2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Dental Assisting Technology and Management – ATD
Program Type:	ATD (Applied Technology Diploma)
Career Cluster:	Health Science

	CC	PSAV	
Program Number	N/A	H170105	
CIP Number	0351060108	0351060109	
Grade Level	Applied Technology Diploma (ATD)	30, 31	
Standard Length	50 credit hours	1230 clock hours	
CTSO	HOSA: Future Health Professionals	HOSA: Future Health Professionals	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	31-9091 Dental Assistants
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other	31-9091 Dental Assistants
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other	
Targeted Occupation List	http://www.labormarketinfo.com/wec/TargetOccupationList.htm	
Perkins Technical Skill Attainment Inventory	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/perkins/perkins_resources.asp 	
Basic Skills Level:	Reading:	10
Mathematics	10
Language:	10	

Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Health Science career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of Health Science career cluster. 

The program is designed to prepare students for employment as dental assistants 66002 (SOC code 31-9091), educational managers for dental companies, and dental assisting educators.  The program will prepare students for the Dental Assisting National Board Examination as well as state requirements.  The program should meet the requirements of the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association and standards recommended by the Florida Board of Dentistry

The content includes but is not limited to, dental office and patient management, basic dental laboratory procedures, dental and general anatomy, dental terminology, nutrition, dental instrument and equipment utilization, microbiology, dental pharmacology and anesthesia, chairside assisting and expanded functions, dental office emergencies/CPR, dental radiography, maintenance and asepsis of dental operatory and instrumentation, dental specialty procedures, employability skills, leadership and human relations skills, ethics and jurisprudence, dental materials and preventive dentistry.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is an Applied Technology Diploma (ATD) program that is part of a technical degree program, is less than 60 credit hours, and leads to employment in a specific occupation.  An ATD program may consist of either technical credit or college credit.  A public school district may offer an ATD program only as technical credit, with college credit awarded to a student upon articulation to a community college.

PSAV Program

When offered at the district level, this program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 3 occupational completion points and the courses as shown below. 

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Length	SOC Code	
A	HSC0003	Basic Healthcare Worker	90 hours	31-9099	
B	DEA0720	Dental Sterile Technician 	160 hours	31-9099	
C
	DEA0721	Dental Assistant 1	215 hours	31-9091
	
	DEA0722	Dental Assistant 2	315 hours		
	DEA0723	Dental Assistant 3	450 hours		

College Credit

When offered at the college level, this ATD program is part of the Dental Assisting Technology and Management AS (1351060104) and has a program length of 50 credits.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the health care delivery system and health occupations.
02.0	Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively.
03.0	Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities.
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of and apply wellness and disease concepts.
05.0	Recognize and practice safety and security procedures.
06.0	Recognize and respond to emergency situations.
07.0	Recognize and practice infection control procedures.
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of information technology applications in healthcare.
09.0	Demonstrate employability skills.
10.0	Demonstrate knowledge of blood borne diseases, including HIV/AIDS.
11.0	Apply basic math and science skills. 
12.0	Use Dental Terminology. 
13.0	Describe the legal and ethical responsibilities of the dental health care worker.
14.0	Identify structures and explain functions and pathologies of dental and head and neck anatomy. 
15.0	Identify principles of microbiology and disease prevention and perform infection control procedures.
16.0	Identify, describe, maintain and utilize dental instruments and equipment.
17.0	Record patient assessment and treatment data.
18.0	Describe principles and perform techniques of preventive dentistry.
19.0	Identify the functions of pharmacology and anesthesia as they relate to dentistry.
20.0	Identify properties and uses, and manipulate dental materials.
21.0	Identify and perform standard dental film, digital and carpal radiographic procedures.
22.0	Describe functions of the dental business office and perform dental business office procedures.
23.0	Perform chairside assisting for general dentistry and specialty procedures.

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title: 	Dental Assisting Technology and Management – ATD
PSAV Number: 	H170105

When this program is offered at the PSAV level, the following organization of courses, standards, and benchmarks apply.

