DUAL ENROLLMENT Dental Assisting

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1 DUAL ENROLLMENT Dental Assisting NOTE. Pages 6 & 7 Student Checklist There are things to do BEFORE the program s mandatory orientation May 11 or else, YOU could lose your seat in this program! First Semester DHY credits RCP credit Second Semester DHY credit DHY credits DHY 278 (Internship) 1 credit Total of 9 credits For more information, contact Karen Robyn Program Administrator Education for Employment Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency 1819 E. Milham Ave. Portage MI krobyn@kresa.org v / f

2 DENTAL ASSISTING DUAL ENROLLMENT GUIDELINES Dental Assisting Employment in the Dental field is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations. Enrollment in EFE s Dental Assisting program provides students with exposure to career opportunities found within the Dental field and begins a preferred relationship with the KVCC Dental Hygiene program. Occupation Job Duties Entry-Level Education Dental Assistants Dental assistants have many tasks, ranging from providing patient care and taking x rays to Postsecondary nondegree recordkeeping and scheduling appointments. Their award and/or on duties vary by state and by the dentists offices where the job training they work. Dental Hygienists Dental hygienists clean teeth, examine patients for signs of oral diseases such as gingivitis, and provide other preventative dental care. They also educate patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health. Dentists Dentists diagnose and treat problems with a patient s teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. They provide advice and instruction on taking care of teeth and gums and on diet choices that affect oral health Median Pay $34,500 Associate s degree $70, 210 Doctoral or professional degree Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Edition, on the Internet at (visited December 30, 2014). $149,310 Education for Employment (EFE) is fortunate to be able to partner with KVCC, through a dual enrollment opportunity, in the offering of our Dental Assisting program. The course prepares students to become Dental Assistants where they will learn the fundamental knowledge and skills of dental anatomy, physiology, terminology, dental materials, chairside assisting, sterilization, radiology, laboratory and clinical procedures. Second semester includes an internship held in KVCC's Dental clinic and/or local dental offices. KVCC DENTAL ASSISTING Health Career Application (Enrollment) Process Complete and submit all portions of the KVCC Health Careers Application (attached) including physical examination and appropriate immunizations by deadlines listed on the Student to-do List found within this packet. (Additional applications are available from KVCC s Health Careers Admissions Coordinator in Room 7504.) All eligibility criteria (listed within this packet) and a criminal background check (Live Scan fingerprinting) must be completed to be accepted into the program. A negative drug screen is also required before being placed on an internship random testing will be completed on campus with dates yet TBD. *Tentative Student Program Expense Drug testing (date TBD) approx. $25 White shoes Scrubs (color TBD) Pocket Mask approx. $18 Tuition Live Scan Fingerprinting Expenses EFE will cover Textbooks The instructor will go over program expectations, in detail, during the first week of class. 1 P a g e

3 DENTAL ASSISTING DUAL ENROLLMENT GUIDELINES A mandatory program orientation will be held May 11 starting from 6:00 pm 8:30 pm at KVCC (Texas Township Campus), Room 4380, for students and parent/guardians. EFE suggests parking by the flagpole entrance. Before attending the orientation, prospective dual enrolled students need to: 1. Create a KVCC account and apply to KVCC at For assistance, please see your high school counseling office. (Refer to HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT CHECKLIST). Watch the mail for your acceptance letter. 2. Insure your test scores are on file at KVCC that meet or exceed the minimum requirements. 3. Attend the orientation. (Bring your acceptance letter which includes your New Account Access Code (NAC). Taking dual enrolled classes as a high school student is a wonderful way to begin your college career while still in high school. Students who choose to dual enroll need to be fully aware of the extra duties and responsibilities that high school students face as new college students. The GUIDELINES, found within this document, are meant to introduce students to some of these duties and responsibilities. This document is not meant to be inclusive of all the guidelines and policies imposed by your high school, EFE, and/or KVCC. In as much, EFE strongly suggests students read the KVCC STUDENT HANDBOOK prior to the beginning of the fall term. A copy of the handbook is available on the KVCC web site at Students enrolling in an EFE-DUAL ENROLLMENT MUST abide by the following guidelines: ENROLLMENT EFE-KVCC dual-enrolled programs are open only to high school seniors with the permission of their high school counselor. Student schedules need to be open to extended class time and the college's calendar. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Credits FIRST SEMESTER DHY 282 Dental Assisting 1 3:40 PM 4 credits SECOND SEMESTER DHY 113 Dental Imaging Techniques 1-3:40 PM 1 credit RCP125 Basic Cardiac Life Support 1-3:40 PM 1 credits DHY :40 PM DHY 283 (week 1-7) Dental Assisting 1 3:40 PM 2 credits DHY 278 INTERNSHIP (week 8-15; total of 48 hours) To be eligible for the internship, students must be passing all preceding coursework with a C or above Days and Times TBD 1 credit DHY :40 PM 5 credits DHY 283 (week 1-7) Dental Assisting 1 3:40 PM PROGRAM LOCATION Classes are held on the KVCC Texas Township Campus. Transportation is the responsibility of the student. 4 credits ACT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS KVCC has set minimum ACT scores for this program. If a student does not meet KVCC minimum scores, the student has the option of taking a COMPASS test offered by KVCC. Refer to TESTING guidelines on the HIGH SCHOOL CHECKLIST to ensure your ACT scores and/or COMPASS results meet the college s requirements. 2 P a g e

