DA 2004 - Externship

Quarter Credit Hour(s): 9

Prerequisite(s): All previous courses

Upon successful completion of all previous courses, students complete 280 hours of clinical dental assisting in a dental office, clinic, hospital or other dental facilities. Externs will be scheduled for a minimum of 28 hours per week. The externship assignment may entail a morning, afternoon or evening schedule that may include weekdays or weekends. Learning takes place “on-the-job” as students experience first-hand the day-to-day operations of the business. Supervised externships are customized to each student’s abilities and capabilities. Weekly reports will be submitted by the student to document his/her externship activities and learning. The sponsoring externship host will also evaluate the student. In addition, evaluations are made by the extern supervisor based on a visitation and observations.