May 04, 2024  
2021-2022 Archived Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Archived Catalog

Course Descriptions


Credits and Course Numbering

Courses numbered 001-099 are designed for students to acquire basic skills necessary for successful college work.

Courses numbered 100-299 are college level courses and are usually transferable to senior colleges. Not all courses are offered every semester. Also, new courses or seminars may have been developed and may not be in this catalog’s listing.

 

Cosmetology

  
  • CSMO-104 Nail Technology Theory I

    Credits 12 / 6 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 . Co-requisite: CSMO-105 .
    This course is an introduction to the 400 hour State Specialty License for Nail Technology (Manicuring). It provides beginning instruction into the theory of Nail Technology and lays the foundation for CSMO-105  Nail Technician Lab I. In addition the student will be using the StrengthsFinder 2.0 to identify their top five Strengths or Themes which will be used to engage in class activities. Documentation will be added to a Strengths-based portfolio.

    Course Outcomes
    1. List the principles that contribute to personal and professional success 2.  Explain the concept of self-management 3. Explain how to set long- and short-term goals 4. Define ethics 5. List the characteristics of a healthy, positive attitude 6. Identify the four types of nail implements and/or tools required to perform a manicure 7. Explain the safety, sanitation, and disinfection requirements preformed during a basic and conditioning manicure 8. Name the five nail applications and the correct application for each 9. Define and understand aromatherapy 10. Understand professional hygiene 11. Explain the ergonomically correct postures and movements for nail technicians 12. Complete the Strengths Finder 2.0 Assessment 13. Identify the supplies needed for nail tips and why they are needed 14. Describe the three types of nail tips 15. Explain the proper procedures and precautions for applying and removing nail tips 16. Explain acrylic nail enhancement chemistry and how it works 17. List the supplies needed for acrylic nail enhancements application 18. Explain the golden rule of human relations 19. Explain the importance of effective communication for a successful client consultation 20. Define talent, themes, and strengths based on the Strengths Finder 2.0 assessment 21. Describe the proper procedure for maintaining healthy acrylic nail enhancements 22. Explain the difference between the application of odorless and traditional acrylic products 23. Identify and define their strengths (themes) 24. Discuss their strengths with other students 25. List the equipment and materials needed for a pedicure and explain each 26. Explain how to give a proper foot massage 27. List the types and classifications of bacteria 28. Explain Universal Precautions 29. Identify the difficulties associated with affirming one’s own themes of talent 30. Discuss the role of their themes of talent in their personal behavior 31. Explain the benefits of using silk, linen, fiberglass, and paper wraps 32. Define no-light gels and the proper procedure for applying 33. Describe the structure and composition of nails and how they grow 34. List and describe the disorders and irregularities of nails 35. Explain the various diseases of the nail and how they should not be treated in the salon 36. Explain the difference between organic and inorganic chemistry 37. List the different forms of matter 38. Explain the difference between solutions, suspensions and emulsions 39. Describe how their themes or strengths of talent work together 40. Compare and contrast themes of talent, including those other than their own.
  
  • CSMO-105 Nail Technology Lab I

    Credits 0 / 8 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 . Co-requisite: CSMO-104 .
    This course provides the student with the opportunity to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to become a licensed Nail Technician in the State of Michigan.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Behave in a professional manner towards employers and co-workers 2. Name the common sources of infection and how to cope with them in a salon 3. Identify the different types and methods of sterilization and sanitation 4. Mix different types of chemicals for sanitation and sterilization 5. Use safety precautions when dealing with a variety of chemicals 6. Identify common chemicals used by Nail technicians; problems and solutions 7. Identify ways Nail technicians can protect themselves when using chemicals 8. Identify specific nail chemicals 9. Identify all parts of the nail
  
  • CSMO-106 Nail Technology Theory II

    Credits 12 / 6 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 CSMO-104  and CSMO-105 . Co-requisite: CSMO-107 .
    This course completes the required theory instruction for the State Specialty License in Nail Technology (Manicuring) and prepares the student for the State Board Theory Exam to become a licensed Nail Technician. In addition the student will be using the StrengthsFinder 2.0 to continue developing their strengths in more detail by participation in additional class activities. Student will complete a Strengths-based portfolio.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Describe the chemistry and main ingredients of UV gels 2. Identify the supplies needed for the one-color and two- color methods for applying UV gels 3. Explain how to safely and correctly remove UV gels 4. Discuss how their strengths can be applied to achieve academic success 5. Evaluate their general academic goals in light of the talent and strengths, as well as other personal qualities and external considerations 6. Describe three different nail art supplies and how each is used for art application 7. Explain the use of the color wheel 8. Explain the airbrush equipment 9. Describe the structure and composition of the skin 10. Define important terms relating to skin disorders 11. List the functions of the skin 12. Apply theme specific strategies to achieve academic success and as a part of the career exploration process 13. Describe cells, their structure, and their reproduction 14. Define tissue and identify the types of tissues found in the body 15. Name the 10 main body systems and explain their basic functions 16. Identify the types of electric files and explain their power and speed 17. Name the most frequently used types of drill bits 18. Define the nature of electricity and the two types of electric current 19. Define electrical measurements 20. Explain the principles of electrical equipment safety 21. Describe the concept of person-environment fit/calling as it pertains to career planning 22. Explain the steps involved in preparing for employment 23. Explain how to explore the job market and research potential employers 24. List the habits of a good salon team player 25. List the principles of selling products and services in the salon 26. Describe the most effective ways to build a client base 27. Evaluate their career goals in light of their talents and strengths, as well as other personal qualities and external considerations 28. Apply theme-specific strategies as part of the career-exploration process 29. Identify the laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the State Board of Cosmetology. Article 12: ACT 299 of 1989 30. Name and describe the types of ownership under which a salon may operate 31. Explain the importance of the reception area to a salon’s success 32. List the most effective forms of advertising 33. Develop a strengths-based cover letter 34. Analyze common labels that lead people to discount talents and the potential strength of others 35. Work effectively by partnering with other complementary themes of talent.
  
  • CSMO-107 Nail Technology Lab II

    Credits 0 / 8 Contact Hours
    Placement into ACRD 080 CSMO-104  and CSMO-105 . Co-requisite: CSMO-106  
    This course provides the student with the opportunity to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to become a licensed Nail Technician in the State of Michigan.

  
  • CSMO-109 Intro to Advanced Cosmetology

    Credits 5 / 10 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: Minimum 350 hours from GASC Technology program.
    This 8-week course is a continuation of the 350 hour basic cosmetology course that allows GASC cosmetology students to accumulate up to 150 hours resulting in the 500 required hours and skills necessary to register for the advanced cosmetology courses. Emphasis will be on proper procedures including hair cutting chemical texture services haircoloring hairstyling facials nail services and sanitation methods.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify and demonstrate proper use of disinfectant products and procedures 2. Identify and demonstrate proper safety procedures and practices as required by the State Board of Cosmetology 3. Demonstrate personal hygiene and sanitation practices on a daily basis 4. Identify and demonstrate the use of a variety of professional styling products 5. Perform various wet hair styling techniques, including roller placement, wraps, comb-outs, and recombs 6. Perform various thermal hair styling techniques, including thermal curling, pressing, blow-dry styling, and hot roller set 7. Perform a variety of braiding techniques 8. Perform a variety of styling techniques on wigs 9. Demonstrate proper finger waving techniques 10. Perform a variety of facial services, with proper manipulations, including plain and mask facials, and facial electrode application 11. Perform proper shampooing techniques for a variety of services 12. Perform various scalp and hair treatments, with proper manipulations, including hot oil, high frequency, and Malibu treatments 13. Demonstrate a variety of manicuring services, including manicures, therapeutic paraffin wax treatments, and nail art 14. Satisfactorily apply artificial nail enhancements, including blended tips and tips with overlay 15. Demonstrate proper procedure for a pedicure 16. Perform a variety of hair coloring services, including temporary color, semi and demi permanent, permanent, lightening and toning, and dimensional color 17. Perform a variety of chemical restructuring services, including permanent waving and chemical relaxing 18. Perform hair cutting services using a variety of professional tools, including shears, razor, thinning and texturizing shears, clippers, and trimmers.
  
  • CSMO-110 Esthetics Theory I

    Credits 12 / 6 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 .  Co-requisite: CSMO-111  
    This course is an introduction to the 400 hour State Specialty License for Esthetics (Skin Care Specialist). It provides beginning instruction into the theory of Esthetics and lays the foundation for CSMO-111  Esthetics Lab I. In addition the student will be using the StrengthsFinder 2.0 to identify their top five Strengths or Themes which will be used to engage in class activities. Documentation will be added to a Strengths-based portfolio.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Complete the Strengths Finder 2.0 Assessment 2. Name and describe the career options available to licensed estheticians 3. List the basic habits of daily personal hygiene 4. List the characteristics of a healthy, positive attitude 5. Define ethics and human relations 6.  Explain the importance of effective communication 7. Define talent, themes, and strengths based on the Strengths Finder 2.0 Assessment 8.  List the types and classifications of bacteria 9.  Explain the different types of disinfectants and how they are used 10. Identify skin types 11. Explain skin conditions and their causes 12. Describe a skin analysis and how to fill out a chart 13. List treatment contraindications 14. Identify and define their strengths (themes) 15. Discuss their strengths with other students 16. Describe the benefits of massage and the different types of massage movements 17. List the steps for a basic facial procedure 18. List and describe the products used in a facial treatment 19. Describe extraction methods 20. Explain the treatment needs for different skin types 21. Describe the functions of the skin 22. Explain the layers of the skin 23. Define collagen, elasticity, and the glands of the skin 24. Describe what equipment and supplies are needed for facials 25. Explain how to prepare and set up the treatment room for services 26. Identify common skin conditions and disorders 27. Explain how to recognize potential skin cancer growths 28. Describe acne, its causes and different grades 29. Identify the difficulties associated with affirming one’s own themes of talent 30. Discuss the role of their themes of talent in their personal behavior 31. Define chemistry and its branches 32. Explain how acid, alkaline, and pH affects the skin 33. Identify macro- and micronutrients 34. Discuss the benefits of proper nutrition and vitamins 35. Describe the most common cosmetic ingredients and their functions 36. Explain FDA regulations regarding cosmetics claims and product safety 37. Describe how their themes or strengths of talent work together 38. Compare and contrast themes of talent, including those other than their own 39. Describe methods of temporary and permanent hair removal 40. Describe the benefits of AHA peels and micro-dermabrasion 41. Explain light therapy and use of lasers.
  
