Opticians dispense corrective lenses to aid patients in their visual needs. This is accomplished by using scientific and clinical procedures and applying learned skills needed to successfully produce and fit top quality eyewear.
Program Goals
To provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to take the New Jersey State Ophthalmic Dispensing Examination,Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology Examination, the American...
Dental Hygiene program has selective admission requirements. Contact the Counseling Office for information and application deadlines.
The curriculum is designed to prepare male and female students as primary preventive oral health professionals licensed to practice dental hygiene. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to take the national board, regional and state board examinations leading to licensure as a registered...
The Dental Hygiene program prepares the student to work as a dental hygienist under the supervision of a licensed dentist in dental offices and other health agencies. The program in dental hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation [and has been granted the accreditation status of "approval without reporting requirements"]. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education....
The Associate of Arts in Dental Hygiene Arts and Sciences transfer program offers students preparation to apply to the Dental Hygiene Program at the University of Maryland Dental School in Baltimore. Admission to the University program is competitive. Potential transfer students to UMAB may consider taking Fundamentals of Organic and Biochemistry at Howard Community College or Essentials of Organic Chemistry at Frederick Community College....
Graduates of the dental hygiene degree are eligible to take national and regional board examinations which are required to become a Registered Dental Hygienist (R.D.H.) An R.D.H. license is required in order to practice in a dental office or clinic.
Career Opportunities Employment opportunities for dental hygienists are available in dental offices, schools, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes,and government agencies. Career and employment services...
Graduates of the associate of applied science degree in diesel technology will have ’hands-on“ skills and knowledge in drive trains, engines, electrical systems, brake systems, and hydraulics. In addition, graduates apply professional behavior, research and apply technical information, and demonstrate basic shop skills. Graduates will be qualified to find entry-level employment with building blocks necessary for career advancement in diesel engine...
The Dental Hygiene program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for positions in the dental profession. The program is a two-year, 123-credit hours curriculum leading to the Dental Hygiene Associate of Applied Science degree. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program provides the skills and knowledge needed to become a...
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The Dental Hygiene curriculum prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills to access, plan, implement, and evaluate dental hygiene care for the individual and the community. Students will learn to prepare the operatory, take patient histories, note abnormalities, plan care, teach oral hygiene, clean teeth, take x-rays, apply preventive agents, complete necessary chart entries, and perform other procedures related to dental hygiene care. Graduates...
The Associate of Applied Science Degree Dental Hygiene is designed to prepare students as primary preventive oral health care professionals licensed to practice dental hygiene. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to take the national, regional, and state board examinations leading to licensure as a registered dental hygienist (RDH).
Employment: Clinical dental hygienist may work in a variety of health care settings...
Since 1994, Century's Dental Hygiene program has been preparing students for dental hygiene licensure and practice. Our graduates work in dental offices, community clinics, schools and health departments, providing direct care to patients.
Awards
AAS Degree
Program benefits
Our students practice their skills in a bright, spacious and well-equipped 12-chair clinic on campus, as well as several off-campus locations.
The Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the council on Post-secondary Accreditation and by the United States Department of Education. Completion of the two-year program qualifies the student to take the National Dental Hygiene Board examination and the California Dental Hygiene State Board Licensure examination for licensure...
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