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ABED 90 Dental Assisting I-BEST Support I

3 credits
This course is exclusively for students enrolled in the first term of the I-BEST Dental Assisting certificate program. It addresses specific vocabulary, reading, and language skills covered in the first term technical courses (DAS 101 and DAS 102).

Prerequisites: Successful completion of ELL 50  or placement by assessment (NRS ESL 6 or ABE 4)

Corequisites: DAS 101  and DAS 102  

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Determine the meaning of symbols, key dental terminology, and other words and phrases used in dental assisting and accurately use them
  • Respond to oral directions using vocabulary common in the field
  • Formulate clarifying questions in response to directions given orally
  • Outline safety procedures and demonstrate ability to understand and follow oral and written directives related to delivering safe and effective patient care
  • Participate actively in structured conversations as part of a whole class, in small groups, and with a partner on topics related to dental assisting

Total Hours: 30 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 30