PSAV Course Number:  HSC0003
Occupational Completion Point:  A 
Basic Healthcare Worker – 90 Hours – SOC Code 31-9099	
01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the health care delivery system and health occupations–The student will be able to:	
01.01	Identify the basic components of the health care delivery system including public, private, government and non-profit.	
01.02	Identify common methods of payment for healthcare services.	
01.03	Describe the various types of healthcare providers and the range of services available including resources to victims of domestic violence. 	
01.04	Describe the composition and functions of a healthcare team. 	
01.05	Identify the general roles and responsibilities of the individual members of the healthcare team. 	
01.06	Identify the roles and responsibilities of the consumer within the healthcare delivery system. 	
01.07	Identify characteristics of effective teams. 	
01.08	Recognize methods for building positive team relationships.	
01.09	Analyze attributes and attitudes of an effective leader. 	
01.10	Recognize factors and situations that may lead to conflict.	
01.11	Demonstrate effective techniques for managing team conflict. 	
01.12	Describe factors that influence the current delivery system of healthcare.	
01.13	Explain the impact of emerging issues including technology, epidemiology, bioethics and socioeconomics on healthcare delivery systems. 	
02.0	Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively–The student will be able to:	
02.01	Develop basic speaking and active listening skills.	
02.02	Develop basic observational skills and related documentation strategies in written and oral form.	
02.03	Identify characteristics of successful and unsuccessful communication including communication styles and barriers. 	
02.04	Respond to verbal and non-verbal cues. 	
02.05	Compose written communication using correct spelling, grammar, a formatting and confidentiality and specific formats of letter writing.	
02.06	Use appropriate medical terminology and abbreviations. 	
02.07	Recognize the importance of courtesy and respect for patients and other healthcare workers and maintain good interpersonal relationships. 	
02.08	Recognize the importance of patient/client educations regarding healthcare. 	
02.09	Adapt communication skills to varied levels of understanding and cultural orientation including diverse age, cultural, economic, ethnic and religious groups. 	
02.10	Analyze elements of communication using a sender-receiver model.	
02.11	Distinguish between and report subjective and objective information. 	
02.12	Report relevant information in order of occurrence. 	
03.0	Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities–The student will be able to:	
03.01	Discuss the legal framework of the healthcare occupations including scope of practice legislation.	
03.02	Explain practices that could result in malpractice, liability, negligence, abandonment, false imprisonment and fraud. 	
03.03	Demonstrate procedures for accurate documentation and record keeping. 	
03.04	Interpret healthcare facility policy and procedures. 	
03.05	Explain the “Patient’s Bill of Rights”.	
03.06	Identify standards of the Health insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).	
03.07	Describe advance directives. 	
03.08	Describe informed consent. 	
03.09	Explain the laws governing harassment, labor and employment. 	
03.10	Differentiate between legal and ethical issues in healthcare.	
03.11	Describe a code of ethics consistent with the healthcare occupation. 	
03.12	Identify and compare personal, professional, and organizational ethics. 	
03.13	Recognize the limits of authority and responsibility of health care workers including legislated scope of practice. 	
03.14	Recognize and report illegal and/or unethical practices of healthcare workers. 	
03.15	Recognize and report abuse including domestic violence and neglect. 	
03.16	Distinguish among the five schedules of controlled substances.	
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of and apply wellness and disease concepts–The student will be able to:	
04.01	Describe strategies for prevention of diseases including health screenings and examinations. 	
04.02	Identify personal health practices and environmental factors which affect optimal function of each of the major body systems.	
04.03	Identify psychological reactions to illness including defense mechanisms. 	
04.04	Identify complementary and alternative health practices. 	
04.05	Discuss the adverse effects of the use of alcohol, tobacco, and both legal and illegal drugs on the human body and apply safety practices related to these and other high risk behaviors. 	
04.06	Explain the basic concepts of positive self image, wellness and stress. 	
04.07	Develop a wellness and stress control plan that can be used in personal and professional life. 	
04.08	Explore and utilize the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate food guide (www.choosemyplate.gov).	
04.09	Recognize the steps in the grief process. 	
05.0	Recognize and practice safety and security procedures–The student will be able to:	
05.01	Recognize safe and unsafe working conditions and report safety hazards. 	