  • CSMO-111 Esthetics Lab I

    Credits 0 / 8 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 .  Co-requisite: CSMO-110 .
    This course provides the basic skills necessary to provide professional skin care to the public and completes the first 200 hours of the state required 400 hours.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Provide proper procedure when sanitizing, disinfecting, and sterilizing implements and equipment 2. Properly dispose of hazardous waste materials 3. Perform a basic room setup including workstation 4. Perform proper maintenance on furniture and equipment 5. Demonstrate galvanic and high-frequency machine procedures for a variety of skin conditions 6. Demonstrate proper safety procedures using a variety of electrical apparatus 7. Demonstrate a proper setup for a treatment room including workstation 8. Demonstrate the proper use of cosmetic supplies, accessories, and small equipment for a variety skin conditions 9. Perform a health screening consultation 10. Analyze the skin using a variety of methods including a magnetic light and Wood’s lamp; record information properly 11. Perform a complete basic facial 12. Demonstrate proper massage manipulations for a variety of skin conditions 13. Perform a man’s facial.
  
  • CSMO-112 Esthetics Theory II

    Credits 12 / 6 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 CSMO-110 , CSMO-111  or 200 hours in a State of Michigan approved Esthetician course. Co-requisite: CSMO-113  
    This course completes the required theory instruction for the State Specialty License in Esthetics (Skin Care Specialist) and prepares the student for the State Board Theory Exam to become a licensed Esthetician. In addition the student will be using the StrengthsFinder 2.0 to continue developing their strengths in more detail by participation in additional class activities. Students will complete a Strengths-based portfolio.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Define the nature of electricity and the two types of electrical current 2. Describe the four types of electrotherapy and their uses 3. List the rays used in light therapy and their benefits 4. Identify the machines used in skin care treatments 5. Describe the mechanization used with each machine and their benefits 6. Discuss how their strengths can be applied to achieve academic success 7. Evaluate their general academic goals in light of the talent and strengths, as well as other personal qualities and external considerations 8. Explain why the study of anatomy, physiology, and histology is important to the esthetician 9. Describe cells, their structure and their reproduction 10. Define tissue and identify the types of tissues found in the body 11. List the 11 main body systems and explain their basic functions 12. Identify the laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the State Board of Cosmetology. Article 12: ACT 299 of 1989 13. Describe the different types of cosmetics and their uses 14. Explain the cosmetic color theory 15.
    Identify different facial features and demonstrate procedures for basic corrective makeup 16. Describe the concept of person-environment fit/calling as it pertains to career planning 17. Describe the qualities necessary to be successful in a service profession 18. Explain why it is necessary to keep accurate business records 19. Name and describe the types of ownership under which a skin care salon may operate 20. List the basic principles of selling products and services in the salon 21. Explain the purpose of marketing and promotions 22. List the most effective ways to build a clientele 23. Evaluate their career goals in light of their talents and strengths, as well as other personal qualities and external considerations 24. Explain the steps involved in preparing for and passing the licensing exam 25. Discuss methods for exploring the job market and researching potential employers 26. Describe the different methods of compensation that are utilized in esthetics 27. Develop a strengths-based cover letter 28. Analyze common labels that lead people to discount talents and the potential strength of others 29. Work effectively by partnering with other complementary themes of talent.
  
  • CSMO-113 Esthetics Lab II

    Credits 0 / 8 Contact Hours
    Placement into ACRD 080 CSMO-110  and CSMO-111  or 200 hours in a State of Michigan approved Esthetician course. Co-requisite: CSMO-112  
    This course completes the required instruction for 400 hours for State licensing and prepares the student for the State Board Practical Exam and employment as an Esthetician.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate a variety of proper procedures and treatments for: aging and sun damaged skin; sensitive skin including allergens, irritants and rosacea; hyperpigmentation; acne; ethnic skin 2. Perform a variety of exfoliation treatments, including mechanical and chemical 3. Demonstrate a variety of holistic therapies 4. Provide a treatment plan for the client including professional treatments and home care recommendations 5. Demonstrate a variety of epilation treatments including tweezing, waxing, and chemical depilatories 6. Demonstrate makeup techniques including daytime, evening and corrective (camouflage therapy) procedures 7. Demonstrate a variety of spa treatments including hydrotherapy body masks and wraps, aromatherapy and paraffin 8. Demonstrate proper body massage manipulations 9. Perform a variety of energy treatments including shiatsu and reflexology 10. Perform State Board practical exam procedures
  
  • CSMO-200 Advanced Cosmetology Theory I

    Credits 12 / 6 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 CSMO-100 , CSMO-101 , CSMO-102  and CSMO-103  or completion of 500 hours from a state licensed cosmetology school. Note: Cosmetology Textbook by Milady and StrengthFinder 2.0 by Tom Roth are required. Co-requisite: CSMO-201  
    This course provides the student with advanced instruction for CSMO-201  when servicing clients in the cosmetology lab and lays the foundation for CSMO-202  and CSMO-203 . In addition the student will continue to complete in-class activities to further develop their strengths using Strengths Finder 2.0 to added to their Strengths-based portfolio.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify examples of how their themes of talent have contributed to past success 2. Recognize the personal difficulties associated with affirming their own themes of talent 3. Identify each part of the human nail, its structure and composition 4. Describe how nails grow 5. Explain the proper use of implements, cosmetics and materials used during manicures and pedicures. Describe massage techniques 6. List the steps for a professional manicure and pedicure 7. List sanitation and disinfecting procedures and safety precautions for manicuring and pedicuring 8. Define excellence in their academic lives 9. Evaluate their general academic goals in light of their talents and strengths, as well as other personal qualities and external considerations 10. Explain acrylic nail chemistry and how it works 11. List the steps for proper procedures for applying acrylic nail enhancements 12. Describe the structure and composition of the skin 13. List the functions of the skin 14. Apply theme-specific strategies to achieve academic success 15. Define important terms relating to skin disorders 16. Identify which skin disorders are treatable in the salon
  
  • CSMO-201 Advanced Cosmetology Lab I

    Credits 0 / 11.5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 CSMO-100 , CSMO-101 , CSMO-102 CSMO-103  or minimum 500 hours from a state licensed cosmetology school. Co-Requisite: CSMO-200  
    This course prepares the student with advance cosmetology skills necessary to provide cosmetology services to clients in a professional salon environment.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate proper communication skills by conducting a client consultation 2. Perform a variety of hair color services with a variety of application techniques 3. Demonstrate a variety of permanent waving techniques and apply knowledge of chemical reactions on the hair 4. Demonstrate a variety of chemical relaxing services, including soft-curl permanents, using acquired product knowledge 5. Perform haircutting services using different professional tools 6. Perform manicuring services, including manicuring, paraffin treatments, and nail art 7. Demonstrate artificial nail enhancements, including blended tips, tips with overlay, acrylic nails, gel nails, and nail wraps 8. Perform scalp and hair treatments for a variety of scalp and hair conditions 9. Perform a variety of facial services, including plain and mask facials, using proper massage manipulations 10. Demonstrate the use of a variety of professional styling products 11. Demonstrate finger waving and other wet hair styling techniques 12. Perform a variety of hairstyling techniques, including thermal styling, hot roller sets, blow dry styling, braiding, and comb outs 13. Demonstrate cosmetic makeup applications, including daytime makeup and evening makeup 14. Demonstrate the use of theatrical makeup 15. Demonstrate proper hair removal, including tweezing and waxing 16. Perform various services with artificial hair, including cleaning and styling wigs, braid extensions, and bonding 17. Demonstrate competence in performing receptionist responsibilities, including keeping accurate client records, answering the phone, making appointments, taking messages, writing client service tickets, and recording daily money intake 18. Demonstrate competence in performing dispensary responsibilities, including dispensing supplies, inventory, and sanitation procedures.
  
  • CSMO-202 Adv Cosmetology Theory II

    Credits 12 / 6 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 CSMO-200  and CSMO-201  or completion of 1000 hours from a state licensed cosmetology school. Note: Cosmetology Textbook by Milady and StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath are required. Co-requisite: CSMO-203  
    This course provides the student with advanced instruction for CSMO-203  when servicing clients in the cosmetology lab and lays the foundation for CSMO-204  and CSMO-205 . In addition the student will continue to complete in-class activities to further develop their strenghts using StrengthsFinder 2.0 to be added to their Strengths-based portfolio.

    Course Outcomes
    1. List and describe the various skin types and conditions 2. Understand contraindications and the use of health screening forms to safely perform facial treatments 3. Identify the various types of facial massage movements and their physiological effects 4. List and describe the different types of electrical currents used in facial treatments 5. List the different products used in facial treatments 6. List the steps of a professional basic facial 7. Evaluate the relationship between talent themes and person values 8. Relate talent themes to specific occupations 9. Describe the elements of a client consultation for hair removal 10. Name the conditions that contraindicate hair removal 11. Identify and describe the methods of permanent and temporary hair removal 12. List the steps of a professional, temporary hair removal treatment 13. Describe the different types of facial cosmetics and their uses 14. Understand cosmetic color theory 15. List the steps of a professional makeup procedure for any occasion 16. List the steps of a professional basic corrective makeup procedure 17. List the steps for application of artificial eyelashes 18. List the safety measures to be followed during makeup application 19. Apply theme-specific strategies to career planning 20. List and describe the various disorders and irregularities of nails 21. Recognize diseases of the nails that should not be treated in the salon 22. Identify the supplies needed for applying nail tips, wraps, and no-light gels 23. List the steps of a professional application of nail tips, wraps, and no-light gels 24. Describe the chemistry and main ingredients of UV gels 25. List the steps for a professional application of UV gels nails service 26. Describe the concept of person-environment fit/calling as it pertains to career planning.
  
  • CSMO-203 Advanced Cosmetology Lab II

    Credits 0 / 11.5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 CSMO-200 , CSMO-201  or 750 hours from a state licensed cosmetology school. Co-requisite: CSMO-202  
    This course prepares the student with advanced cosmetology skills necessary to provide cosmetology services to clients in a professional salon environment.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate proper communication skills by conducting a client consultation 2. Perform a variety of hair color services with a variety of application techniques 3. Demonstrate a variety of permanent waving techniques and apply knowledge of chemical reactions on the hair 4. Demonstrate a variety of chemical relaxing services, including soft-curl permanents, using acquired product knowledge 5. Perform haircutting services using different professional tools 6. Perform manicuring services, including manicuring, paraffin treatments, and nail art 7. Demonstrate artificial nail enhancements, including blended tips, tips with overlay, acrylic nails, gel nails, and nail wraps 8. Perform scalp and hair treatments for a variety of scalp and hair conditions 9. Perform a variety of facial services, including plain and mask facials, using proper massage manipulations 10. Demonstrate the use of a variety of professional styling products 11. Demonstrate finger waving and other wet hair styling techniques 12. Perform a variety of hairstyling techniques, including thermal styling, hot roller sets, blow dry styling, braiding, and comb outs 13. Demonstrate cosmetic makeup applications, including daytime makeup and evening makeup 14. Demonstrate proper hair removal, including tweezing and waxing 15. Perform various services with artificial hair, including cleaning and styling wigs, braid extensions, and bonding 16. Demonstrate competence in performing receptionist responsibilities, including keeping accurate client records, answering the phone, making appointments, taking messages, writing client service tickets, and recording daily money intake 17. Demonstrate competence in performing dispensary responsibilities, including dispensing supplies, inventory, and sanitation procedures 18. Perform State Board of Cosmetology - Michigan licensing exam skills.
  
