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