05.02	Demonstrate the safe use of medical equipment.	
05.03	Explain and apply the theory of root- cause analysis  	
05.04	Identify and describe methods in medical error reduction and prevention in the various healthcare settings. 	
05.05	Identify and practice security procedures for medical supplies and equipment. 	
05.06	Demonstrate personal safety procedures based on Occupations Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regulations (including standard precautions. 	
05.07	Recognize Materials Data Safety Sheets (MSDS) and comply with safety signs, symbols and labels. 	
05.08	Demonstrate proper body mechanics and ergonomics. 	
05.09	Demonstrate the procedure for properly identifying patients. 	
05.10	Demonstrate procedures for the safe transport and transfer of patients. 	
05.11	Describe fire, safety, disaster and evacuations procedures. 	
05.12	Discuss The Joint commission patient safety goals (www.jointcommission.org). 	
06.0	Recognize and respond to emergency situations–The student will be able to:	
06.01	Monitor and record vital signs.	
06.02	Describe legal parameters relating to the administration of emergency care. 	
06.03	Obtain and maintain training or certification on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED), foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) and first aid. 	
06.04	Recognize adverse drug related emergencies and take appropriate first aid action. 	
07.0	Recognize and practice infection control procedures–The student will be able to:	
07.01	Define principles of infection control including standard and transmission based precautions.	
07.02	Demonstrate knowledge of medical asepsis and practice procedures such as hand-washing and isolation. 	
07.03	Demonstrate knowledge of surgical asepsis. 	
07.04	Describe how to dispose correctly of biohazardous materials according to appropriate government guidelines such as OSHA. 	
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of information technology applications in healthcare–The student will be able to:	
08.01	Describe technology applications in healthcare. 	
08.02	Define terms and demonstrate basic computer skills. 	
08.03	Recognize technology applications in healthcare. 	
08.04	Interpret information from electronic medical documents. 	
08.05	Identify methods of communication to access and distribute data such as fax, e-mail and internet. 	
09.0	Demonstrate employability skills–The student will be able to:	
09.01	Identify personal traits or attitudes desirable in a member of the healthcare team. 	
09.02	Exemplify basic professional standards of healthcare workers as they apply to hygiene, dress, language, confidentiality and behavior (i.e. telephone etiquette, courtesy and self-introductions). 	
09.03	Identify documents that may be required when applying for a job. 	
09.04	Write an appropriate resume. 	
09.05	Conduct a job search. 	
09.06	Complete a job application form correctly.	
09.07	Examine levels of education, credentialing requirements including licensure and certification, employment opportunities, workplace environments and career growth potential. 	
09.08	Recognize levels of education, credentialing requirements, employment opportunities, workplace environments and career growth potential. 	
09.09	Identify acceptable work habits. 	
09.10	Recognize appropriate affective/professional behavior. 	
09.11	Compare careers within the health science career pathways (diagnostic services, therapeutic services, health informatics, support services or biotechnology research and development). 	
10.0	Demonstrate knowledge of blood borne diseases, including HIV/AIDS–The student will be able to:	
10.01	Recognize emerging diseases and disorders	
10.02	Distinguish between fact and fallacy about the transmission and treatment of diseases caused by blood borne pathogens including Hepatitis B.	
10.03	Identify community resources and services available to the individuals with diseases caused by blood borne pathogens.	
10.04	Identify "at risk" behaviors which promote the spread of diseases caused by blood borne pathogens and the public education necessary to combat the spread of these diseases.	
10.05	Apply infection control techniques designed to prevent the spread of diseases caused by blood borne pathogens to the care of all patients following Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines.	
10.06	Demonstrate knowledge of the legal aspects of HIV/AIDS, including testing.	
11.0	Apply basic math and science skills–The student will be able to:	
11.01	Draw, read, and report on graphs, charts and tables.	
11.02	Measure time, temperature, distance, capacity, and mass/weight.	
11.03	Make, use and convert using both traditional and metric units. 	
11.04	Make estimations and approximations and judge the reasonableness of the result.	
11.05	Convert from regular to 24 hour time.	
11.06	Demonstrate ability to evaluate and draw conclusions.	
11.07	Organize and communicate the results obtained by observation and experimentation.	
11.08	Ask appropriate scientific questions and recognize what is involved in experimental approaches to the solution of such questions.	
11.09	Calculate ratios.	