  • CSMO-204 Advanced Cosmetology Theory III

    Credits 12 / 6 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 CSMO-202 , CSMO-203  or minimum 1000 hours from a state licensed cosmetology school. Note: Cosmetology Textbook by Milady and StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath are required. Co-requisite: CSMO-205  
    This course provides the student with advanced instruction for CSMO-205  when servicing clients in the cosmetology lab and lays the foundation for CSMO-206  and CSMO-207 . In addition the student will continue to complete in-class activities to further develop their strengths using StrengthsFinder 2.0 to be added to their Strengths-based portfolio.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify and describe various types of braids 2. Explain how to prepare the hair for braiding 3. List the procedures for the invisible braid, visible braid, rope braid, and fishtail braid 4. List the procedures for single braids, with and without extensions 5. List the procedure for corn rowing, with and without extensions 6. List the elements of a client consultation for wig services 7. Identify the different types of wigs 8. Identify the difference between human and synthetic wigs; their advantages and disadvantages 9. Explain how to custom fit a wig 10. Apply theme-specific strategies to achieve academic success 11. Understand the role their talents and strengths play in making them their own best educator and learner 12. Explain the pH scale and its importance in the cosmetology profession 13. Identify products’ pH by testing with litmus paper 14. Explain the difference between organic and inorganic chemistry 15. Explain the difference between solutions, suspensions, and emulsions 16. Describe oxidation and reduction (redox) reactions 17. Evaluate academic and co-curricular opportunities in light of their talents and strengths 18. Identify the two types of current 19. Define electrical measurements 20. Understand the principles of electrical safety in the salon 21. Identify the different types of modalities and artificial lights used for scalp and hair treatments and skin care 22. Explain the importance of anatomy and physiology to the cosmetology profession. 23. Describe cells, their structure, and their reproduction 24. Identify the bones, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels of the head, face, neck, arm, hands, legs, and feet 25. Name the 10 main body systems and their basic functions 26. Relate talent themes to specific occupations.
  
  • CSMO-205 Advanced Cosmetology Lab III

    Credits 0 / 11.5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 CSMO-200  and CSMO-201  or completion of 1000 hours from a state licensed cosmetology school. Co-requisite: CSMO-204  
    This course provides advance cosmetology skills necessary to pass the State Board exam and emphasizes the transition from the classroom to employment.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate proper communication skills by conducting a client consultation 2. Perform a variety of hair color services with a variety of application techniques 3. Demonstrate a variety of permanent waving techniques and apply knowledge of chemical reactions on the hair 4. Demonstrate a variety of chemical relaxing services, including soft-curl permanents, using acquired product knowledge 5. Perform haircutting services using different professional tools 6. Perform manicuring services, including manicuring, paraffin treatments, and nail art 7. Demonstrate artificial nail enhancements, including blended tips, tips with overlay, acrylic nails, gel nails, and nail wraps 8. Perform scalp and hair treatments for a variety of scalp and hair conditions 9. Perform a variety of facial services, including plain and mask facials, using proper massage manipulations 10. Demonstrate the use of a variety of professional styling products 11. Demonstrate finger waving and other wet hair styling technique 12. Perform a variety of hairstyling techniques, including thermal styling, hot roller sets, blow dry styling, braiding, and comb outs 13. Demonstrate cosmetic makeup applications, including daytime makeup and evening makeup 14. Demonstrate proper hair removal, including tweezing and waxing 15. Perform various services with artificial hair, including cleaning and styling wigs, braid extensions, and bonding 16. Demonstrate competence in performing receptionist responsibilities, including keeping accurate client records, answering the phone, making appointments, taking messages, writing client service tickets, and recording daily money intake 17. Demonstrate competence in performing dispensary responsibilities, including dispensing supplies, inventory, and sanitation procedures 18. Perform State Board of Cosmetology - Michigan licensing exam skills.
  
  • CSMO-206 Advanced Cosmetology Theory IV

    Credits 12 / 6 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 CSMO-203 , CSMO-204 , CSMO-205  or a minimum 1250 hours from a state licensed cosmetology school. Cosmetology Textbook by Milady and StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath are required. Co-requisite: CSMO-207  
    This course provides the student with advance instruction for CSMO-207  when servicing clients in the cosmetology lab and prepares the student for the State Board of Cosmetology exam to become licensed in cosmetology. The student will develop job seeking skills in the cosmetology profession. In addition the student will continue to complete in-class activities to conclude their Strengths-based portfolio.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify the laws, rules, and regulations as pertaining to the State Board of Cosmetology-Article 12 of Act number 299 of 1980 2. Discuss themes of talent with significant other 3. Build relationships with others mindful of their talents and strengths and the talents and strengths of others 4. Explain the steps involved in preparing for employment 5. List and describe the various types of salon businesses 6. Revise and complete a strengths-based cover letter 7. Complete an achievement-orientated resume 8. Revise and complete an employment portfolio 9. Explain how to explore the job market and research potential employers 10. Describe how to work effectively by partnering with others with complementary themes of talent
    11. List legal and illegal questions in a job interview 12. List the habits of a good team player 13. List the most effective way to build a client base 14. Describe three different ways in which salon professionals are compensated 15. List the principles of selling products and services in the salon 16. List the steps to be taken to open and maintain a salon 17. List and describe the different types of ownership under which a salon may operate 18. Describe the importance of a well-maintained reception area and receptionist 19. Demonstrate good telephone techniques 20. List the most effective forms of advertising 21. Analyze the implication to applying your natural talents in a negative way 22. Analyze common labels that lead people to discount talents and the potential strengths of others.
  
  • CSMO-207 Advanced Cosmetology Lab IV

    Credits 0 / 11.5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 ;  CSMO-203 , CSMO-204 , CSMO-205  or completion of 1250 hours from a state licensed cosmetology school. Co-requisite: CSMO-206  
    This course provides advanced cosmetology skills necessary to pass the State Board exam and emphasizes the transition from the classroom to employment.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate proper communication skills by conducting a client consultation 2. Perform a variety of hair color services with a variety of application techniques 3. Demonstrate a variety of permanent waving techniques and apply knowledge of chemical reactions on the hair 4. Demonstrate a variety of chemical relaxing services, including soft-curl permanents, using acquired product knowledge 5. Perform haircutting services using different professional tools 6. Perform manicuring services, including manicuring, paraffin treatments, and nail art 7. Demonstrate artificial nail enhancements, including blended tips, tips with overlay, acrylic nails, gel nails, and nail wraps 8. Perform scalp and hair treatments for a variety of scalp and hair conditions 9. Perform a variety of facial services, including plain and mask facials, using proper massage manipulations 10. Demonstrate the use of a variety of professional styling products 11. Demonstrate finger waving and other wet hair styling technique 12. Perform a variety of hairstyling techniques, including thermal styling, hot roller sets, blow dry styling, braiding, and comb outs 13. Demonstrate cosmetic makeup applications, including daytime makeup and evening makeup 14. Demonstrate proper hair removal, including tweezing and waxing 15. Perform various services with artificial hair, including cleaning and styling wigs, braid extensions, and bonding 16. Demonstrate competence in performing receptionist responsibilities, including keeping accurate client records, answering the phone, making appointments, taking messages, writing client service tickets, and recording daily money intake 17. Demonstrate competence in performing dispensary responsibilities, including dispensing supplies, inventory, and sanitation procedures 18. Perform State Board of Cosmetology - Michigan licensing exam skills.
  
  • CSMO-209 Cosmetology Exam and Refresher Course

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 ; Minimum 1500 cosmetology hours from a state licensed cosmetology school.
    This course allows the student to prepare for the State Board of Cosmetology Licensing Exam and/or to update cosmetology skills for already Licensed Cosmetologists.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate proper sanitation and infection control for all services required for the State Board licensing exam 2. Demonstrate proper procedure and safety measures for the following required skills in the amount of time specified in the Candidate Information Bulletin 3. Demonstrate proper procedure for a variety of hair coloring procedures including highlighting, low lighting, formula mixing, color correction, use of different strengths of developers, and hair lightening and toning 4. Demonstrate proper procedure for a variety of hair cutting techniques
  
  • CSMO-209A Cosmetology Refresher Course

    Credits 3.5 / 3.5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 .
    This course allows the student to prepare for the State Board of Cosmetology Licensing Exam and/or to update cosmetology skills for already Licensed Cosmetologists.

  
  • CSMO-209B Cosmetology Refresher Course

    Credits 3.5 / 3.5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 .
    This course allows the student to prepare for the State Board of Cosmetology Licensing Exam and/or to update cosmetology skills for already Licensed Cosmetologists.

  
  • CSMO-209C Cosmetology Refresher Course

    Credits 3.5 / 3.5 Contact Hours
    Pre=requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 .
    This course allows the student to prepare for the State Board of Cosmetology Licensing Exam and/or to update cosmetology skills for already Licensed Cosmetologists.

  
  • CSMO-209D Cosmetology Refresher Course

    Credits 3.5 / 3.5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 
    This course allows the student to prepare for the State Board of Cosmetology Licensing Exam and/or to update cosmetology skills for already Licensed Cosmetologists.

