanded Functions (RDAEF) Private practice, specialty, clinics, hospital, sales, consultant Employment: top 10 per BLS Education: 1 academic year Earning Potential:$ 12-18 per hour plus benefits, etc.

3. Skills Good hand and eye coordination Work within a multicultural environment Computer knowledge Written and Oral Communication Reading/Writing Comprehension Critical Thinking Team player

4. PROGRAM OVERVIEW 10 MONTHS (August-June) Full Time DA 110 and 108 offered in Spring for Part time students State approved Nationally Accredited (ADA) Career pathway to other programs Advisory committee involvement Community service activities

5. Admissions Complete a Dental Assisting Application including High school and college transcripts Meet with the Program Director Prior to fall full time enrollment: CPR, Complete Health Assessment Form,

6. Program Content 32 units Basic Skills and Infection Control Dental Materials Oral Radiology/Certificate Chairside Assisting A and B RDA duties Inservice Training (DDS & USC) Front Office Administration/Computers Applied Human Behavior

7. Student Success Study skills lab Tutors Faculty involvement Retention Certificates Excellent board results

8. Optional Summer Session RDA Review practical and written Exam Orthodontic Assistant Clinical Hours

9. Program Completion Certificate in Dental Assisting Additional courses =AS with Certificate in Dental Assisting Eligibility for RDA and CDA applications Experience and Confidence to apply to other Dental Related programs X-ray, DPA and IC certificate Job Readiness/Employability= 100 %

10. Questions Contact Dr. Lori Gagliardi ligagliardi@pasadena.edu Office: (626) 585-7542 Health Sciences Staff: Sandra Parra (626) 585-3308 CTE Counselor: Lynell Wiggins lrwiggins@pasadena.edu