Early College Career Academy

Dental Assistant

Fall 2024 �Continuing Education �Center for Health Professionals Course Offerings

Pharmacy Technician

- Morning Session�September 9 to November 4, 2024�Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays�8:00AM – 11:00AM�H Building, Room H252

- Evening Session�September 10 to December 5, 2024�Tuesdays and Thursdays�6:00PM – 9:00PM�H Building, Room H252

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Dialysis Technician

September 17 to November 19, 2024

Tuesdays and Thursdays

5:30PM – 7:30PM

Loyola Dialysis Center or H124

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Registered Behavior Technician

September 10 to November 19, 2024

Online with Wednesday Live Lecture

8:00-10:00PM

Online through Blackboard

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Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Aide

September 9 to November 4, 2024

Mondays and Wednesdays

6:00PM – 9:00PM

H Building, Room H124

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EKG Technician

September 9 to November 18, 2024�Mondays & Wednesdays�6:00PM – 9:00PM�HYBRID, Room H125 and Online

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Veterinary Assistant

September 9 to December 2, 2024

Mondays and Wednesdays

5:00PM – 10:00PM

HYBRID, Room H115 and Online

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Optician

September 9 to December 2, 2024

Monday and Wednesdays

6:00PM – 9:00PM

H Building, Room H129

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Phlebotomy Technician

- Morning Session�September 9 to November 22, 2024�Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays�9:00AM-12:00PM

H Building, Room H126

- Evening Session�September 9 to November 22, 2024�Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays�6:00PM – 9:00PM�H Building, Room H126

Dental Assistant

• What is a dental assistant?

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• Dental Assistants greatly increase the efficiency of the dentist in delivery of quality oral health care. Their main responsibility is to assist with and provide direct patient care alongside dentists and dental hygienists.
• Dental assistants may be responsible for sterilizing instruments, taking teeth impressions and performing other various office management tasks such as answering the phones, filing, or stocking inventory. They are the glue that holds the office together.

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• Employers?
• Dental offices
• Dental clinics
• Dental hospitals
• Dental schools

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Career Outlook (BLS.gov)

• According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment in the dental field is expected to grow 7% from 2022-2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

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• Salaries vary depending on experience, hours, and location. Hourly wages can range from $18-23/hour, and median annual wages of dental assistants were $46,540 in May 2023. �
• Reasons for projected growth?
• Ongoing research linking oral health and general health
• Preventive dental services
• Population growth
• Greater retention of natural teeth by middle-aged and older people
• Increased focus on preventative dental care for younger generations will fuel demand for dental services.
• There are state and national examinations that test the competency of dental assistants and can lead to a certification.

Dental Assistant Career Path

• As a dental assistant, you have many options to grow professionally and expand your career. There are two types of dental assistant career paths you can follow:

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• Broadening your Role
• Become a certified dental assistant (must complete hours working in office)
• Become an expanded function dental assistant
• Become a dental hygienist
• Become a dentist

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• Shifting your Focus
• Become a dental laboratory technician
• Become an office manager
• Become an educator
• Become a consultant, speaker or sales representative

Program Overview

• 60-hour program, on-campus in H-building
• Non-credit program

Fall 2025

• August 18 to December 12, 2025�Monday - Thursday�8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.�H Building, Room H-126

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Spring 2026

• January 20 to May 15, 2026�Monday - Thursday�8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.�H Building, Room H-124

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Textbook

HTH E31 101

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Robinson, D., Essentials of Dental Assisting 7^th Edition (Set:txt/wkbk/pocket guide).

St. Louis, MO: Elsevier/Mosby.

Cost $222.50

ISBN: 9780323764025

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Scrub top (Optional)

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Available at Bookstore

ISBN: 9780323873901

Tuition and Payment Options

• Tuition: $1,199 (Textbooks not included)�*Additional college registration and technology fees may apply�Textbooks can be purchased in the Triton College Bookstore
• You have 3 business days prior to the start of class to contact the school and cancel the class to receive a full refund. If you do not cancel the class or simply do not attend, you are still responsible for the tuition, which will go to collections if not paid.
• Payments in full may be made by cash, money order, check, or credit card (MasterCard, Visa, or American Express) at the Cashier’s Office (Student Center, Room B-130).
• You may also pay online through your MyTriton portal.
• FACTS Payment Plan - Interest-free monthly installments to be automatically deducted from your bank account or credit card o Program eligibility requires a minimum balance due of $250 and a $25 processing fee. A valid bank account or credit card is needed to set up the payment plan. Apply online through your MyTriton portal.
• http://www.triton.edu
• Log into My Triton Portal
• Log into Web Advisor for students
• Click on financial Information
• Click on FACTS Tuition Payment Plan

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• High School Sponsorship
• Please confirm with your high school about tuition, textbook, course supply and credential exam fee coverage.