  
  • CSMO-210 CSMO/Nailtech/Esthetic Inst Theory I

    Credits 6 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092, completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of ACRD-080. Must meet State of Michigan licensing requirements high school diploma or equivalent current Michigan Cosmetology Nail Technology license minimum three years salon experience. Co-requisite: CSMO-211  
    This course is an introduction to the Michigan Licensed program of Cosmetology/Nail Technology/Esthetics Student Instructor. Taken along with CSMO-211  it provides 165 of the required hours and training to pass the Michigan State Board of Cosmetology/ Nail Technology/Esthetics Instructor Licensing Exam. The art and science of teaching promoting student success curriculum development and lesson planning are a few of the subjects taught.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Explain how knowledge and communication skills are necessary for effective teaching 2. Discuss the ways in which teaching is both an art and a science 3. Explain why students are responsible for their own learning 4. Describe the five central roles of teaching and how they overlap 5. Describe the basic components of the learning process 6. List five principles of learning 7. List the responsibilities of teachers as classroom managers 8. Give examples of how organizational skills can aid teachers 9. Explain how to handle students who demonstrate behavioral problems 10. Explain how the curriculum is related to the learning process 11. Explain how to achieve an integrated course of study 12. Explain the role of planning in the teaching and learning process 13. Describe the elements and benefits of lesson planning 14. Write a sample lesson plan using the four-step teaching plan
  
  • CSMO-211 Csmo/Nailtech/Esthetic Instr Lab I

    Credits 0 / 10 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092, completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of ACRD-080. Must meet State of Michigan licensing requirements high school diploma or equivalent current Michigan Cosmetology/Nail Technology license minimum three years salon experience. Co-requisite: CSMO-210  
    This course is an introduction to the Michigan Licensed program of Cosmetology/Nail Technology/Esthetics Student Instructor. Taken along with CSMO-210  it provides 165 of the required hours and training to pass the Michigan State Board of Cosmetology/Nail Technology/Esthetics Instructor Licensing Exam. While under the guidance of licensed Cosmetology/Nail Technology/Esthetics instructors the student will gain practical experience in a Cosmetology/Nail Technology/Esthetics environment.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate the ability to accurately calculate and record student weekly hours 2. Exhibit the ability to accurately calculate, document and complete the required State of Michigan student monthly hours 3. Display the ability to create bi-monthly time cards for the students 4. Explain and demonstrate the ability to accurately record the student MPA worksheets 5. Make obvious the ability to dispense supplies and check them back in 6. Exhibit the ability to assign clients to students 7. Display the ability to assist students when working on a client throughout the procedure
  
  • CSMO-212 Csmo/Nailtech/Esthetic Inst Theory II

    Credits 6 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092, completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of ACRD-080; CSMO-210  and CSMO-211  or a minimum of 165 hours from a Michigan Licensed Cosmetology/Nail Technology Instructors program. Co-requisite: CSMO-213  
    A continuation of CSMO-210  this course completes necessary theory requirements to prepare the student to pass the Michigan State Board of Cosmetology/Nail Technology/Esthetics Instructor Licensing Exam. Methods of teaching evaluating student performance and State laws and rules are some of the topics covered.

    Course Outcomes
    1. List and describe several different teaching methods 2. Identify the four categories of aids and give examples of each 3. Explain the role of evaluation in the teaching and learning process 4. Explain the various teaching techniques used to teach students 5. List and explain the criteria needed to teach a lesson 6. Describe the procedure for theory instruction 7. Explain the importance of self-evaluation for teachers 8. Discuss the laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the State of Michigan 9. Write a handout for a lab demonstration
  
  • CSMO-213 Csmo/Nailtech/Esthetics Instr Lab II

    Credits 0 / 10 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092, completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of ACRD-080; CSMO-210  and CSMO-211  or a minimum 165 hours from a Michigan Licensed Cosmetology/Nail Technology Instructor program. Co-requisite: CSMO-212  
    A continuation of CSMO-211  this course completes the required hours and instructor training necessary to pass the Michigan State Board of Nail Technology Licensing Exam (300 hours). This course provides the Cosmetology Student Instructor an additional 165 required hours towards the State mandated 500 hours of instruction. While under the guidance of licensed Cosmetology/Nail Technology/Esthetics instructors the student will gain practical experience in a Cosmetology/Nail Technology/Esthetics environment.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate the ability to accurately grade the student’s worksheets 2. Display he ability to inventory supplies 3. Exhibit the ability to develop and assign the students shop-work list 4. Reveal the ability to develop and demonstrate a practical skill 5. Demonstrate the ability to develop and demonstrate a Theory Chapter 6. Exhibit the ability to assign desk and dispensary jobs to the students 7. Make obvious the ability to prepare the morning cash drawer and the ability to tally money and tickets at the end of the day 8. Display the ability to check-off student’ desk; dispensary, shop-work, sanitation and personal hygiene MPA’s 9. Reveal the ability to work on skills individually or in small group
  
  • CSMO-215 Csmo/Nailtech/Esthetic Inst Lab III

    Credits 6 / 12 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092, completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of ACRD-080; CSMO-210 , CSMO-211 , CSMO-212  and CSMO-213  or a minimum of 330 hours from a Michigan Licensed Cosmetology Instructor program.
    A continuation of CSMO-213  this course completes required hours and instructor training necessary to pass the Michigan State Board of Cosmetology Licensing Exam (500 hours). While under the guidance of licensed Cosmetology instructors the student will gain practical experience in a Cosmetology environment.

    Course Outcomes
    Will have completed the Student Instructor Check-off list and the required hours.

Counsel/Student Development

  
  • CASD-120 Assertive Communication

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 ​.
    Designed for those who wish to become more assertive in dealing with other people. A communication-skill approach with emphasis on personal growth. Topics include self-awareness of ones own assertiveness and assertive skills such as confrontation techniques changing self-defeating behavior and contracting for behavior change. Video taping of skills is also included.

  
  • CASD-121 Study and Learning Skills

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 
    Designed to help students develop successful study skills. Includes time management note-taking styles organizing textbook readings memory techniques test-taking strategies and developing a positive attitude toward learning.

  
  • CASD-122 Survival Skills for College

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 
    This course assists students in learning skills and behaviors enabling them to build a foundation for success in college.

    Course Outcomes
    1. The student will reflect on the reasons for attending college and what to expect from a college education 2. The student will understand the structure and history of the college and how to achieve the greatest benefit from the services provided 3. The student will learn how to use faculty and staff members as resource people in accomplishing their goals 4. The student will learn how to manage their time effectively and will be requires to develop a weekly study schedule 5. The student will become competent in the techniques of listening to a lectures, in taking lecture notes, and will learn effective classroom instructor/student interactive styles 6. The student will demonstrate use of the SQ#R system and effective textbook marking techniques 7. The student will learn effective exam preparation techniques, develop strategies for taking tests, demonstrate use of memory strategies, and reduce exam anxiety through the use of self-defeating behavior elimination techniques 8. The student will improve the use of verbal and non-verbal interpersonal communication skills. The use of assertive skills, understand and avoid date rape, and improve communication with the opposite sex 9. The student will learn to improve and maintain a healthy diet and exercise program so that their energy level will be sufficient for learning 10. The student will learn how drugs inhibit their ability to function adequately for learning to take place 11. The student will measure the amount of stress in their lives, learn how to react to stress, understand the implication of stress related illnesses, and learn useful techniques for reducing stress 12. The student will identify their work values, being to assess their abilities and understand the college resources available for in depth career planning
  
  • CASD-123 Stress Management

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 
    In this course cognitive behavioral concepts will be applied to the management of stress within a small group interactive setting. Participants will learn strategies to manage their own stress more effectively.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Understand the nature of stress and how it affects human performance 2. Assess the individual levels of stress through the use of inventories such as the Stress-Building Beliefs Inventory and the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, as well as self-reporting techniques 3. Learn to recognize the habitual patterns of negative physical sensations, emotions and through and develop positive problem-solving strategies and new options of behavior 4. Learn and practice tools of self-awareness and relaxation 5. Learn and practice active listening and empathic responses to improve communication skills 6. Learn basic time management and assertive skills as methods of managing stress
  
  • CASD-130 Human Relations Skills

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 .
    This course focuses on developing and implementing soft skills designed to improve human relations in personal and professional environments. Students can expect to enhance comprehension, development and application of social skills necessary for success in an increasingly shifting team-based and customer oriented global environment. Topics include self-awareness, ethics, cultural and global awareness, team assimilation, goals and decision-making, conflict management, attitude, motivation, and values that impact citizenship in a global and technological world.  Individual and small group interactions, as well as role-playing, demonstrations, simulation, critical thinking and other experiential activities are utilized to achieve skill proficiency.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Formulate personal strategies for improving human relations in the workplace, academics and personal life 2. Develop and evaluate self-awareness, self-management, individual and group interaction skills, and how self-understanding motivates personally and professionally 3. Define and apply the concept of citizenship, integrity, and professionalism to personal and professional accountability 4. Understand the nature and benefits of active listening and clearly demonstrate these skills in personal and professional environments 5. Define and identify leadership skills and how these skills are utilized in the development of teamwork 6. Explain how family and one’s personal life can impact productivity in the workplace through better understanding of anger management and conflict resolution strategies.  Identify stressors and develop coping strategies to effectively deal with stress at home, school and in the workplace 7. Recognize the nature of diversity issues as they relate to globalization in the workplace and demonstrate the ability to work in diverse groups 8. Develop, analyze and apply personal and professional goals.  Identify decision-making and problem solving skills.  Learn effective time management, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines 9. Identify how social media may affect outcomes in the workplace and personal environments and the impact of technology in team-work to improve customer service and satisfaction

Criminal Justice

  
  • CRJU-151 Introduction to Security Administration

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 .
    This course covers security and loss prevention including the historical philosophical and legal framework for security operations as well as detailed presentations of specific security processes and programs currently utilized in providing security.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate knowledge of the history of the private security industry in the United States. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of the current ethical standards in the private security industry. 3. Identify and explain the differences between the private security industry in the United States and public policing. 4. Describe the size and scope of the private security industry today. 5. Demonstrate knowledge of the current licensing, regulating, hiring, and training standards in the private security industry. 6. Identify and explain key concepts in the private security industry including risk management, risk analysis, risk assessment, and the security survey. 7. Demonstrate knowledge of the legal powers of private security officers in arrest, search and seizure, and use of force situations. 8. Identify and explain differences between the police and private security personnel in relation to restrictions imposed by the US Constitution. 9. Demonstrate knowledge of the civil and criminal liability problems faced by the private security industry. 10. Identify the many types of premises protected by the private security industry and the security problems associated with these various premises. 11. Demonstrate knowledge of the role private security plays in the field of retail security and loss prevention. 12. Demonstrate knowledge of employment-related security in the workplace. 13. Identify and explain the forms of cybercrime and cyber-problems. 14. Demonstrate knowledge of the concept of surveillance and its importance to private security and explain the preparations and techniques necessary to conduct an effective surveillance. 15. Demonstrate knowledge of the need for cooperation between the police and the private security industry.
  