Course Number:  DEA0720
Occupational Completion Point:  B (17-20)
Dental Sterile Technician – 160 Hours – SOC Code 31-9099	
12.0	Use dental terminology--The student will be able to:	
12.01	Identify and define common dental terms.  	
12.02	Demonstrate the use of proper dental terminology in the dental environment.	
13.0	Describe the legal and ethical responsibilities of the dental health care worker--The student will be able to:	
13.01	Define commonly used legal vocabulary relating to dentistry.	
13.02	Describe ethical considerations/obligations in the dental team-patient relationship.	
13.03	Explain risk management.	
13.04	Identify areas of Florida Statute 466 and Rule 64B5-16 FAC applicable to practice by the dental health workers.	
13.05	Implement appropriate Joint Commission patient safety goals.	
14.0	Identify structures and explain functions and pathologies of dental and general head and neck anatomy--The student will be able to:	
14.01	Identify structures and functions of head and neck anatomy including bones, muscles, sinuses, salivary glands, nerves and blood vessels.	
14.02	Identify embryonic development of head, oral cavity, and teeth.	
14.03	Identify teeth and their landmarks.	
14.04	Describe the histological components of the head, oral cavity, and elements of the teeth and supporting structures.	
14.05	Recognize and describe oral pathological conditions.	
15.0	Identify principles of microbiology and disease prevention and perform infection control procedures--The student will be able to:	
15.01	Differentiate between pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms.	
15.02	Describe pathogens and modes of disease transmission.	
15.03	Differentiate between aseptic and non-aseptic environments.	
15.04	Perform aseptic handwashing technique.	
15.05	Describe and apply methods of cleaning, disinfection and sterilization.	
15.06	Identify chemicals and their uses for controlling the spread of disease in the dental environment. 	
15.07	Identify and practice the current CDC guidelines for infection control in dental healthcare settings.	
15.08	Describe the duties of the dental office safety coordinator. 	
15.09	Identify areas of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29CFR-1910.1030) applicable to the dental office environment.	
16.0	Identify, describe,  maintain and utilize dental instruments and equipment--The student will be able to:	
16.01	Identify various types, functions and operations of dental operatory and laboratory equipment.	
16.02	Identify types and functions of operative, restorative, surgical, prosthodontic, orthodontic and endodontic dental instruments.	
16.03	Maintain dental operatory equipment and instruments.	
16.04	Identify types and functions of specific dental hygiene instruments with emphasis on category rather than individual instruments.	