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Grants and Scholarships

• External:
• WIOA Grant (Cook County resident – must be receiving unemployment)
• WIOA Adult Program | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)
• Veterans Office:
• GI Bill or Military Veteran
• (708)456-0300 ext. 3651/3531
• Adult Education Department:
• Westlake Scholarship (GED students, HS Diploma from another country)
• Thomas Thompson, thomasthompson@triton.edu
• Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI)
• Triton.edu/wei
• Grant serving residents of 11 local communities
• wei@triton.edu

Through the Workforce Equity Initiative Grant, qualified residents are welcome to apply to one of 13 different professional certificate programs – all of which are designed to prepare students for

jobs that pay on average $17.68 per hour, 130% higher than Cook County’s current living wage in comparison.

Triton’s high quality certificate programs in health, business and technology are included in the program.

Earning a no-cost professional certificate provides an opportunity for students to prepare themselves for an entry-level job in their field of interest.

Community members can earn a professional certificate at no cost from Triton College that puts them on a career path in a year or less. The college has secured grant funds from the state of Illinois* to offer a tuition-free education opportunity to in-district

residents. Current and prospective Triton College students living in Bellwood, Broadview, Elmwood Park, Forest Park, Hillside, Maywood, Melrose Park, Oak Park,

River Grove, Rosemont and Stone Park can apply to this special program. If you reside outside of the 11 towns, please contact the WEI staff for individual eligibility.

Students accepted into the program will receive an individualized academic plan, participate

in organized study sessions and have access to tutoring services.

Triton’s Career Services Department will host career preparation workshops, offer resume writing help, and assist students with applying for jobs and securing interviews.

* Funding provided in whole or in part by the state of Illinois.

Certificate programs offered through this grant include:

Cannabis Vocational Carpentry

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Computer Technician

Dental Assistant EKG Technician

Greenhouse Grow Operations

Medical Billing & Coding Nursing Assistant (CNA) Pharmacy Technician Phlebotomy

Plumbing Welding

There’s a place for you.

triton.edu/WEI

For additional information, contact us at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3064,

or go to triton.edu/WEI to apply.

H Building

• The Dental Assistant Program will be held on campus, in Triton's new state-of-the-art H Building, Room H126

Key areas and topics include

•  Administrative Aspects�   • The history of dentistry and dental assisting�   • Introduction to the dental office�   • The legal aspects of dentistry and dental assisting�   • Policies and guidelines�
• Clinical Aspects�   • Introduction to oral anatomy�   • Dental operatory�   • Dental equipment, operation and maintenance�   • Introduction to tooth structure�   • Primary and permanent teeth�   • The oral cavity and related structures�   • Proper patient positioning�   • Dental hand-pieces�   • Dental anesthesia�   • Sterilization�   • Maintaining sterility and asepsis and other areas

Evaluation and Grade Determination

Student Performance will be evaluated utilizing the following analysis:

• Attendance and class participation
• Maximum of two absences allowed, unless a doctor’s note is provided
• Quizzes
• Final Exam�

It is vital that each student recognize this course is a pass/fail class.

Refund Policy

School of Continuing Education Refund Policy

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• 100%  refund up to three business days (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) prior to the start of the class. No refunds will be granted after this time. No-shows do not constitute cancellation.

• Requests for exception to the refund policy must be stated in writing on a General Petition or letter to the Dean, Continuing Education Department and submitted to A-201 within one calendar year of the semester in dispute.

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Campus Resources

• The Center for Access and Accommodative Services�   • Campus Access�   • Special Parking and/or Class Re-location�   • Accommodated Testing�   • Note Taking Assistance�   • Assistive Technology�   • Assistive Computer Software�   • Sign Language Interpreting�   • Assistive Reading Software�   • Workshops�   • Student Connections�   • Adapted Equipment�   • Mobility Assistance�   • Alternate Text Format�   • Voice-to-Text Services�   • Advocacy
• Bookstore
• Career Services – WIA Grant application and Job Boards/resume writing assistance/interview skills workshop (ext. 3619/3322)
• Health services
• Student Life
• Counseling
• Police Department
• Tutoring (Academic Success Center)

Follow US!