4 DENTAL ASSISTING DUAL ENROLLMENT GUIDELINES TUITION and CLASS FEES Tuition and class fees associated with enrollment in this program are paid by EFE. If you receive communication from KVCC during the enrollment process that your tuition and/or fees are due, please contact Karen Robyn at If at any time after the Spring Orientation you make a decision not to enroll in this program, immediately notify your high school and EFE, so you get dropped from the course correctly. TRANSCRIPTS, GRADES and CREDITS You have the option of earning both high school and college credit for successfully passing EFE DENTAL ASSISTING. (See the PSEO form found within this packet.) Your high school sets the number of high school credits that can be awarded for each class. For each DENTAL ASSISTING course, your KVCC transcript grade will be reported to your high school at the end of corresponding KVCC semester. It is extremely important to take the course seriously, as your KVCC grades will be on your official college transcript! KVCC COMMUNICATION KVCC instructors will communicate student progress only to the student. Post-secondary instructors are not allowed to communicate with parents or other third parties such as school counselors, principals, etc. Parents, counselors, and principals should call the EFE office at with any concerns. Students can choose to complete an AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION FORM to release to an organization or individual (i.e. parent). The form can be found at and is also included within this packet. PROGRAM CALENDAR Students MUST follow the KVCC academic school calendar. Your Dental Assisting academic calendar is included in this packet. STUDENTS WILL BE EXPECTED TO ATTEND EVERY SCHEDULED KVCC CLASS SESSION; THIS INCLUDES ATTENDANCE DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL SPRING BREAK AND OTHER HOME SCHOOL CLOSURE DAYS. The first day of the fall term is WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER Your high school staff may make general announcements that EFE starts later, but this does not apply to you. You are a college student and must follow the college calendar to be successful in this program. ATTENDANCE Attendance requirements are determined by the KVCC course instructor. At the beginning of each course, the instructor will provide students with written attendance requirements as part of the course syllabus. Pay close attention to these requirements; they may be quite different from your high school s policies. Failure to follow attendance requirements will negatively affect your grade. Students who do not meet the attendance requirement as determined by the instructor may be involuntarily removed from the course. Students who fail to attend the first scheduled class meeting of either semester, or who fail to contact the instructor regarding absences before the first scheduled class meeting, may at the option of the instructor, be removed from the course. Consult the KVCC Student Handbook and/or your instructor for more information on attendance guidelines. INCLEMENT WEATHER Students follow KVCC, NOT local high school, weather related closures. Listen to the usual news outlets for information about Texas Township campus closures. (The KVCC website provides information on how to receive campus closures through text messaging or through other means.) TEXTBOOKS EFE will purchase the required DENTAL ASSISTING, Basic Cardiac Life Support, and Dental Radiography textbooks and loan them out for student use. All textbooks, not purchased by students, must be returned to the instructor on the last day of each semester in useable condition. Students will be held liable for lost or unusable textbooks. If necessary, High schools will be asked to place a HOLD on diplomas until any liability is cleared. 3 P a g e

