1. Dental Assisting Program Academic Advising
Jessica Alvarado - Health Professions Counselor
Lane Community College

2. General Advising Information
Individual questions can be answered by ing
Only meet with the HP Advising Team for guidance
Requirements may change each year so it is important to keep updated by viewing our Academic Advising Resource in Moodle
Enrolling in Moodle will allow us to you updates about the program and other important advising information

3. Health Professions Website
Application information and forms can be found at - choose the Dental Assisting link and then choose the Application Information link

4. Career & Employment Information
Students can review Section 3 of the Academic Advising Resource for additional career and educational options
Oregon CIS can be useful Career Research tool
Contact Career Center for more information
Program and career overview is provided at the Health Professions website
95-100% of graduates find employment in the Eugene/Springfield area
Program is accredited by:
American Dental Association / Commission on Dental Accreditation (ADA/CODA)
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60611
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5. DA Program Overview Program of Study
Fall Entry Prerequisites typically take 1-2 terms or 4 terms to complete depending on which Health Science sequence you choose. Students can apply without any coursework but will receive application points for each recommended course listed
Fall Entry courses =(Basic Health Care Certificate + DA approved Human Relations) – accepted students must complete all required pre-requisites prior to the start of the program
Courses must be completed with a C or higher (C- is ineligible)
Year 1 – Accepted students complete 1st year core theory and clinical practice courses. See Catalog information

6. Application Information
Application deadline is typically early Spring term for the upcoming Fall entry
Coursework completed Winter term and before will be eligible for points on the application. Do not apply until Winter term grades appear on a submitted transcript
Register for Spring and Summer courses that are required for Fall entry even though they cannot be listed on your application for points
If accepted - all courses must be completed by the end of Summer term for Fall entry
A second application period may open in May if openings are still available
Enrollment is typically limited to 30 Oregon residents per year
For most courses - A’s are worth more than B’s and B’s are worth more than C’s. C- or less is ineligible
Acceptance decisions are based on application points and successful completion of all application steps (background check, mandatory orientation, etc…)

7. Preparing to Apply
Be admitted to Lane as a Credit Student with an assigned L number.
Be an Oregon Resident within 90 days prior to date of application
Be on track to complete a High School Diploma or GED prior to Fall Entry
Review all application materials and complete all Dental Assisting application steps
Courses completed at other institutions must be considered equivalent or substituted with an approved course before applying
Courses completed by end of Winter term will receive application points on C or higher (C- is ineligible)
If accepted - All coursers must be completed by the end of Summer term for Fall entry
MTH 052 or higher
DA approved Human Relations
See DA information in catalog
WR 121
WR 122 and WR 123 accepted or prior BA/BS degree
HO HO 152 (within 7years) or
BI 231, 232, 233 (within 7 years)
HO 100
HO 110
CIS 101 or CS 120 (within 5 years)
EL 115, EL 115R or EL 115H
Application points only – not required for Fall entry
Any paid Dental Office work experience and completion of a prior degree Associate level or higher
Application points only with submitted documentation – not required for Fall entry

8. Preparing to Apply cont.
Read through Section 1 in our Academic Advising Resource in Moodle to review requirements, application packet and get instructions on how to fill out the application forms
Application forms and supporting documents are submitted via only
Application forms that are scanned, handwritten, or Google docs will not be accepted
Supporting documents can be scanned
Application payment is submitted online

9. Required Courses/ Transfer Information
Courses completed at other schools must be considered equivalent or be approved for use in the application PRIOR to submitting the application
Please review the Transfer Advising Information in Section 4 of DA’s Academic Advising in Moodle if you:
Have previous coursework that you think will be equivalent to or will substitute for the DA pre-reqs and program course requirements
If you have prior math, writing or health science courses and need an override to register for a subsequent course

10. Health Science Options
Health Science options: choose one sequence
BI 231, BI 232 and BI 233 – within 7 years of Fall entry
Prerequisite is BI 112/CH112. CH 112 prerequisite is MTH 052 or higher or testing into MTH 065 or higher
“A” and “B” grades are worth the same points on the application
HO 150 and HO 152 – within 7 years of Fall entry
HO 100 can co-req with HO 150 or take HO 100 the term before HO 150
An “A” grade is worth more points than a “B” grade for HO 150/152
Both Health Science sequences will meet the Basic Health Care requirements

11. Preparing to take BI 231 or HO 150
BI112 and CH112 courses (known as Biobonds) are the pre-reqs for BI 231 – the first Anatomy and Physiology course
Getting into BI 112/CH 112 – two options:
Passing Lane’s math placement testing OR passing MTH 052 or higher with a C- or higher
Some students may have coursework that will allow them to meet the pre-req for BI112/CH112 or BI 231
Take unofficial transcripts to the Science Department office. The Science department representative will determine if you can register for BI 112/CH 112 or BI 231 or one of the other anatomy courses
If you put BI 231 on the application – you must complete the rest of the series (BI 232 – 233) prior to Fall entry
HO 100 Medical Terminology is the pre-req to HO 150
If you have the equivalent of HO 100 – contact an HO 150 instructor and show them your unofficial transcript. The instructor will let you know if you can register for HO 150
HO 100 and HO 150 can be taken together as co- reqs in one term, but this is not recommended
HO 150 is the pre-req to HO 152 – cannot be taken together
If you put HO 150 on your application – you must complete the rest of the series (HO 152) prior to Fall entry
Read Section 4 (How to use the Transfer Tool) in the Academic Advising section in Moodle for more detailed instructions