Course Number:  DEA0721
Occupational Completion Point:  C (21-23)
Dental Assistant 1 – 215 Hours – SOC Code 31-9091	
17.0	Record patient assessment and treatment data--The student will be able to:	
17.01	Take and record medical-dental histories.	
17.02	Record assessment of existing oral conditions.	
17.03	Record conditions diagnosed by the dentist.	
17.04	Record treatment-related data on the patient’s clinical record.	
17.05	Record treatment plan and treatment in patient’s chart. 	
18.0	Describe principles and perform techniques of preventive dentistry--The student will be able to:	
18.01	Identify and instruct patients on applicable methods of preventive dentistry.	
18.02	Prepare, set up for oral prophylaxis, and apply anticariogenic treatments.	
18.03	Identify the elements of nutrition, basic food groups, and acceptable diets.	
18.04	Identify dietary deficiencies and dietary practices that contribute to the manifestation of symptoms in the oral cavity.	
19.0	Identify the functions of pharmacology and anesthesia as they relate to dentistry--The student will be able to:	
19.01	Identify drug requirements, agencies, and regulations.	
19.02	Record a drug prescription in a patient’s chart. 	
19.03	Identify drug actions, side effects, indications and contraindications; verify with Physician’s Desk Reference or its equivalent.	
19.04	Identify common drugs used in dentistry.	
19.05	Prepare and apply topical anesthetic agent.	
19.06	Identify properties of anesthetics.	
19.07	Prepare syringes for the administration of local anesthetics.	
19.08	Monitor and identify precautions in the use of nitrous oxide-oxygen conscious sedation.	
19.09	Identify drugs and agents used for treating dental-related infection.	
19.10	Describe dental office emergencies and their prevention and treatment. 	

Course Number:  DEA0722
Occupational Completion Point:  C (24-26)
Dental Assistant 2 – 315 Hours – SOC Code 31-9091	
20.0	Identify properties and uses, and manipulate dental materials--The student will be able to:	
20.01	Identify properties and uses and manipulate gypsum.	
20.02	Identify properties and uses and manipulate restorative materials.	
20.03	Identify properties and uses and manipulate dental cements.	
20.04	Identify properties and uses and manipulate impression materials.	
20.05	Identify properties and uses and manipulate acrylics and/or thermoplastics.	
20.06	Identify properties and uses and manipulate waxes.	
20.07	Perform dental laboratory procedures to include the fabrication of casts, custom trays and/or temporary crowns and bridges.	
20.08	Clean and polish removable dental appliances.	
20.09	Identify properties and uses of abrasive agents used to polish coronal surfaces and appliances.	
20.10	Identify and manage hazardous dental materials and wastes in accordance with the OSHA Hazard Communications Standard and Environmental Protection Agency regulations.	
21.0	Identify and perform dental and carpal radiographic procedures--The student will be able to:	
21.01	Describe history, physics and biological effects of ionizing radiation.	
21.02	Identify parts of the X-ray machine including accessories.	
21.03	Demonstrate radiologic health protection techniques.	
21.04	Perform dark room/processing procedures, mix solutions.	
21.05	Describe the proper disposal of hazardous radiographic waste.	
21.06	Place and expose dental radiographic films and digital sensors. 	
21.07	Perform carpal radiography as required for dental diagnostic procedures.	
21.08	Identify radiographic anatomical landmarks and pathologies.	
21.09	Mount radiographic surveys.	
21.10	Maintain unexposed film inventory and storage.	
21.11	Maintain digitally acquired radiographic images.	
22.0	Perform general dental business office procedures--The student will be able to:	
22.01	Maintain appointment control.	
22.02	Maintain an active recall system.	
22.03	Prepare and maintain accurate patient records.	
22.04	Prepare and maintain patient financial records, collect fees.	
22.05	Prepare and maintain office financial records.	
22.06	Prepare and maintain dental office inventory control and purchasing.	
22.07	Demonstrate public relations responsibilities of the secretary/receptionist.	
22.08	Demonstrate skills on office equipment.	
22.09	Maintain the dental business office environment.	
22.10	Receive and dismiss patients and visitors.	
22.11	Identify psychological considerations influencing behaviors of dental patients.	

Course Number:  DEA0723
Occupational Completion Point:  C (27)
Dental Assistant 3 – 450 Hours – SOC Code 31-9091	
23.0	Perform chairside assisting for general dentistry and specialty procedures--The student will be able to:	
23.01	Prepare and maintain aseptic working area and sterile instruments for intraoral procedures.	
23.02	Apply principles of four handed dentistry.	
23.03	Evacuate and maintain the operating field.	
23.04	Perform expanded functions as permitted by the Florida statute/law pertaining to dentistry.	
23.05	Assemble instruments and assist in general and specialty dental procedures.	
23.06	Prepare tray set-ups for specific specialty procedures.	
23.07	Select, prepare, mix, and manipulate correct dental materials for general and specialty procedures.	
23.08	Perform a visual assessment of existing oral conditions.	
23.09	Demonstrate appropriate patient management skills.	

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Dental Assisting Technology and Management  
ATD CIP Number:	0351060108
SOC Code(s):	31-9091

When this program is offered at the college level, the following standards and benchmarks apply:

01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the health care delivery system and health occupations–The student will be able to:	
01.01	Identify the basic components of the health care delivery system including public, private, government and non-profit.	
01.02	Identify common methods of payment for healthcare services.	
01.03	Describe the various types of healthcare providers and the range of services available including resources to victims of domestic violence. 	
01.04	Describe the composition and functions of a healthcare team. 	
01.05	Identify the general roles and responsibilities of the individual members of the healthcare team. 	
01.06	Identify the roles and responsibilities of the consumer within the healthcare delivery system. 	
01.07	Identify characteristics of effective teams. 	
01.08	Recognize methods for building positive team relationships.	
01.09	Analyze attributes and attitudes of an effective leader. 	
01.10	Recognize factors and situations that may lead to conflict.	
01.11	Demonstrate effective techniques for managing team conflict. 	
01.12	Describe factors that influence the current delivery system of healthcare.	
01.13	Explain the impact of emerging issues including technology, epidemiology, bioethics and socioeconomics on healthcare delivery systems. 	
02.0	Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively–The student will be able to:	
02.01	Develop basic speaking and active listening skills.	
02.02	Develop basic observational skills and related documentation strategies in written and oral form.	
02.03	Identify characteristics of successful and unsuccessful communication including communication styles and barriers. 	
02.04	Respond to verbal and non-verbal cues. 	
02.05	Compose written communication using correct spelling, grammar, a formatting and confidentiality and specific formats of letter writing.	
02.06	Use appropriate medical terminology and abbreviations. 	
02.07	Recognize the importance of courtesy and respect for patients and other healthcare workers and maintain good interpersonal relationships. 	
02.08	Recognize the importance of patient/client educations regarding healthcare. 	
02.09	Adapt communication skills to varied levels of understanding and cultural orientation including diverse age, cultural, economic, ethnic and religious groups. 	
02.10	Analyze elements of communication using a sender-receiver model.	
02.11	Distinguish between and report subjective and objective information. 	
02.12	Report relevant information in order of occurrence. 	
03.0	Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities–The student will be able to:	
03.01	Discuss the legal framework of the healthcare occupations including scope of practice legislation.	
03.02	Explain practices that could result in malpractice, liability, negligence, abandonment, false imprisonment and fraud. 	
03.03	Demonstrate procedures for accurate documentation and record keeping. 	
03.04	Interpret healthcare facility policy and procedures. 	
03.05	Explain the “Patient’s Bill of Rights”.	
03.06	Identify standards of the Health insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).	
03.07	Describe advance directives. 	
03.08	Describe informed consent. 	
03.09	Explain the laws governing harassment, labor and employment. 	
03.10	Differentiate between legal and ethical issues in healthcare.	
03.11	Describe a code of ethics consistent with the healthcare occupation. 	
03.12	Identify and compare personal, professional, and organizational ethics. 	
03.13	Recognize the limits of authority and responsibility of health care workers including legislated scope of practice. 	
03.14	Recognize and report illegal and/or unethical practices of healthcare workers. 	
03.15	Recognize and report abuse including domestic violence and neglect. 	
03.16	Distinguish among the five schedules of controlled substances.	
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of and apply wellness and disease concepts–The student will be able to:	
04.01	Describe strategies for prevention of diseases including health screenings and examinations. 	
04.02	Identify personal health practices and environmental factors which affect optimal function of each of the major body systems.	
04.03	Identify psychological reactions to illness including defense mechanisms. 	
04.04	Identify complementary and alternative health practices. 	
04.05	Discuss the adverse effects of the use of alcohol, tobacco, and both legal and illegal drugs on the human body and apply safety practices related to these and other high risk behaviors. 	
04.06	Explain the basic concepts of positive self image, wellness and stress. 	
04.07	Develop a wellness and stress control plan that can be used in personal and professional life. 	
04.08	Explore and utilize the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate food guide (www.choosemyplate.gov).	
04.09	Recognize the steps in the grief process. 	
05.0	Recognize and practice safety and security procedures–The student will be able to:	
05.01	Recognize safe and unsafe working conditions and report safety hazards. 	
05.02	Demonstrate the safe use of medical equipment.	
05.03	Explain and apply the theory of root- cause analysis  	
05.04	Identify and describe methods in medical error reduction and prevention in the various healthcare settings. 	
05.05	Identify and practice security procedures for medical supplies and equipment. 	
05.06	Demonstrate personal safety procedures based on Occupations Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regulations (including standard precautions. 	
05.07	Recognize Materials Data Safety Sheets (MSDS) and comply with safety signs, symbols and labels. 	
05.08	Demonstrate proper body mechanics and ergonomics. 	
05.09	Demonstrate the procedure for properly identifying patients. 	
05.10	Demonstrate procedures for the safe transport and transfer of patients. 	
05.11	Describe fire, safety, disaster and evacuations procedures. 	
05.12	Discuss The Joint commission patient safety goals (www.jointcommission.org). 	
06.0	Recognize and respond to emergency situations–The student will be able to:	
06.01	Monitor and record vital signs.	
06.02	Describe legal parameters relating to the administration of emergency care. 	
06.03	Obtain and maintain training or certification on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED), foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) and first aid. 	
06.04	Recognize adverse drug related emergencies and take appropriate first aid action. 	
07.0	Recognize and practice infection control procedures–The student will be able to:	
07.01	Define principles of infection control including standard and transmission based precautions.	
07.02	Demonstrate knowledge of medical asepsis and practice procedures such as hand-washing and isolation. 	
07.03	Demonstrate knowledge of surgical asepsis. 	
07.04	Describe how to dispose correctly of biohazardous materials according to appropriate government guidelines such as OSHA. 	
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of information technology applications in healthcare–The student will be able to:	
08.01	Describe technology applications in healthcare. 	
08.02	Define terms and demonstrate basic computer skills. 	
08.03	Recognize technology applications in healthcare. 	
08.04	Interpret information from electronic medical documents. 	
08.05	Identify methods of communication to access and distribute data such as fax, e-mail and internet. 	
09.0	Demonstrate employability skills–The student will be able to:	
09.01	Identify personal traits or attitudes desirable in a member of the healthcare team. 	
09.02	Exemplify basic professional standards of healthcare workers as they apply to hygiene, dress, language, confidentiality and behavior (i.e. telephone etiquette, courtesy and self-introductions). 	
09.03	Identify documents that may be required when applying for a job. 	
09.04	Write an appropriate resume. 	
09.05	Conduct a job search. 	
09.06	Complete a job application form correctly.	
09.07	Examine levels of education, credentialing requirements including licensure and certification, employment opportunities, workplace environments and career growth potential. 	
09.08	Recognize levels of education, credentialing requirements, employment opportunities, workplace environments and career growth potential. 	
09.09	Identify acceptable work habits. 	
09.10	Recognize appropriate affective/professional behavior. 	
09.11	Compare careers within the health science career pathways (diagnostic services, therapeutic services, health informatics, support services or biotechnology research and development). 	
10.0	Demonstrate knowledge of blood borne diseases, including HIV/AIDS–The student will be able to:	
10.01	Recognize emerging diseases and disorders	
10.02	Distinguish between fact and fallacy about the transmission and treatment of diseases caused by blood borne pathogens including Hepatitis B.	
10.03	Identify community resources and services available to the individuals with diseases caused by blood borne pathogens.	
10.04	Identify "at risk" behaviors which promote the spread of diseases caused by blood borne pathogens and the public education necessary to combat the spread of these diseases.	
10.05	Apply infection control techniques designed to prevent the spread of diseases caused by blood borne pathogens to the care of all patients following Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines.	
10.06	Demonstrate knowledge of the legal aspects of HIV/AIDS, including testing.	
11.0	Apply basic math and science skills–The student will be able to:	
	
