TECHNICAL SKILL STRATEGIES

• Working on CPR, BBP, AIPPPA and OSHA certifications

• Opportunities to explore radiology

• Learning infection control

• Understanding and using dental software applications

• Learning how to take and record vital signs

EMPLOYABILITY SKILL STRATEGIES

• Using industry vocabulary to build the understanding of medical/dental terminology

• Working in groups to build teamwork skills

• Focus on organization and time management to complete projects

• Developing understanding of communication - verbal, email, technical

• Clinical site experiences provide real-world perspectives

• Time management

• Career advancement opportunities

  • Tiering upward

• Building personal growth  and confidence

• Networking resources

• Public health and community outreach access

• Deep understanding that ethics matter

• Connect with PCC testing center to share testing opportunity with high school students

• Bring high school students to visit college site

• Advanced standing for  Dental Assistants

• Dual Credit options for infection control certification

PACTEC REGION SECONDARY

• Beaverton

PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS SECONDARY

• Benson

PCC POST-SECONDARY

• Dental Assisting

• Dental Hygiene

Oregon Academy of General Dentistry Foundation

https://oragd.org/ 

Oregon Dental Hygienists’ Association

https://www.odha.org/ 

HOSA - Future Health Professionals - oregonhosa.org 

Oregon Dental Assistants Association - https://www.oregondentalassistants.com/ 

American Dental Assistants Association - https://adaausa.org/ 

Dental Assisting National Board - https://www.danb.org/ 

ADEA American Dental Education Association - https://www.adea.org/ 

Commission on Dental Accreditation (find programs) -  https://coda.ada.org/find-a-program