Facebook: Center for Health Professionals, Triton College

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Instagram: centerforhealthprofessionals

Dual Enrollment

• Earn college credit while still in high school
• Reverse transfer of high school credit will be determined by each individual high school.
• Final grade (Pass/Fail) is part of your permanent college record
• All college policies apply
• Including but not limited to Attendance, Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism
• Content is not altered to accommodate high school students.
• Dual Enrollment students must abide by the college calendar.
• *If your high school is not in-session and Triton is in-session, you are still required to attend class at Triton.

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Dual Enrollment

If you are considering other college credit courses, Dual Enrollment students must maintain a minimum of 2.0 G.P.A.

*Students who fall below the required minimum 2.0 G.P.A. will be limited in their ability to receive financial aid once they enter college and will be placed on Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).

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Dual Enrollment

Drop vs. Withdrawal

Drop

• Must be dropped by the drop deadline outlined in the syllabus
• Official drop; Early College Office, A building, Rm. 125
• Does not appear on official transcript

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Withdrawal

• Occurs after the drop deadline
• Official withdrawal; Early College Office, A building, Rm. 125
• A grade of “W” will appear on the official transcripts
• Does not affect GPA but may affect future Financial Aid and/or selective program admissions

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Dual Enrollment

• FERPA= Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
• Is a federal law regarding the privacy of student educational records and the access provided to these records. Any educational institution that receives funds under any program administered by the U.S. Secretary of Education is bound by FERPA requirements. 
• Upon enrollment as a Triton College Dual Enrollment student, Triton College will only communicate with the student regarding their educational records and billing information unless a FERPA Consent Form has been submitted to the Records Office, B220.

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Student Services

• Welcome Center, B Building
• Blackboard Assistance: Educational Technology Resource Center (ETRC)

A Building, Rm. 314, (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3361 or 3039, etrchelp@triton.edu

• Center for Access and Accommodative Services (CAAS)

A Building, Rm. 105, (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3917, caas@triton.edu

• Academic Success Center-Tutoring (A Building, Rm. 100)

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Next Steps

1. Discuss your participation in the program with your parent/guardian.
2. Contact your high school counselor about the selection process, deadlines and costs covered by the high school.
3. End of February- student will receive a welcome letter outlining next steps.

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Contact Information

• Dr. Monica Reyna-Vukotich

Instructor, Dental Assistant Program

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• Michael Doligosa

Manager, Center for Health Professionals� (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3709

michaeldoligosa@triton.edu

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• Cain Rubio�Coordinator, Center for Health Professionals�(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3773 �cainrubio@triton.edu�
• Early College

(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3846

earlycollege@triton.edu

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Concluding the Course

• Prepare your resume and cover letter
• Practice your interview skills
• Make an appointment with Career Services, (708) 456-0300, ext. 3789

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• Start applying for jobs at Triton Career Link:

College Central Network®

Questions?

Registration Form

Student Intent: (check one) ❏ 1. To prepare for a new or first career ❏ 2. To improve present skills ❏ 3. To explore courses to decide on a career ❏ 4. To prepare for transfer to a four-year college ❏ 5. To remedy basic skill deficiencies ❏ 6. To pursue noncareer, personal interests, school diploma equivalence ❏ 7. Other

Current Employment Status: (check one) ❏ 1. Employed full time ❏ 2. Employed part time, more than 15 hours/week ❏ 3. Employed part time, less than 15 hours/week ❏ 4. Homemaker ❏ 5. Unemployed ❏ 6. Other/No response

Ethnic Code: Are you Hispanic or Latino? (OR are you of Spanish origin?) ❏ Yes Hispanic or Latino ❏ Not Hispanic or Latino Are you from one or more of the following racial groups? (Select ALL that apply). ❏ American Indian or Alaska Native ❏ Asian ❏ Black or African American ❏ Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander ❏ White ❏ Choose not to respond

Please identify your primary racial/ethnic group. (Select One) ❏ American Indian or Alaska Native ❏ Asian ❏ Black or African American ❏ Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander ❏ White ❏ Choose not to respond Are you in the United States on a Visa — Nonresident Alien? ❏ Yes in the United States on a Visa. Provide Home Country of Origin. _____________________________________ ❏ Not in the United States on a Visa.