11.01	Draw, read, and report on graphs, charts and tables.	
11.02	Measure time, temperature, distance, capacity, and mass/weight.	
11.03	Make, use and convert using both traditional and metric units. 	
11.04	Make estimations and approximations and judge the reasonableness of the result.	
11.05	Convert from regular to 24 hour time.	
11.06	Demonstrate ability to evaluate and draw conclusions.	
11.07	Organize and communicate the results obtained by observation and experimentation.	
11.08	Ask appropriate scientific questions and recognize what is involved in experimental approaches to the solution of such questions.	
11.09	Calculate ratios.	
Students completing the following intended outcomes (12-23) meet the requirements of the Dental Assisting Technology and Management-ATD program 66002(SOC code 31-9099 and 31-9091)	
12.0	Use dental terminology--The student will be able to:	
12.01	Identify and define common dental terms.  	
12.02	Demonstrate the use of proper dental terminology in the dental environment.	
13.0	Describe the legal and ethical responsibilities of the dental health care worker--The student will be able to:	
13.01	Define commonly used legal vocabulary relating to dentistry.	
13.02	Describe ethical considerations/obligations in the dental team-patient relationship.	
13.03	Explain risk management.	
13.04	Identify areas of Florida Statute 466 and Rule 64B5-16 FAC applicable to practice by the dental health workers.	
13.05	Implement appropriate Joint Commission patient safety goals.	
14.0	Identify structures and explain functions and pathologies of dental and general head and neck anatomy--The student will be able to:	
14.01	Identify structures and functions of head and neck anatomy including bones, muscles, sinuses, salivary glands, nerves and blood vessels.	
14.02	Identify embryonic development of head, oral cavity, and teeth.	
14.03	Identify teeth and their landmarks.	
14.04	Describe the histological components of the head, oral cavity, and elements of the teeth and supporting structures.	
14.05	Recognize and describe oral pathological conditions.	
15.0	Identify principles of microbiology and disease prevention and perform infection control procedures--The student will be able to:	
15.01	Differentiate between pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms.	
15.02	Describe pathogens and modes of disease transmission.	
15.03	Differentiate between aseptic and non-aseptic environments.	
15.04	Perform aseptic handwashing technique.	
15.05	Describe and apply methods of cleaning, disinfection and sterilization.	
15.06	Identify chemicals and their uses for controlling the spread of disease in the dental environment. 	
15.07	Identify and practice the current CDC guidelines for infection control in dental healthcare settings.	
15.08	Describe the duties of the dental office safety coordinator. 	
15.09	Identify areas of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29CFR-1910.1030) applicable to the dental office environment.	
16.0	Identify, describe,  maintain and utilize dental instruments and equipment--The student will be able to:	
16.01	Identify various types, functions and operations of dental operatory and laboratory equipment.	
16.02	Identify types and functions of operative, restorative, surgical, prosthodontic, orthodontic and endodontic dental instruments.	
16.03	Maintain dental operatory equipment and instruments.	
16.04	Identify types and functions of specific dental hygiene instruments with emphasis on category rather than individual instruments.	
17.0	Record patient assessment and treatment data--The student will be able to:	
17.01	Take and record medical-dental histories.	
17.02	Record assessment of existing oral conditions.	
17.03	Record conditions diagnosed by the dentist.	
17.04	Record treatment-related data on the patient’s clinical record.	
17.05	Record treatment plan and treatment in patient’s chart. 	
18.0	Describe principles and perform techniques of preventive dentistry--The student will be able to:	
18.01	Identify and instruct patients on applicable methods of preventive dentistry.	
18.02	Prepare, set up for oral prophylaxis, and apply anticariogenic treatments.	
18.03	Identify the elements of nutrition, basic food groups, and acceptable diets.	
18.04	Identify dietary deficiencies and dietary practices that contribute to the manifestation of symptoms in the oral cavity.	
19.0	Identify the functions of pharmacology and anesthesia as they relate to dentistry--The student will be able to:	
19.01	Identify drug requirements, agencies, and regulations.	
19.02	Record a drug prescription in a patient’s chart. 	
19.03	Identify drug actions, side effects, indications and contraindications; verify with Physician’s Desk Reference or its equivalent.	
19.04	Identify common drugs used in dentistry.	
19.05	Prepare and apply topical anesthetic agent.	
19.06	Identify properties of anesthetics.	
19.07	Prepare syringes for the administration of local anesthetics.	
19.08	Monitor and identify precautions in the use of nitrous oxide-oxygen conscious sedation.	
19.09	Identify drugs and agents used for treating dental-related infection.	
19.10	Describe dental office emergencies and their prevention and treatment. 	
20.0	Identify properties and uses, and manipulate dental materials--The student will be able to:	
20.01	Identify properties and uses and manipulate gypsum.	
20.02	Identify properties and uses and manipulate restorative materials.	
20.03	Identify properties and uses and manipulate dental cements.	
20.04	Identify properties and uses and manipulate impression materials.	
20.05	Identify properties and uses and manipulate acrylics and/or thermoplastics.	
20.06	Identify properties and uses and manipulate waxes.	
20.07	Perform dental laboratory procedures to include the fabrication of casts, custom trays and/or temporary crowns and bridges.	
20.08	Clean and polish removable dental appliances.	
20.09	Identify properties and uses of abrasive agents used to polish coronal surfaces and appliances.	
20.10	Identify and manage hazardous dental materials and wastes in accordance with the OSHA Hazard Communications Standard and Environmental Protection Agency regulations.	
21.0	Identify and perform dental and carpal radiographic procedures--The student will be able to:	
21.01	Describe history, physics and biological effects of ionizing radiation.	
21.02	Identify parts of the X-ray machine including accessories.	
21.03	Demonstrate radiologic health protection techniques.	
21.04	Perform dark room/processing procedures, mix solutions.	
21.05	Describe the proper disposal of hazardous radiographic waste.	
21.06	Place and expose dental radiographic films and digital sensors. 	
21.07	Perform carpal radiography as required for dental diagnostic procedures.	
21.08	Identify radiographic anatomical landmarks and pathologies.	
21.09	Mount radiographic surveys.	
21.10	Maintain unexposed film inventory and storage.	
21.11	Maintain digitally acquired radiographic images.	
22.0	Perform general dental business office procedures--The student will be able to:	
22.01	Maintain appointment control.	
22.02	Maintain an active recall system.	
22.03	Prepare and maintain accurate patient records.	
22.04	Prepare and maintain patient financial records, collect fees.	
22.05	Prepare and maintain office financial records.	
22.06	Prepare and maintain dental office inventory control and purchasing.	
22.07	Demonstrate public relations responsibilities of the secretary/receptionist.	
22.08	Demonstrate skills on office equipment.	
22.09	Maintain the dental business office environment.	
22.10	Receive and dismiss patients and visitors.	
22.11	Identify psychological considerations influencing behaviors of dental patients.	
23.0	Perform chairside assisting for general dentistry and specialty procedures--The student will be able to:	
23.01	Prepare and maintain aseptic working area and sterile instruments for intraoral procedures.	
23.02	Apply principles of four handed dentistry.	
23.03	Evacuate and maintain the operating field.	
23.04	Perform expanded functions as permitted by the Florida statute/law pertaining to dentistry.	
23.05	Assemble instruments and assist in general and specialty dental procedures.	
23.06	Prepare tray set-ups for specific specialty procedures.	
23.07	Select, prepare, mix, and manipulate correct dental materials for general and specialty procedures.	
23.08	Perform a visual assessment of existing oral conditions.	
23.09	Demonstrate appropriate patient management skills.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory activities are an integral part of this program.  These activities include instruction in the use of safety procedures, tools, equipment, materials, and processes related to these occupations.  Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. 