5 DENTAL ASSISTING DUAL ENROLLMENT GUIDELINES CAMPUS RESOURCES AND SPECIAL SERVICES As a new college student, you will be responsible for advocating for yourself to access special services and college resources that you may need to be successful at KVCC. Neither your high school, nor your parents, can initiate this communication for you. The Student Success Center, located on the upper level of the new Student Services Wing on the Texas Township campus, is available to facilitate students in accessing every resource they need in order to proficiently manage their way through the KVCC environment. Students who participate in the program are assigned a Success Advocate who will guide them through their time at KVCC in order to help assure the student s attainment of his/her particular goal. The advocate is a trained resource person who understands the complexities of college life and is available as a point person to direct students to the resources they need to grow within the college environment. If you currently have an Individual Educational Plan (IEP), we strongly encourage you to initiate services or get more information by contacting the Special Services Office located in The Learning Center, Room 2220 or by calling (voice) , (TTD) Services include but are not limited to the following: adaptive equipment, advising, advocacy, assistance with registration and scheduling, assistance with organizational study skills, counseling and referrals, interpreter services, liaisons with outside agencies, modified test administration, note taking assistance, and taped textbooks. All college students can receive both individual and group tutoring on a walk-in basis or by appointment at The Learning Center. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS DHY 282 Dental Assisting I Contact Hours: 4 This course covers the essentials of the basic background knowledge and skill needed for an entrylevel dental assistant. The dental assisting student is introduced to the importance of a variety of delegated tasks including infection control, medical history assessment, four handed dentistry for restorative and surgical procedures. RCP 125 Basic Cardiac Life Support (Lecture/Discussion) Contact Hours: 1 A study of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Included within this course is the care of adult, pediatric, and infant patients experiencing respiratory arrest, airway obstruction, and cardiac arrest. Comment: Students may register for this course without being accepted into the RCP program. DHY 283 Dental Assisting II Contact Hours: 2 This course builds upon previously learned skills and developing competency in advanced skills needed for servicing patients. The dental assisting student is introduced to office management and patient scheduling. DHY 113 Dental Imaging Techniques (Standard Lab) Contact Hours: 3 This application course includes a series of x-ray demonstrations and laboratory practice sessions for dental diagnostic purposes and radiographic charting procedures. Cognitive knowledge includes radiobiological effects and radiation protection. DHY 278 Dental Assisting Internship Contact Hour: 1 The Dental Assisting Internship is a supervised on-the-job learning experience designed to provide students the opportunity to apply dental assisting competencies in a dental office environment. Prerequisite: With some exceptions, students must have completed 75% of the coursework in the pursued degree/certificate program and have a grade point of 2.5 in the program and 2.0 overall. Comment: See Internships under Permission Codes for more information. 4 P a g e

6 DENTAL ASSISTING DUAL ENROLLMENT GUIDELINES EFE Dual Enrolled DENTAL ASSISTING CALENDAR Location: KVCC Texas Township EFE students are expected to attend all KVCC class sessions, EVEN IF HOME SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED. AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER M T W TH F M T W TH F M T W TH F Aug 10 KVCC ID available Sept 8 KVCC Semester begins KVCC RCP 125 first day Sept 9 - KVCC DHY 282 first day NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY M T W TH F M T W TH F M T W TH F November 26 & 27 Thanksgiving Recess December 21- KVCC semester ENDS Jan st day KVCC, DHY 113 Jan st day DHY 283 Jan MLK Birthday, KVCC Closed FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL M T W TH F M T W TH F M T W TH F March 5-11 KVCC Spring Recess March 15 Begins DHY 278 internship ( TU - F; dates and times TBD) MAY M T W TH F May 2 Last day DHY 113 & DHY 278 May 2 KVCC Semester Ends DHY 282 Dental Assisting 1 3:40 pm RCP 125 Safety & First Aid 1 3:40 pm DHY 113 Dental Imaging Techniques 1 3:40 pm DHY 283 Dental Assisting (weeks 1-7) 1 3:40 pm DHY 278 Internship Days and Times TBD (second semester; weeks 8-15) 5 P a g e

7 DENTAL ASSISTING DUAL ENROLLMENT GUIDELINES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT CHECKLIST For EFE Dual-Enrolled Programs EMT DENTAL ELECTRICAL TECH HVAC WELDING DONE April 1 PRIOR TO *ORIENTATION APPROVAL Submit a completed EFE Application to your HS counseling office by your school s EFE application deadline. Your application will need to be reviewed and approved by the counseling office. ADMISSION Go to: Click on Create an Account. After you have created an account/profile, the website will direct you to start and then complete the KVCC new Undergraduate Application online (free process). You should receive your acceptance letter in the mail within one week. (If you have applied to or attended KVCC within the last two years, you will not need to submit a new application. Instead, complete a Personal Information update form (follow the directions online). TESTING Placement test scores are required to be on file prior to attending orientation and registering for classes. If you did not list KVCC as a college to receive your ACT scores, you can (a) send it electronically from the website; or (b) request that your HS counseling office submit it for you; or (c) deliver it in person; or mail to Admissions, Registration & Records Office (Room 9140, Student Services Wing, Texas Township Campus, or mailing address: KVCC, Admissions, Registration & Records Office, PO Box 4070, Kalamazoo, MI ) KVCC sets minimum assessment scores for each class. The minimum score required as a prerequisite for EFE dual enrolled classes are listed in the table below. If any of your ACT sub scores do not meet this minimum level, you must take the Compass test to meet the minimum assessment level set by KVCC. Check with your high school to see if the Compass test is available there. Otherwise, you can take the Compass at KVCC: Room 123, Arcadia Commons Campus or Room 2210, Texas Township Campus (near the Tower Entrance). For more information about the KVCC Testing Center, including their scheduled hours, go to: or them at testcenter@kvcc.edu or call at Scores are provided on the day you complete the Compass test and will be transmitted to KVCC. Program Assessment Writing Reading Math Dental ACT Compass EMT ACT Compass Electrical Tech 102 ACT Compass Electrical Tech 110 ACT Compass HVAC ACT Compass Welding ACT Compass P a g e