  • CRJU-152 Principles of Loss Prevention

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 
    This course involves a detailed analysis of the role of security and the security industry in criminal justice. Administrative personnel and physical aspects of the security field are studied. Loss prevention management in proprietary and governmental institutions and security measures that can be established in a total security program are explored.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Trace the history of loss control 2. Survey existing and new facilities for loss prevention 3. Understand alarm systems with an emphasis on new technology 4. Develop a plan for loss control, internal and external groups 5. Know the rules regarding employee labor contracts 6. Understand constitutional rights of all persons in a democratic society
  
  • CRJU-161 Introduction to Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 
    This is an introduction to the criminal justice system the field of law enforcement and the administration of the justice process. The vocational opportunities and functions of all levels of law enforcement are explored.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate knowledge of the reasons for the continued and ongoing study of the criminal justice system. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of the terminology, facts, and concepts pertaining to the total criminal justice system. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of the inter-relatedness of the sub-systems which comprise the total criminal justice system. 4. Demonstrate knowledge of the law enforcement component. 5. Demonstrate knowledge of the functions of the various levels of policing. 6. Demonstrate knowledge of the judicial sub-system. 7. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic adult criminal trial proceedings. 8. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic components of Corrections. 9. Demonstrate knowledge of the occupational similarities and distinct differences of the various levels of policing. 10. Demonstrate knowledge of the unanimous role functions of the criminal justice professional in the court system. 11. Demonstrate knowledge of the qualifications various opportunities available to criminal justice majors.
  
  • CRJU-162 Administrative Concepts

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 ; CRJU 161  with a minimum grade of 2.0.
    This course addresses an analysis of functional divisions of modern police departments. The application of principles of administration and organization of law enforcement. Functions and activities of patrol bureaus the problems of management communication budgeting training public relations and recruitment are explored.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate knowledge of an apply theories and concepts of administration 2. Demonstrate knowledge of terminology in administration 3. Identify and understand leadership styles 4. Demonstrate knowledge of organizational development and modification 5. Demonstrate and compare the legal basis for public and private organizations 6. Demonstrate the influence of both negative and positive politics in administration 7. Increase the students’ knowledge of interpersonal and organizational communications 8. Understand futuristic trends in administration 9. Demonstrate knowledge of human resource management as it relates to employee selection and retention 10. Demonstrate knowledge of labor relations in the administrative process 11. Enhance the student decision making and planning skills 12. Understand stress in the police environment and the administrative response 13. Demonstrate knowledge of the operational divisions of modern police departments 14. Demonstrate knowledge of various issues of administration to include management, communication, budgeting, training, public relations and recruitment
  
  • CRJU-163 Patrol Administration Procedures

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 ; CRJU 161  with a minimum grade of 2.0.
    This course examines the historical development of police patrol (foot motorized mounted water air) and its use. An in-depth examination of patrol function in the total police structure and its role in the prevention and suppression of criminal acts.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Understand the history and progression of police patrol in the United States. 2. Compare and contrast the traditional crime fighting approach to policing to the current more proactive methods of poling. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of the importance of community-based policing and community involvement. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of everyday police patrols. 5. Demonstrate knowledge of the relationship and importance of police patrol and civil rights. 6. Demonstrate knowledge of the Bill of Rights and its relationship to the Criminal Justice system. 7. Demonstrate knowledge of the law and procedures used during searches and seizures in police patrol. 8. Demonstrate knowledge of the civil and criminal liabilities that police officers may face. 9. Demonstrate knowledge of a crime scene investigation conducted during police patrols.
  
  • CRJU-165 Hwy Traffic Administration

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 ; CRJU 161  with a minum grade of 2.0.
    This course provides an overview of the development of transportation and its impact upon society today. The study of construction of various modes of transportation and particularly the role this has held in the criminal justice system. A close examination of the laws that govern transportation accident causation investigation and prevention.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate knowledge of the development and growth of the use of motor vehicles in the United States. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of the history of traffic laws in the United States. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of common violations enforced by police conducting highway traffic patrols. 4. Demonstrate knowledge of the laws and procedures used by law enforcement to detect and apprehend impaired drivers. 5. Demonstrate knowledge of the use of discretion in highway traffic patrols. 6. Demonstrate knowledge of ethical issues in highway traffic patrol including the use of quotas and enforcement or non-enforcement of certain laws. 7. Demonstrate knowledge of a basic overview of highway traffic patrol.
  
  • CRJU-230 Ethics & Leadership in Criminal Justice

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092, completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of ACRD-080; Minimum grade of 2.0 in CRJU-161.
    This course is designed to increase awareness of ethical behavior and critical thinking in the field of criminal justice. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of pitfalls, citizen public perception issues, and fundamentals of working in a stressful environment. Students will analyze actual case studies, situation management, and ethical behavior that challenge law enforcement agencies today.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate awareness of the ethical issues facing law enforcement professionals 2. Demonstrate development of critical thinking skills to analyze ethical issues 3. Demonstrate acceptance of personal responsibility and accountability for actions and decisions 4. Demonstrate development of an understanding of “group-think” and how to avoid it and the importance of exhibiting and practicing moral courage 5. Demonstrate knowledge of cultural difference as it relates to dealing with other cultures in the community 6. Analyze organizational policies as it relates to police ethics and the effects they have on community relations 7. Analyze different types of training toe enhance and develop police performance and critical thinking 8. Explain the important of continuous training and adapting to changing crime without our society 9. Identify the pitfalls of working in a high stress field (mental health, substance abuse, personal relationships) and healthy coping mechanisms 10. Demonstrate knowledge of dealing with the media and public perception of law enforcement within communities 11. Analyze trends of the public’s perception of police and civil liability 12. Identify the potential career-related pitfalls and liabilities related to social media technologies and communications 13. Show proficiency in ethics and leadership through practical exercises, scenarios, research. Lecture and case studies
  
  • CRJU-263 Techniques of Criminal Investigation

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 ; CRJU 161  with a minimum grade of 2.0.

     
    This course covers the fundamentals of criminal investigation. It includes techniques of surveillance search at the crime scene developing sources of information and collecting and preserving evidence. Methods of investigation and the operations of detective divisions are also discussed.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate knowledge of the science used in criminal investigations. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of the methodology used in criminal investigations. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of the processes used in evidence collection, preservation, and analysis. 4. Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used by police after the initial crime scene investigation. 5. Demonstrate knowledge of interviewing and interrogation techniques used by the police during and after a crime scene investigation. 6. Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to write a proper police report after conducting a crime scene investigation.

  
  • CRJU-264 Court Testimony and Documentation

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 ; CRJU 161  and ENGL 101   with a minium grade of 2.0.
    A basic course focusing on the procedures and techniques of testifying in court as an investigator or expert witness. The course explores the written documentation of evidence visual aid preparation and the presentation of physical evidence. Course topics include the rules governing the admissibility of evidence; qualifications of scientific and other experts and legal issues relating to expert witnesses. Lecture discussion and simulated courtroom situations and use of presentation technology.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Understand their role in the trial process and improve their ability to persuade the court of their position or findings 2. Can prepare and then testify with competence and confidence 3. Can prepare written reports and other documentation relating to forensic and other physical evidence which supports investigative findings 4. Understand the basic laws and rules governing the introduction of evidence 5. Competently prepare visual presentation of evidence 6. Understand the differences in perspectives and goals between the attorneys and the expert witness, police officer, social worker, etc
  
  • CRJU-265 Criminal Law and Procedure

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092, completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of ACRD-080; CRJU 161   and ENGL 101   with a minimum grade of 2.0.
    This course covers the elements purposes and functions of criminal law and procedure and the elements necessary to establish crime and criminal intent. Other areas of study include sources of criminal law attempts and conspiracy criminal responsibility defenses to crime laws of arrest search and seizure and miscellaneous laws.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate knowledge of the elements of criminal law and procedure. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of the purposes and functions of criminal laws and procedure. 3. Identify the sources of criminal law in the United States. 4. Demonstrate knowledge of attempt crimes and crimes related to conspiracy. 5. Demonstrate knowledge of the various degrees of criminal responsibility and how they relate to the criminal laws. 6. Demonstrate knowledge of various defenses to crimes. 7. Demonstrate knowledge of the laws of arrest. 8. Demonstrate knowledge of procedural laws important to policing including search and seizure. 9. Demonstrate knowledge of various criminal statutes including crimes against persons, crimes against property, and crimes against the public. 10. Demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between the United States Constitution and criminal procedure.
  
  • CRJU-266 Computer Crime and Cyber Law

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course introduces students to the investigation and prosecution of computer-related crime. It explores cyber offenses including identity theft identity fraud cyber terrorism organized crime exploitation of children and other criminal acts. Course topics also include international federal and Michigan cyber crime laws searching and seizing computer related evidence processing evidence report writing forensic terminology and evaluation. Students will learn how to detect computer crimes and conduct cyber crime investigations. Recommended Internet knowledge and basic computer skills.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Recognize computer crime and how it relates to society 2. Identify the elements of cybercrime activity 3. Conduct rudimentary criminal investigation of computer media, digital and documentary evidence to gather evidence of computer crimes 4. Identify various methods used to ethically detect and investigate cybercrimes 5. Summarize current laws as they pertain to cybercrimes and understand the global reach of cybercrime and other intentional legal concerns 6. Understand the application of the 1st and 4th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution to cybercrime investigations
  
  • CRJU-269 Introduction to the Juvenile Justice System

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course provides an in-depth examination of the juvenile justice system to include offender classification historical procedural laws and the legal processing of juvenile offenders. Delinquency causation prevention and adjudication will be studied to ascertain the philosophy and treatment that could be utilized.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate knowledge of the reasons for the continued and ongoing study of juvenile justice system. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of the terminology of the juvenile justice system. 3. Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to the status offender. 4. Demonstrate knowledge of the juvenile delinquent. 5. Demonstrate knowledge of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decisions pertaining to the legal processing of the juvenile delinquent. 6. Understand the unique functions of the Probate Court. 7. Understand the juvenile justice wavier procedure. 8. Demonstrate knowledge of the various juvenile justice dispositions. 9. Demonstrate knowledge of theoretical characteristics of the adolescent. 10. Demonstrate knowledge of the dynamics of the family in relationships to juvenile delinquency. 11. Demonstrate knowledge of the incidents of child abuse and neglect in relationships to delinquency. 12. Understand futuristic trends in terms of delinquency prevention. 13. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic Juvenile Justice System in relationship to the Adult Criminal Justice System. 14. Analyze from a Criminal Justice perspective select causative factors pertinent to juvenile delinquency. 15. Demonstrate knowledge of basic data systems, and issues associated with interpretation of such data. 16. Demonstrate ability to apply the Criminal Justice/Juvenile Justice practices, concepts, and procedures of Juvenile delinquency to a case study.
  