Field Internship Activities:  Clinical experiences are integrated with the didactic portion of this program.   Clinical experience assisting a dentist must be an integral part of the educational program designed to perfect students’ competence in performing dental assisting functions, rather than to provide basic instruction.  The major portion of the students’ time in clinical assignments must be spent assisting with or participating in patient care.  Prior to clinical assignments, students demonstrate minimum competence in performing the procedures which they will be expected to perform in their clinical experience. 

Special Notes

Dental assisting programs accredited by the American Dental Association Council on Dental Accreditation are required to implement enrollment and admissions criteria that include a high school diploma, its equivalent, or an advanced degree.

This program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the health care industry; planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and environmental issues.

Either a community college or school district may offer the ATD program.  A community college may offer as either college credit or vocational credit.  A vocational technical center may offer as vocational credit only.  Students completing an ATD at a vocational technical center will be awarded the guaranteed college credit upon enrollment at the community college.

Minimum entrance requirements for this program includes a high school diploma or GED.  Students must meet the minimum basic skills to complete this program.

In accordance with Rule 6A-10.024, F.A.C. all faculty providing instruction must have at least a baccalaureate degree or an associate degree with demonstrated competencies in the specific instructional program as defined by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

No fees will be charged for the transfer of credit from a technical center to a community college.  The established statewide fee structure will be adhered to by both delivery systems. 

This program meets the Department of Health HIV/AIDS Domestic Violence and Prevention of Medical Errors education requirements.  Upon completion of this program, the instructor will provide a certificate to the student verifying that these requirements have been met.

If students in this program are seeking a licensure, certificate or registration through the Department of Health, please refer to 456.0635 F.S. for more information on disqualification for a license, certificate, or registration through the Department of Health. 

This program should meet the most current edition of the American Dental Association Accreditation Standards for Dental Assisting Education Programs (c.1992).  For further information, contact:  American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation, 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611.  http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/accred/standards/index.asp

For Florida information contact the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Division of Health Quality Assurance, Board of Dentistry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399, 850/245-4161.

Outcomes 01-11 are referred to as the Health Careers Core and do not have to be completed if the student has previously completed the Core in another health science program.  The Core should be taken first or concurrently with the first course in the program.  Following the successful completion of the core, the student is eligible to take the National Health Care Foundation Skill Standards Assessment with instructor approval and the completion of a portfolio.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

HOSA: Future Health Professionals is the appropriate career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  The activities of such organizations are defined as part of the curriculum in accordance with Rule 6A-6.065, F.A.C.

Basic Skills

In PSAV programs offered for 450 hours or more, in accordance with Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C. the minimum basic skills grade levels required for postsecondary adult career and technical students to complete this program are:  Mathematic 10, Language 10, and Reading 10.  These grade level numbers correspond to a grade equivalent score obtained on a state designated basic skills examination. 

Adult students with disabilities, as defined in Section 1004.02(7), Florida Statutes, may be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirements (Rule 6A-10.040).  Students served in exceptional student education (except gifted) as defined in s. 1003.01(3)(a), F.S., may also be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirement.  Each school district and Florida College must adopt a policy addressing procedures for exempting eligible students with disabilities from the Basic Skills requirement as permitted in Section 1004.91(3), F.S.

Students who possess a college degree at the Associate of Applied Science level or higher; who have completed or are exempt from the college entry-level examination; or who have passed a state, national, or industry licensure exam are exempt from meeting the Basic Skills requirement (Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C.)  Exemptions from state, national or industry licensure are limited to the certifications listed at http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/rtf/basicskills-License-exempt.rtf. 

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access.  Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors.  Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education.  Accommodations change the way the student is instructed.  Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems.  Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

In addition to accommodations, some secondary students with disabilities (students with an IEP served in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)) will need modifications to meet their needs.  Modifications change the outcomes or what the student is expected to learn, e.g., modifying the curriculum of a secondary career and technical education course.  Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Some secondary students with disabilities (ESE) may need additional time (i.e., longer than the regular school year), to master the student performance standards associated with a regular Occupational Completion Point (OCP) or a Modified Occupational Completion Point (MOCP).  If needed, a student may enroll in the same career and technical course more than once.  Documentation should be included in the IEP that clearly indicates that it is anticipated that the student may need an additional year to complete an OCP/MOCP.  The student should work on different competencies and new applications of competencies each year toward completion of the OCP/MOCP.  After achieving the competencies identified for the year, the student earns credit for the course.  It is important to ensure that credits earned by students are reported accurately.  The district’s information system must be designed to accept multiple credits for the same course number for eligible students with disabilities.

Articulation

The information related to the guaranteed transfer of credit between an ATD program and AS or AAS degree must be documented and maintained by the Articulation Coordinating Committee (ACC).  The transfer of the ATD to an AS or AAS degree is guaranteed for a period of three (3) years following the date of the award of the ATD.  For further information about ATD to AS or AAS degree articulation agreements please visit, http://www.fldoe.org/articulation/pdf/ATD_to_ASandAAS_ArticulationAgreemts.pdf 

Program Length

In accordance with Rule 6A-10.024, F.A.C. an ATD program consists of a course of study that is part of an AS or AAS degree program, is less than 60 credit hours, is approximately 50% of the technical component (non-general education), and leads to employment in a specific occupation.  An ATD program may consist of either technical credit or college credit. 

Students must have a high school diploma, a GED, or a certificate of completion to be admitted to an ATD program.  Within six weeks of entry, students in ATD programs of 450 or more hours must be tested pursuant to Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C. and if below minimum standards for completion from the program, must receive remedial instruction.  The minimum standards must be at least the equivalent of a score of ten (10) on all sections of basic skills test approved in Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C.  Students must successfully complete all remedial instruction before completing the ATD.  

Community Colleges may offer either college or career credit toward the ATD.  A Career Center in a public school district may offer an ATD program only as technical credit, with college credit awarded to a student upon articulation to a community college (Section 1004.02, F.S.) 

When offered at a community college the standard length of this program is 50 credits.  When offered at a technical center the standard length of this program is 1230 clock hours.

In accordance with Rule 6A-10.024, F.A.C. all faculty providing instruction must have at least a baccalaureate degree or an associate degree with demonstrated competencies in the specific instructional program as defined by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.