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Dental Careers Program For Adult Students

WELCOME TO MISSION TRAILS REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM (ROP) Dental Careers

Course Description
The dental assistant is a valuable member of the dental health team who performs many essential duties in the dental office. These duties may include preparing the patient for treatment, assisting the dentist in all procedures, recording of vital signs, processing and mounting radiographs, sterilizing instruments, dental terminology and basic laboratory procedures. Students learn the theoretical aspect of dentistry including dental anatomy, dental procedures, instrument sterilization, and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on effective communication and working collaboratively with dental office members including dentists,hygienists, front office staff, patients, and the general public.

Course Goal:
Instruction is geared to chairside assisting, providing patient care, and related duties with minimal training in front office skills which prepares students to successfully obtain employment in a dental office. Students will earn a Covid-19 Dental Course Certificate of Completion.

Course Enrollment Fees:
$1,200.00 Semester 1
$1,200.00 Semester 2 = $2,400 total

Fees include textbooks.

We collaborate with federal agencies to support student with financial needs.

Fall 2024

Dental Careers Program

Step 1. Mandatory Orientation
Friday, 5/14/24 click here for 5/14 10-11:00am ROP Campus
Additional dates scheduled as needed

Step 2. Registration
Fall registration begins 7/19/2024
9:00am - 3:00pm
(Registration is on a first come-first serve basis for those who have completed the required documents.)

Schedule:

Class virtual meeting Time: Monday-Friday 8:35-12:35 pm

Fall Semester: August 2024 - December 2024
Spring Semester: January 2024 - May 2024

The Salinas Union High School District complies with the following federal and state regulations: Title V and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; California State Equal Opportunity Act: Chapter IV (starting with Section 30) of the 1st Division of Title V, Administrative Code of California; Title IX (does not discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, mental disability, or physical disability) the Education Amendments of the 1972. English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in vocational education programs. Parents and students who feel they are not being treated fairly in the light of the regulations may contact the Asst Director, Mission Trails ROP, 867 E. Laurel Dr., Salinas, Telephone 831-753-4209.

Class Fees:

Course Enrollment Fees:

$1,200.00 Semester 1
$1,200.00 Semester 2 = $2,400 total

Fees include textbooks.

Class Fees:

Registration Fee

$ 2400.00 total ($1,200.00 per semester)

Classroom Supplies

$60.00 approximate

*TB test

(If more than 2 years since last TB test)

$30.00 approximate

*Hepatitis B Vaccine

$40 approximate

*Chest X-ray

(Only needed if you have a positive TB result)

$50.00 to $100.00

Name Tag - 1

(order from JT’s Uniforms)

$15.00

Solid Galaxy Blue Scrubs; top & pants

$25.00 to $40.00 each

Solid teal scrub jacket (optional)

$40.00 to $50.00 each

White or black closed-toe shoes with non-skid soles. No clogs, or canvas

$50.00 to $100.00

Small Laptop Computer

$300.00 or more

TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENSES $2970 more or less

Staff Contacts:

Leslie Ochinang Dental Careers Instructor (831) 753-4209 ext. 1220 leslie.ochinang@salinasuhsd.org
Cara Gomez Typist Clerk III (831) 753-4209 ext. 1203 cara.gomez@salinasuhsd.org	Jeremiah Podczaszy Assistant Director (831) 753-4209 ext. 1201 jeremiah.podczaszy@salinasuhsd.org