  • CRJU-271 Practicum in Criminal Justice

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092, completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of ACRD-080; 15 credits of CRJU or CORR courses with a minimum grade of 2.0 and the permission of the coordinator of the Criminal Justice Program.
    This course includes 150 hours of supervised work experience and observation in a criminal justice agency and bi-monthly seminars that provide the student with the opportunity to gain a practical understanding of the role of the criminal justice processes in a planned program. The Program Coordinator secures the initial placement sites for student interns. The agency has the final right to screen accept reject and/or terminate student participants. Students enrolled in this course are expected to follow the accepted code of ethics of the profession and adhere to policies of the placement agency.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate a clearer understanding of actual agency practices and philosophy 2. Obtain a variety of practical experiences specifically related to the Criminal Justice system 3. Demonstrate the ability to communicate in both oral and written forms particularly within the Criminal Justice system 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the specific nature of the tasks related to Criminal Justice employment 5. Demonstrate knowledge of the relationship among the components of the total Criminal Justice system

Culinary Arts

  
  • CULA-100 Orientation to Food Services

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 .
    This course will introduce the student to the Food Service Industry as well as the Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry, and Food Service Management Programs.  The student will use the course text, along with research to develop a plan for pursuing a career in the food service industry.  Major topics include: Overview of culinary programs, industry research, and formulation of career pathways.

  
  • CULA-101 Culinary Knife Skills

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 . Approved uniform and knife set required.
    Knives are the most important tool in the chefs tool kit and are a critical component of the preparation of fruits and vegetables texture butchering and fabricating meat poultry fish and shellfish. Learning to perform these tasks safely and efficiently is an essential part of a students training. This course will introduce the student to the various tasks that can be accomplished with the correct knife develop the students culinary knife skills as well as their understanding in how knives improve the color flavor texture and overall visual appeal of food.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Understand knife construction - of the numerous shapes and styles available, student will learn the importance of choosing the proper knife for the job 2. Identify and explain the anatomy of a knife - students will learn proper terminology, identify and name each component of a knife 3. Recognize and explain knife shapes - students will learn the proper names for each commonly used knife as well as its intended use 4. Identify, use and explain sharpening equipment - students will gain knowledge of common sharpening instruments and will learn the proper sharpening and honing techniques as well as address common sharpening mistakes 5. Explain and practice knife safety - students will learn knife safety to avoid accidents. proper care and maintenance in the culinary environment 6. Demonstrate with 95% accuracy knife use
  
  • CULA-103 Introduction to Ala Carte Dining

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 
    Students will gain knowledge in serving the customers; how to sell service and market the menu; five needs of every customer: service price quality action and application; the challenges of customer service; problem solving standards and rules for basic table-service; professional appearance; serving food and beverages; technology of service and common menu terms.

  
  • CULA-105 Intro to Professional Cookery

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 
    This course is designed to give the student an introduction to the production kitchen and preparation techniques. The student will gain competency in knife skills food safety practices vegetable cutting and techniques; effect of heat on starch common cereal grains and techniques for combining cereal and water; fiber component of vegetables selection and USDA grades and vegetable preparation; meat poultry and seafood and their composition structure and classification; factors affecting tenderness storage and cooking techniques.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify good manufacturing practices with 90% accuracy 2. Define and explain food additives an how they impact foods flavor, preserving, stabilizing and thickening abilities with 90% accuracy 3. Describe how food products are inspection and/or processed to assure sanitary practices and labeling of food products are safe for human consumption with 90% accuracy. 4. Describe grading of food products and how grading affect the classification of foods with 90% accuracy 5. Explain standards of identity with 90% accuracy 6. Write specifications for food products with 95% accuracy 7. Convert recipes in weights and measurements with 95% accuracy 8. Measure staple foods, such as, flour, solid fats, sugar, liquids, and etc. with 95% accuracy 9. Read, follow and produce recipes with 90% accuracy 10. Explain the various knives and their parts and use them with 90% accuracy 11. Illustrate how to prevent food borne illness with 95% accuracy 12. Identify hazard and critical control points in the production kitchen with 95% accuracy 13. Describe the characteristics of microorganism with 95% accuracy 14. Define the composition and nutritive value of vegetable and how to obtain the values in vegetable production with 90% accuracy 15. Identify proper selection of vegetables to assure freshness and how to select USDA grades with 90% accuracy 16. Explain methods of cooking vegetables to obtain vitamins, color, and fiber content with 90% accuracy 17. Develop skills in classical and contemporary vegetable cutting with 90% accuracy 18.  Identify and select potatoes, dried legumes, pasta, and cereal grains with 90% accuracy 19.  Describe the composition of meat, poultry and seafood and explain how heat alters its composition with 90% accuracy 20.  Explain the structure of meat, select various cuts and cook it to develop tenderness and juiciness, and prevent shrinkage with 90% accuracy 21.  Illustrate specific cooking methods of meat, poultry and seafood with 90% accuracy
  
  • CULA-106 Professional Cookery I

    Credits 6 / 6 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 CULA-101 , CULA-105  and FMG.-102 . Co-requisite: CULA-205 . Approved uniform and knife set required.
    This course reinforces knowledge and skills achieved in Introduction to Professional Cookery and helps the student build confidence in techniques of basic cookery while cooking from menus that exemplify American and regional cooking. Students participate in food preparation and production and attention is given to portion control plate presentation and team work in a production setting.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate preparing meat, fish and poultry with 95% accuracy 2. Assemble color, size and shapes in regard to plate presentation and know terminology of garnishes and garnitures with 95% accuracy 3. Explain food garnishing items and develop a sense of garnish/food combination with 90% accuracy 4. Demonstrate traditional and classical menu items, garnishes and determine their application, advantages and limitations to various menu items with 90% accuracy 5. Prepare specialty and national soups with 95% accuracy 6. Prepare tableside entrees and vegetables with 95% accuracy. 7. Read, follow and produce a menu item with 95% accuracy 8. Describe the composition and structure of meat and tell how it relates to meat selection and cooking methods with 90% accuracy 9. Identify the primal cuts of beef, veal and pork with 90% accuracy 10. Determine doneness in cooked meat with 95% accuracy 11. Explain the difference between light meat and dark meat, and explain how these differences affect cooking with 95% accuracy 12. Identify any domestic poultry item with reference.to its kind, class and style with 90% accuracy 13. Truss poultry for cooking with 90% accuracy 14. Disjoint chicken with 95% accuracy 15. Explain how the cooking qualities if fish are affected by its lack of connective tissue with 95% accuracy 16. Recognize the basic market forms of fish with 95% accuracy 17. Dress and fillet round and flat fish with 95% accuracy 18. Select appropriate cooking methods for fat and lean fish with 95% accuracy 19. Control texture, flavor, color and nutritional changes when cooking vegetables with 95% accuracy 20. Prepare and serve vegetables cooked to their proper doneness with 95% accuracy 21. Perform pre-preparation for fresh vegetables with 99% accuracy 22. Calculate yields based on trimmings losses with 95% accuracy 23. Distinguish the major types of potatoes and the best uses for each with 99% accuracy 24. Cook potatoes by baking, sautéing, pan-frying, deep-frying, boiling, steaming and prepare potato puree with 99% accuracy 25. Describe the different salad types and select appropriate salad recipes for use as appetizer, accompaniment, main course, separate course and dessert salad with 95% accuracy 26. Identify salad greens and other salad ingredients with 99% accuracy 27. Produce oil and vinegar dressings, mayonnaise and mayonnaise based dressings, cooked dressings and specialty dressing with 95% accuracy 28. Assembly salads that have eye appeal with 95% accuracy.
  
  • CULA-107 A la Carte Dining/Tableservice

    Credits 6 / 6 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 ;  CULA-103  and FMG.-102  Note: Approved uniform required for this class.
    This course introduces the student to modern food and beverage service. Classroom lectures focus on the basic beverage techniques service language and equipment used in the service of modern buffet service. Sanitation safety personal hygiene and grooming are emphasized. Table arrangements and setups are taught along with organization and responsibilities of staff within the dining room. Advanced techniques are introduced in the second half of the class. Proper dress and service techniques are emphasized.

  
  • CULA-109 Catering Techniques

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092, completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of ACRD-080. 
    This course is designed to give the student an overview of the catering process with emphasis on planning preparing and managing events.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Design and develop a business plan for a start-up of a catering business with 95% accuracy 2. Determine financial management for the catering business 99% accuracy 3. Anticipate sales volume with 90% accuracy 4. Establish kitchen and dining basics with 95% accuracy 5. Evaluate an existing operation and determine if it is profitable for purchase with 90% accuracy 6. Select equipment needs with 90% accuracy 7. Plan a catered event, prepare its food and décor and manage it with 90% accuracy 8. Establish and set-up inventory: buying, storing and tracking supplies with 90% accuracy 9. Develop menus and set prices with 95% accuracy 10. Obtain regulatory issues with 95% accuracy
  
  • CULA-111 Garde Manger I

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 ;  CULA-101  and FMG.-102 .  Note: Uniform and knife kit required. 
    This course provides the student with a foundation in Garde Manger including history ingredients procedures culinary terms equipment knife skills and sanitation practice. Emphasis is placed on classical techniques using modern recipes and preparation styles. Three hours scheduled practicum per semester.

  
  • CULA-115 Nutrition and Menu Planning

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 .  
    This course covers nutrient composition of food; functions of nutrients in the body; recommended amounts of nutrients to promote health throughout the life cycle; digestion metabolism and absorption of nutrients in the healthy individual; selection of food to meet the normal nutrient requirements of the body; planning healthy menus, menu mechanics and analysis. 

    Course Outcomes
    1. Acquaint the student with the definition of nutrition and how it relates to human aspects 2. Acquaint the student with the composition of food 3. Acquaint the student with the function of nutrients in the body 4, Acquaint the student with the recommended amounts of nutrients to promote health throughout the life cycle 5. Instill an understanding of digestions, metabolism, and the absorption of nutrients in the healthy individual 6. Aid the student in the selection of foods to meet the normal nutrient requirements of the body
  
  • CULA-201 Automated Purchasing and Cost Control

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092, completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of ACRD-080; FMG.-104  
    This course cover the nature and importance of purchasing to the food and beverage manager fundamentals involved in controlling costs and computer applications connected with buying and handling food and beverage items.

