Dental Assisting Education in Lieu: Pit and Fissure Sealant Clinical DENT 9286
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Our Dental Assisting Education in Lieu: Pit and Fissure Sealant Clinical course is designed for those who have previously had their education assessed by the National Dental Assisting Examination Board (NDAEB) and who have been deemed eligible to complete the NDAEB Clinical Practice Evaluation (CPE) Skill 8: Applies Pit and Fissure Sealant. Using both independent study and practical application, this course provides you with a targeted review and practical skill development to support safe, effective, and consistent clinical performance. Review the rationale, indications, contraindications, materials, and polymerization principles related to pit and fissure sealants. Focus on selecting and preparing the correct equipment and supplies, preparing prescribed tooth surfaces, maintaining effective moisture control, and applying sealant material according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Work towards improving accuracy, efficiency, confidence, and readiness through feedback, skill reinforcement, repeated clinical practice, and evaluation of clinical performance.
Prerequisites
You must be eligible to complete the CPE. Following registration, you will be contacted to submit your NDAEB letter verifying your eligibility.
Hours and Fees
Hours
18
Fee
$1,483.30
Course Essentials:
For the clinical hours, you must have a lab coat, closed-toe-and-heel shoes appropriate for the clinical environment, safety glasses, and scrubs. For the online hours, you must have reliable access to a computer/device that supports online learning activities (including viewing course materials, accessing digital resources, and participating in any online components of the course). We recommend that you have a computer/device that is three years old (or newer) with a 2 GHz (or greater) processor as well as a good operating system (Windows 10 version 21H2 or higher or macOS 11 Big Sur or higher or Linux or ChromeOS), 8 GB (or greater) RAM, and a monitor/screen with a resolution of at least 1920x1080 (full HD/1080p preferred).
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