12. Math sequence is : MTH 010, MTH 020, MTH 052 or MTH 060
Math Requirement
Courses considered equivalent to or higher than Lane’s MTH 052 will meet the program and application requirement
MTH 020 or passing a math placement test is the pre-req to MTH 052 and MTH 060
Students may use testing into MTH 065 or higher
Testing must be done within the past year
A math course will still be required for degree completion and Basic Health Certificate completion
Math sequence is : MTH 010, MTH 020, MTH 052 or MTH 060

13. English Composition Course
WR 121, WR 122 or WR 123 will be accepted – choose the higher grade from one of these courses
WR 115 is the prerequisite for WR 121
WR 121 is the prerequisite course for WR 122 and 123
Students with a BA/BS will get full points for WR 121 if degree awarded appears on a submitted transcript
Degree must be from US accredited institution

14. Medical Terminology HO 100 Medical Terminology or equivalent course
HO 100 is recommend prior to taking HO 150 or BI 231
Course options are traditional in-person and online
The course typically has a verbal final examination even for the online course

15. HO 110 – Health Care Office Procedures
HO 110 Health Care Office Procedures or equivalent course
HO 110 Administrative Medical Office Procedures will be accepted
Name change effective Summer 2015
Course is typically offered online
There isn’t a pre-req for this course

16. Human Relations Course
Human Relations course options selected for the DA Program are listed on page 2 of the Lane Catalog for DA – see Human Relations course list
Students need to select one approved option to meet the program requirement (3-4 credits)
Not all courses considered Human Relations will meet DA program requirements. Only look at the catalog under DA for the approved DA Human Relations list
The COMM prefix replaced SP starting Summer 2014
If your course is on the transfer tool as equivalent to SP – it is equivalent. In a few years – a new equivalency will need to be established if your course transfers as SP instead of COMM
List is subject to change – for updated information and suggested courses

17. Computer Course Choice of: CIS 101 Computer Fundamentals (3 credits)
CS 120 Concepts of Computing: Information Processing (4 credits)
One computer course is required prior to Fall entry and can be used for application points
Either course must be within 5 years of Fall entry
CS 120 is worth more points than CIS 101

18. Additional Application Points
The list below is NOT required for DA Program certificate or application
Additional Application Points:
Effective Learning course options choose one -
EL115, EL 115H or EL 115R
Students who take EL 115R with RD 087 can use EL 115R for extra points. EL 115 or EL 115H should not be taken if you took EL 115R
Prior college degree: Associate, bachelors, masters, or higher.
Transcript must indicate degree granted
Degree must be from US accredited institution
Paid Dental Work Experience: Students may be eligible for application points for any Paid Work Experience in a Dental Office
Must be verified by pay stubs or W2s. Submit documentation. 415 or more hours

19. Fall Entry Requirements
Attend Mandatory Orientation for accepted and alternate students
Complete Fall Entry courses that were not used on the application for points
Obtain required immunizations, physical and back ground check and CPR– as instructed in orientation above – this information is provided in the Mandatory Orientation
Do not obtain these until you attend the orientation
Submit proof of High School Diploma or GED
Scanned copy accepted

20. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kind of grades do I need to be competitive? A: To be competitive you should list most if not all of the Fall entry requirements and have a strong pre-req GPA. Q: How many points can I earn toward the application to be competitive? A: The points can vary each year so we suggest you apply if you are eligible. Q: I am having trouble doing the application – where can I go for help? A: Please read over Section 1 in Moodle for information about how to do the online application. Help with Adobe can be obtained in the ATC (building 2). Your advising team can answer questions, but cannot sit and do the application with you. your concerns to

21. FAQ Continued
Q: What happens after the applications are submitted? A: Register for classes required for Fall entry and you will be notified in mid May about your application status. Q: How long is the waiting list? A: There is no waiting list. Students are either accepted, placed on an alternate list or not accepted. Q: How will I manage that workload each term during the program? A: Dental Assisting is a concentrated program that requires good reading and study skills. Using tutoring and talking to your peers and instructors are recommended. Students are on campus most of the day and spend a minimum of 24 hours per week spring term in cooperative education community clinical sites.

22. Tips for Success
Don’t do this alone. Ask for help (use tutoring, advisors, counselors)
Consider less than full-time to perform well in each class
Do informational interviews or job shadowing to see if this is what you really want
Get work in the Health Care field to see what opportunities exist in the medical world
Seek advising the second or third week of the term to check-in and get updates – typically this is the slowest time of each term
Register early to help with your term-by-term planning and to gain access to high demand courses