  
  • CULA-203 Buffets and Banquets

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course is designed to give the student the knowledge and skills needed to plan and execute buffet and banquet services with emphasis on buffet table sizes and skirting arrangement of serving pieces menu planning and arrangement of foods and other items.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Explain the basic principles of buffet and banquet presentation with 99% accuracy 2. Demonstrate and use a variety of techniques to create and maintain appealing buffets and banquet tables with 95% accuracy 3. Identify a gross piece and replace it with one more appropriate for the display with 95% accuracy 4. Explain how to keep food safe and sanitized while being presented on buffet tables with 95% accuracy 5. Describe five ways that can be done to keep hot foods attractive and fresh when using a chafing dish with 99% accuracy 6. Describe three things one can do to keep cold foods cold on a buffet with 99% accuracy 7. List five different stations serving hot foods at a buffet and the equipment necessary for each with 95% accuracy 8. Redesign a themed buffet to include three stations with 95% accuracy 9. Explain what professional sources are available for current information on new trends and styles of buffet arrangement with 95% accuracy 10. Explain what resources are available to assist caters in business management with 95% accuracy 11. Explain a feasibility study with 95% accuracy 12. Cost standard products used for buffet and banquet services with 95% accuracy 13. Plan financial management with 95% accuracy
  
  • CULA-205 International Cuisine

    Credits 6 / 6 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 FMG.-102  and CULA-101 . Note: Approved uniform and knife kit required for this class. Co-requisite: CULA-106 .
    Students will study food and customs of international cuisines with emphasis on quality food preparation and timing to adequately prepare them for the restaurant industry. Students work in a live environment by rotating through all the traditional brigade stations and explore the foundations of classical cooking based on the principles of Careme Escoffier and Point.

  
  • CULA-207 Garde Manger II

    Credits 6 / 6 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 FMG.-102  and CULA-101 . Note: Approved uniform required for this class.
    Skills required for the garde manger department are refined. Emphasis is placed on eye appeal texture color contrast artistic touch harmony of combinations taste as well as the processing production and storage of ingredients. Ice carvings tallow salt dough pieces and mirrors for buffets are used and professional competition skills are enhanced. The students sense of speed timing and teamwork are emphasized.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Bake, decorate and assemble cakes, rolls and small cakes with 99% accuracy 2. Prepare piping jelly and use it in the decorating of cakes with 99% accuracy 3. Bake, decorate and assemble gateaux and tortes with 99% accuracy 4. Identify, mix with color, and decorate dessert items using marzipan with 99% accuracy 5. Identify and prepare fondant-icing, use on petit fours and other show desserts with 98% accuracy 6. Assemble ingredients for pastry creams and place on cakes for moisture and appearance with 100% accuracy 7. Assemble ingredients for Ganache and place between layers of cake to retain moisture and for appearance with 99% accuracy 8. Assemble ingredients for fudge, caramel, chocolate and melba sauces and prepare for service with 100% accuracy 9. Recognize ingredients used in the preparation of specialty desserts with 99% accuracy 10. Recognize recipes used for dessert buffets with 99% accuracy 11. Slice, plate and hold dessert for waiter/waitress service with 100% accuracy 12. Select ingredients and temper chocolate for use in desserts with 100% accuracy 13. Select food items to be dipped, molded and decorated with tempered chocolate with 99% accuracy 14. Assemble ingredients and follow procedure used in preparing pastillage with 99% accuracy 15. Prepare delicate chocolate decorations for cakes, tortes, and individual desserts with 98% accuracy 16. Identify spun and rock sugar and determine its use with 100% accuracy 17. Recognize sugar cages·, pulled sugar decorative items with 100% accuracy 18. Attend food show expositions and determine which pieces are produced by professional with 95% accuracy 19.Identify European-style dessert with 99% accuracy 20. Follow recipe and produce European-style cake with 99% accuracy 21.Identify and use tools for detailing food and decorating goods with 98% accuracy 22. Select ingredients, to control fat content, used in producing modern dessert items with 99% accuracy.
  
  • CULA-208 Management of Services

    Credits 6 / 6 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092, completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of ACRD-080; CULA-107  and FMG.-102  and CULA-201 . Note: Approved uniform required for this class.
    This course provides an educational experience in the management of fine dining establishments including the planning marketing and coordinating for service of food.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Define the term menu with 100% accuracy 2.  Identify the various types of menus with 100% accuracy 3. Develop a menu analysis with 99% accuracy 4. Design and Layout a menu with 99% accuracy 5. Plan and organize a series of menus with 100% accuracy 6. Plan a budget for the menu he/she is responsible for with 1 00% accuracy 7. Forecast costs and predetermine the amount of cash needed to present a menu with 98% accuracy 8. Determine gross profits from a budgeted menu with 98% accuracy 9. Adjust cost to control expenses in a menu with 98% accuracy 10. Determine pre-opening expenses in operating a menu with 98% accuracy 11. Identify a break-even point with 98% accuracy 12. Create controls for guest checks to prevent theft with 98% accuracy 13. Calculate amounts of seat turnovers with 98% accuracy 14. Identify theft and accident Loss with 98% accuracy 15. Define jobs and create an organization in the restaurant with 99% accuracy 16. Write job analysis and task performances with 99% accuracy 17. Identify various positions in the restaurant with 99% accuracy 18. Write job descriptions with 95% accuracy 19. Explain how to organize people and jobs in a restaurant with 95% accuracy 20. Develop a system for training and implement the system with 95% accuracy 21. Perform orientation for newly hired employees with 99% accuracy 22. Train or aide in the development of new employees with 95% accuracy 23. Explain the staffing laws as they relate to the food business with 95% accuracy 24. Recruit, select, interview new employees with 98% accuracy 25. Determine the process for employing minors with 98% accuracy 26. Identify persons without documents and avoid employment with 95% accuracy 27. Identify employment sources with 99% accuracy 28. Select suppliers for equipment with 99% accuracy 29. Select equipment for the restaurant with 99% accuracy 30. Determine how to de-skill the job by using equipment designed for more than one task with90% accuracy 31. Determine the categories of kitchen equipment with 99% accuracy 32. Meet, greet and cooperate with the health inspector, assist in the inspection of the facility with 99% accuracy 33. Explain the difference bet ween marketing and sales with 99% accuracy 34. Solve customer’s problems with 95% accuracy 35. Identify the preferred clientele market with 99% accuracy 36. Explain reasons why customers eat out with 99% accuracy 36. Explain service and how it impacts on the restaurant business with 99% accuracy 37. Explain hard sell verses soft sell with 99% accuracy 39. Keep food safe for customer consumption with 1 00% accuracy 40. Plan, cost, control and implement 4 or more menus in the Applewood Cafe 98% accuracy.
  
  • CULA-209 Cooperative Education/Internship

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092, completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of ACRD-080; Successful completion of a minimum 12 credits of specific requirements for the Baking and Pastry Arts Certificate Program, the Foodservice Management Program and/or the Culinary Arts Program.
    Provides the student an opportunity to obtain employment in a commercial food service operation under the supervision of a professional chef or manager. Classroom discussion centers around employment conditions and problems in a food operation. Work experience is arranged by the coordinator of the program. Students are placed where they can most effectively utilize their education and abilities. Students must complete 400 hours of work experience.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify the central position the chef supervisor occupies in assisting management to reach the goals of total quality management with 99% accuracy 2. Identify and discuss the attributes, skills, duties, and functions of the chef supervisor with 98% accuracy 3. Outline the key elements and ingredients of a desirable kitchen work environment with 97% accuracy 4. Evaluate the role of the chef supervisor and how it relate to management with 95% accuracy 5. Evaluate the differences between culinary skills and human skills and the role each play in the supervisory and management process with 98% accuracy 6. Define the customer within the wider context of the foodservice industry with 99% accuracy 7.  Identify the principles and philosophies of scientific management, management by objective, and how they relate to the organizational chart of a restaurant with 98% accuracy 8. Identify the development, strengths, and weaknesses of different concepts of management with 99% accuracy 9. Identify industry trends and development in the work place and how they are utilized by the chef/manager with 99% accuracy 10. Define motivation within the context of the chef/manager’s position with 98% accuracy 11. List the major theories and philosophies of motivation with 95% accuracy 12. Describe the elements that contribute to a motivated kitchen team with 99% accuracy 13. Explain why feedback is an important element of morale with 99% accuracy 14. Define the elements and characteristics that make a kitchen a great place to work with 99% accuracy 15. Describe the barriers within the kitchen that prevent the creation of a positive work environment with 98% accuracy 16. Describe issues and elements that create fear within the kitchen work environment with 100% accuracy 17. Describe steps to deal effectively with team member complaints with 98% accuracy 18. Outline the basic steps in health, safety, and accident prevention in the kitchen workplace with 98% accuracy 19. Describe the elements of effective communication for a foodservice worker with 99% accuracy 20. Communicate effectively in written form in the foodservice workplace with 98% accuracy 21. Identify factors that inhabit learning job task in the workplace with 98% accuracy.
  
  • CULA-210 Food and Wine Pairing

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 
    Students will be introduced to the concepts involved in food and wine pairing through formal tasting food pairing and tasting and lectures. Students are taught how to use sensory abilities to identify those ingredients in both food and wine that complement each other. They will participate in palate exercises in which foods and wines are paired.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Recognize wine styles through the Big Six grapes and be able to describe them with 90% accuracy 2. Understand Wine and Food flavor dynamics: how wine and food, when tasted together, change each other 3. Understand how to put exotic wine flavors (spicy, grassy, floral, oaky) into words and describe wines with 90% accuracy 4. Understand classic Food flavor matches that complement the different wine styles of the world 5. Understand the five primary tastes sensations and be able to describe them with 90% accuracy 6. Understand how to properly incorporate wines into food dishes with the desired results 7. Design a four-course menu using wines to complement each course 8. Understand wine labeling and be able to describe what vintages, name, appellation, and type of wine is bottled with 90% accuracy 9.  Understand the bottling and ageing process for wines and champagnes and describe this process with 90% accuracy 10. Know the by-products of wines and how to incorporate them in the cooking process

Dental Assisting

  
  • DAST-110 Orientation to Dentistry

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature is required for registration; Program Eligibility Requirements; Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092. Co-requisite: Take DAST-111 , DAST-112 , DAST-113 , DAST-115 , DAST-116  and DAST-117 .
    This course is designed to introduce the dental assisting student to the profession of dentistry and dental healthcare workers including the dentist dental assistant dental hygienist and dental laboratory technician. Additional important aspects of dentistry will be discussed including the role of professional organizations and national and state credentialing requirements.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Define the term “dentistry” 2.  Recognize basic dental health needs 3. State factors that have increased demand for dentistry in this country and ways in which the profession meets these needs 4. List the important events and people in the history of dentistry 5. Recognize the concept of teamwork 6. Identify the dental healthcare workers (DHCWs) 7. Discuss the education requirements, responsibilities, and licensure requirements for the dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistant, and dental laboratory technician 8. List and discuss the extra-oral, intra-oral, preventive, restorative, and chairside duties of the dental assistant 9. Discuss the role of expanded functions for dental assistants and how they relate to RDAs in Michigan 10. Discuss the role the Dental Assisting National Board plays in the certification process for dental assistants 11. Compare and contrast the requirements for certification and licensure 12. Discuss at least 6 employment opportunities, other than private practice, that are available for dental assistants 13. List the national, state, and local professional organizations for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, and briefly describe the functions of each 14. Discuss the benefits of membership in the American Dental Assistants Association 15. List and correctly spell the dental specialty areas 16. Define each dental specialty area 17. Compare and contrast the general dentist and the specialist, and the private practice and the group practice 18. Recognize the need for a professional code of ethics for the dental assistant, and legal liabilities of the dental assistant as a dental healthcare work
  
