Purpose: The Pre-Practical Nursing and Dental Assisting Career Studies Certificate (CSC) is designed to help prepare students for admission to the Practical Nursing and Dental Assisting Certificate programs. Students enrolled in this CSC are not yet accepted into the Practical Nursing or Dental Assisting Certificate programs, but are completing their general education and pre-requisite courses. After completing this certificate, students will apply for admission to their intended program of study.

Occupational Objectives:  This program is designed to prepare students to succeed in either the Practical Nursing or Dental Assisting Certificate program.  Completion of this CSC does not guarantee admission into the Dental Assisting or Practical Nursing Certificate programs. Students enrolled in this CSC are encouraged to meet with their respective program advisor after completing their first semester courses.

Admission Requirements: General college curricular admission

Program Notes: This program takes new students in the spring, summer, and fall semesters of each year.

Computer Competency Requirement: Students in this program will meet the college’s computer competency requirement by successfully completing ITE 115. Students can also meet this requirement by passing the college’s computer competency exam, administered in the testing centers on each campus, in which case they will receive college credit for ITE 115. Those students not passing the computer competency exam may retake the exam only once.

The following curriculum is required for those students seeking entrance into the Dental Assisting Certificate program.

¹Students must consult the Dental Assisting program head prior to registering for this course.

The following curriculum is required for those students seeking entrance into the Practical Nursing Certificate program.

¹Students must consult the Practical Nursing program head prior to registering for this course.