Preliminary Oral Inspection (POI)/Intro to Dental Assisting (11383 & 11127)
with Billie Lunt
$300
This covers the Introduction to Dental Assisting in 302.06. With online and hands-on components, this course prepares dental assistants to perform a preliminary oral inspection on patients and includes taking medical/dental histories, obtaining/reading vital signs, basic oral anatomy and terminology, and dental charting. Participants must complete assignments online prior to clinical portion.
Students normally take Infection Control Practice and Preliminary Oral Inspection at the same time, same session as these classes are prerequisites for our other dental classes.
Session 1 - (CRN 11383)
- Online: 8/30/25 - 9/13/25 (Must be completed prior to attending clinical portion.)
- Clinical: 9/13/25 from 1pm - 5pm at the NHTI campus
Session 2 - (CRN 11127)
- Online: 9/27/25 - 10/4/25 (Must be completed prior to attending clinical portion.)
- Clinical: 10/4/25 from 1pm - 5pm at the NHTI campus
Please Note: Course not required for dental assistant graduates from ADA accredited programs; course not appropriate for RDH.
CEUs: 6
Prerequisites and Required Documents: Please complete the Employment Verification Form confirming a minimum 400 hours of chairside experience.
Required Materials: Students must provide their own manual blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, and personal protective equipment. Required PPE includes surgical masks, safety glasses, scrubs, lab coat, and latex free gloves.
PLEASE NOTE: You will not be officially registered and a seat will NOT be reserved for you until ALL paperwork as well as payment is submitted.