8 DENTAL ASSISTING DUAL ENROLLMENT GUIDELINES May 11, :00 8:30 pm KVCC Texas Township Campus Room 4370 (HVAC, ELEC, WELD) Room 4380 (DENTAL, EMT) MAY 11 EFE will help students complete course registration during the orientation meeting!! *ATTEND ORIENTATION Dual-enrolled EFE students must attend a mandatory EFE Dual-Enrollment Orientation What to expect at the orientation: General overview and review of procedures and responsibilities particular to your EFE dual-enrolled program; you will be given a list of your college class codes and directions on how to register for classes; an open lab will be available for students to get assistance from KVCC staff to register for classes; A Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) form (indicates to KVCC will get paid) will be distributed for you to complete and submit to EFE staff for their required signature. REGISTRATION Visit to register for your FALL SEMESTER class (es) approved by your high school. You may register for additional classes, but you will need to pay for them on your own. You can use the open-lab time as part of the Dual Enrolled Orientation to complete the registration process with assistance available from EFE and KVCC staff. The PSEO form (provided during orientation) must be signed by you, and a parent/guardian. The form will then need to be signed by EFE staff, in lieu of your high school counselor and Principal, to ensure dual enrollment payment is made through EFE. EFE staff will be available at the orientation to sign and submit the form. BEGIN MONITORING YOUR KVCC ON A REGULAR BASIS! June 1 PSEO FORM MUST BE ON FILE 1. You must be registered for your fall EMT class and have your PSEO form on file with the EFE. 2. *Turn in pages 8-14 of the EFE DUAL ENROLLMENT PACKET to the KRESA EFE office (address below). *SUBMIT paperwork in an envelope labeled with your name, EFE Program,you re your contact information. KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS! Kalamazoo RESA Education for Employment ATTN: Karen Robyn 1819 E. Milham Ave. Portage MI August 3 BY August 14 September 8 DENTAL September 9 EMT *Hand in pages of the EFE DUAL ENROLLMENT PACKET to KRESA EFE. *SUBMIT paperwork in an envelope labeled with your name, EFE Program, and your contact information. KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS! KVCC LIVE SCAN FINGERPRINTING needs to be completed. Students need to call the KVCC Public Safety Office ( ) to set up an appointment for their Live Scan. Students are required to bring their completed Live Scan form (Page 18) and a Photo ID to Room 5120, where they will be assigned TCN# (a tracking number for their results). The cost for the scan is $60. EFE will cover this expense, however in order for EFE to pay, the student MUST identify themselves as EFE Dental Assisting at the time of testing. ATTEND CLASS Welcome, Kalamazoo Valley Cougar! Make sure to obtain your student ID by vising the Student Service Center near the Bookstore. EFE will you when KVCC will be ready for EFE dual enrolled student ID availability. FIRST DAY OF CLASS Students will receive a letter from EFE in late August, previous to class, specifying the room #. 7 P a g e

9 DENTAL ASSISTING DUAL ENROLLMENT GUIDELINES DUAL ENROLLMENT GUIDELINES ACCEPTANCE FORM I received a copy of EFE DUAL ENROLLMENT GUIDELINES and reviewed them. By signing below, I acknowledge understanding the requirements for successful completion of this program. Student Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date Summer Contact Information (please print legibly) KVCC Primary Phone Number Mailing Address Alternate Phone Number I have applied and been accepted at KVCC: YES NO I have ACT or Compass scores on file at KVCC that meet the minimum score requirements: YES NO I have submitted a signed PSEO form to EFE staff: YES NO If you answered NO to any of the above statements, please explain your status on the back of this form. Notice of Non-discrimination: It is the policy of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency that no discriminating practices based on gender/sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, height, weight, color, age, national origin, disability or any other status covered by federal, state or local law be allowed during any program, activity, service or in employment. The following positions at Kalamazoo RESA have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Human Resources Administrator, Tom Zahrt; Assistant Superintendents, Margaret McGlinchey & Laurie Montgomery. Contact information: , 1819 E. Milham Ave, Portage, MI P a g e

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