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Submit an “Application for Admission” form.
(See the Admissions website.) |
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Submit evidence of high school graduation
and transcript of grades, or GED scores, and college
transcripts if applicable. |
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Have demonstrated
proficiency in writing, reading, and basic numerical
skills by COMPASS/ASSET testing or appropriate developmental
or appropriate college courses. Placement test scores, remedial coursework,
appropriate college coursework (BIO, CIS), must be acquired
within five (5) years of the applicant’s date of
application for the Dental Assisting Program. |
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Meet RCCC requirements to take online classes. |
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Writing |
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Standard score of 42 or higher on the ASSET
Writing (or) |
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Standard score of 71 or higher on the COMPASS Writing
(or) |
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Satisfactory completion of ENG 090 (or) |
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Satisfactory completion (grade C or higher) of at least
one college-level (associate degree or higher)
course in English composition (or) |
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SAT Writing score of 500 or ACT Writing score of 21 (completed
within 5 years of the date of application) |
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Reading |
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Standard score of 42 or higher on the ASSET Reading
Skills (or) |
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Standard score of 81 or higher on the COMPASS Reading
Comprehensive (or) |
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Satisfactory completion (grade C or higher) of a college
level (associate degree or higher) course in English
composition (or) |
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Satisfactory completion of RED 090 (or) |
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SAT Reading score of 500 or ACT Reading score of 21
(completed within 5 years of the date of application) |
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Math-Numerical Skills |
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Standard score of 42 or higher on the ASSET Numerical
Skills (or) |
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Standard score of 47 or higher on the COMPASS Pre-Algebra
(or) |
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Satisfactory completion of MAT 060 (or) |
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Satisfactory completion (grade C or higher) of at least
one college-level (associate degree or higher) math course
(or) |
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SAT Math score of 500 or ACT Math score of 21 (completed
within 5 years of the date of application) |
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The applicant is limited
to testing twice in a twelve-month period (initial
test and one retest). Placement test requirements can
be met by successfully completing the remedial courses
recommended after COMPASS/ASSET testing. Applicants
should check with the Admissions Office if they have
any questions related to testing. |
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Attend a Dental Assisting
Information Session with the Dental Assisting faculty. The
information session is used to convey information pertaining
to goals and expectations of faculty members and students. (FAILURE
TO ATTEND WILL DELAY YOUR ADMISSIONS PROCESS.) The
following three forms will be made available to you in
the Information Session: |
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Program Survey |
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Statement of Understanding regarding Drug Screening
and Criminal Background Check |
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Technical Standards |
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Complete Hepatitis B
series, which is a required immunization for Dental
Assisting students. This
immunization is a series of three injections. Submit
documentation when first two injections have been received. |
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Submit proof of certification
in basic life support, CPR, AED at the Health Care Provider
level (adult, child, and infant). Certification can
be obtained through Continuing Education and must be
maintained throughout the DEN course sequence. (Proof
is a copy of applicant’s CPR card.) |
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When items 1-7 have
been completed, submit an Interest Form (available in Student Services or at the Dental Assisting Information session, or at the Health Programs website). This Interest Form indicates to Student Services that the applicant wants to be considered for fall admission into the Dental Assisting Program. This form MUST be submitted before your file will be reviewed. The date that you complete items 1-7 is your qualified date. Tentative program selection for the fall semester begins in March of that year and continues until the fall program fills. |
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When items 1-8 have
been met, the Admissions Committee reviews the applicant’s
file. Tentative program placement is established and
the student will be notified. Full acceptance/admission
into the Dental Assisting Program is not granted until
the applicant completes the following: |
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Criminal Background Report: RCCC
Admissions Office will provide you with directives
for securing the report. |
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Completed physical/dental examination
forms (exam within last 6 months), which provide evidence
of satisfactory physical, emotional, and mental health. Preadmission
drug screening is required. The Program Head of
Dental Assisting will handle problematic areas on an
individual basis after consulting with clinical affiliates. |
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Documentation of Hepatitis B titer must be submitted. |
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Students who are not placed into the Dental Assiting program for the fall semester must meet admission requirements for the following year and resubmit an Interest Form. |