  • DAST-111 Infection Control for Dental Assistants

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature is required for registration; Program Eligibility Requirements; Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092. Co-requisite: DAST-110 , DAST-112 , DAST-113 , DAST-115 , DAST-116  and DAST-117  
    A comprehensive study of the principles in establishing and following an infection control protocol for dental offices. Emphasis will be placed on occupational safety as it relates to dental health care workers.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify the key terms as they apply to microbiology and infection control 2. Describe the importance of infection control in the dental office 3. List the routes on infection, the components in the chain of infection and ways to prevent the spread of infection 4. Describe how microorganisms cause disease, the types of infections, the stages of infectious disease and the function of the immune system 5. List and describe commonly occurring bloodborne pathogens, including hepatitis, tuberculosis, HIV, AIDS and why they are of concern to the clinical dental assistant and the dental team 6. Describe the goals to reduce cross-contamination in the dental office through sound infection control techniques 7. Relate the 10 basic principle of infection control to protect the practice, patient and members of the dental team from cross contamination 8. Relate techniques to reduce pathogenic microorganisms including use of pre-procedural mouth rinses, disposables, dental dams, and high volume evacuation 9. Describe various governmental, national and professional agencies associated with informing, educating and protecting the general public and those affiliated with the practice of dentistry regarding infection control procedures 10. Describe the purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) and why it is necessary for dental employees 11. Related the role of the ADA in informing, education and dictating policies regarding the containment of infectious diseases 12. List organizations specific to dental assisting that may provide additional information on infection control, hazard communication and certification in infection control 13. Describe the role of the dental office safety supervisor 14. List the 3 minimum components of an office safety training program 15. Relate who is responsible for conducting office safety training and when it should be conducted 16. Describe ways to organize an office safety training program 17. Describe record-keeping requirements related to staff safety training 18. Describe the 12 essential tasks of office safety training 19. Explain the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard and its importance as it relates to the dental office 20. Describe the Hazard Communication Standard 21. Explain how Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS’s) are used in the dental office 22. Determine the vaccinations required for employment in the dental office. 23. Identify staff that are at risk for occupational exposure and determine categories for all personnel 24. Describe OSHA mandated Universal Precautions and examples of the required components 25. Describe the types of gloves used in dentistry 26. Describe the recommended guidelines for wearing and removing other forms of clinical attire including masks and eyewear 27. Describe the emergency use of an eyewash station 28. Describe the measures required for handling sharps 29. Explain protocol in the event of an accidental exposure 30. Describe and discern the difference between critical. semi-critical and non-critical items ·with relation to sterilization/disinfection techniques 31. Describe how to maintain a sterile field when handling dental instruments 32. List stages of processing contaminated instruments and how these instruments become resterilized 33. Define, describe and differentiate between the tem1s disinfection and sterilization 34. Describe the need for biological monitors 35. List common reasons for sterilizer failures 36. Describe reasons and rationale for environmental surface disinfectants in the dental office and the role of the dental assistant 37. List and compare chemical disinfectants used for environmental surface and equipment disinfection 38. List and define the classification of environmental surfaces 39. Describe the importance of front office barriers and their role in preventing cross contamination 40. Describe the importance of laboratory asepsis 41. Describe the components of a dental lab prescription or work order and the role of the dental assistant in maintaining a tracking system for lab cases 42. Describe waste management procedures that are necessary when working the dental office laboratory 43. Describe the importance of maintaining a hazard communication program and the necessary components 44. Describe physical, chemical and biological hazards in the dental office 45. List ways to reduce hazards in the dental office 46. Describe procedures used in handling hazardous material in the dental office 47. List and describe the components of OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogen Standard and the responsibilities of the dental team to implement them 48. Describe the necessary record-keeping required by the government with regard to staff training 49. Relate the changes reflected in OSHA’s New Compliance Directive 50. List the 7 key points to OSHA’s New Compliance Directive 51. Define the term biofilm and the types of contaminants biofilm most commonly comprises 52. Describe current ADA, CDC and OSAP recommendations on dental office waterline safety 53. List stages of waterline biofilm formation 54. Describe current safe water levels detern1ined by federal agencies and the ADA 55. Describe common health risks and preventative measures associated with working with nitrous oxide, oxygen. ethylene oxide, airborne particles and contaminants. latex allergies, white visible lights and lasers, and bonding materials & acrylics 56. Describe common health risk and preventative measures associated with working with hazardous noise levels and ergonomic concerns related to employment 57. List I 0 factors that the dental assistant can use to educate patients about HIV/AIDS 58. Describe how dental assistants can educate patients about infection control.
  
  • DAST-112 Dental and Oral Anatomy

    Credits 2.5 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature is required for registration; Program Eligibility Requirements; Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092. Co-requisite: Student must also enroll one section of each: DAST-110 , DAST-111 , DAST-112L , DAST-113 , DAST-115 , DAST-116 , DAST-117 ;
    A study of basic structure form and functions of the teeth and their related parts. It is the study of the intrinsic and environmental structures of the oral cavity and its blood and nerve supply. The lab portion will provide knowledge of eruption dates individual descriptions and external features of the teeth. Experience will be provided in identifying teeth.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify, by name, the two dental arches, the permanent teeth, the primary teeth, and anterior and posterior teeth 2. Name the function of each type of tooth, and the eruption sequence of primary and permanent teeth 3. Identify areas of the oral cavity, the boundaries of the oral vestibule, and the oral cavity proper 4. Describe Angle’s classification of occlusion 5. Describe occlusal deviations 6. Describe three types of facial profiles 7. Define the following terms:  ideal occlusion, normal occlusion, malocclusion, centric occlusion, centric relation, and primate spacing 8. Describe the function and components of the lymphatic system 9. Discuss lymph fluid, lymph vessels, capillaries and lymph nodes 10. Identify major lymph nodes of the head and neck 11. Identify the location of the major lymph nodes of the head and neck 12. Differentiate between the major and minor salivary glands 13. Describe the location of the major and minor salivary glands 14. Describe the location of the following structures:  condyle, mandibular fossa, articular tubercle, articular eminence, articular disc, capsule and retrodiscal pad 15. Describe the movements of the TMJ 16. List the names and numbers of the cranial nerves 17. Describe the trigeminal, facial, glossopharyngeal, and hypoglossal nerves according to sensory, motor, or both nerve supply 18. Describe the nerve supply to each maxillary and mandibular tooth 19. Describe the development of the tooth during the following stages: growth, apposition, and calcification 20. Define: active and passive eruption proliferation, histodifferentiation, morphyodifferentiation, apposition, anomaly, supernumerary, anodontia, ameloblasts, peg teeth , microdontia, macrodontia, amelogenesis imperfecta, dentinogensis imperfecta, osteodentin, hypocalcification, hypoplasia, pit and fissures, hypocalcification, impaction, ankylosis, malposed teeth 21.  Describe the value of the primary teeth to function 22. Compare the primary teeth to the permanent teeth 23. Describe the origin, insertion, and function of the muscles of mastication 24. Classify each muscle of the head and neck according to the group in which it belongs 25. Describe the three stages of swallowing 26. Define and label structures of the periodontium 27. Name 6 types of periodontal ligaments and state their function 28. Explain the terms: mesial drift, root resorption, and exfoliation 29. Describe the formation of the tongue, discuss its muscles, papillae and function 30. List the embryonic structures that form the face 31. Discuss the stages of development of the face and the approximate age for each 32. Name the structures that form the palate 33. Discuss the stages of closure of the palate and the approximate weeks of fusion 34. Name the structures involved with the closure of the lip and the approximate weeks fusion occurs 35. Define unilateral and bilateral cleft lip and cleft palate 36. Define dental lamina and the embryonic week it is first seen 37. Differentiate between primary, secondary and reparative dentin 38. Discuss the functions of the epithelial root sheath 39. Discuss cementum formation, cellular and acellular cementum 40. Describe the 3 layers of alveolar bone and the location of each.
  
  • DAST-112L Dental & Oral Anatomy Lab

    Credits 0 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature is required for registration; Program Eligibility Requirements; Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092. Co-requisite: DAST-112  
    The lab portion of DAST-112  Dental & Oral Anatomy. Provides knowledge of eruption dates individual descriptions and external features of the teeth. Experience will be provided in identifying teeth.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Using typodonts and models, the student will identify and demonstrate knowledge of the surfaces of the tooth and its location; arrangement of the teeth; tissues of the tooth 2. Using typodonts, the student will identify and demonstrate knowledge of the Universal and FDI numbering system; proximal contact areas, contact point, interproximal spaces, and embrasures; Curve of Spee and Curve of Wilson, and understand their importance to the function and integrity of the masticatory system 3. Using typodonts, models and individual teeth, the student will identify anatomic landmarks 4. Using typodonts, models and skulls, the student will identify and demonstrate knowledge of the structures external to the oral cavity; structures of the oral vestibule; structures of the oral cavity proper 5. Using typodonts, models and skulls identify and demonstrate knowledge of the Angle’s Classification of Occlusion: five occlusal deviations that affect teeth; three types of facial profiles; five deviations of individual tooth positioning 6. Using typodonts, models and individual teeth, students will identify and demonstrate knowledge of the permanent dentition 7. Using typodonts, models and individual teeth, students will identify and demonstrate knowledge of the primary dentition 8. Using typodonts and models, students will identify mixed dentition
  
  • DAST-113 Dental Office Emergencies

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature is required for registration; Program Eligibility Requirements; Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092. Co-requisite: Student must take one section each of DAST-110 , DAST-111 , DAST-112 , DAST-115 , DAST-116  and DAST-117 .
    This course is a study of preparation for and responding to medical emergencies which may occur in the dental office and the basics of dental and medical terminology.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Take and record all vital signs and infom1 the dentist of any change or abnormality 2. Recognize the importance of obtaining and making use of the patient’s current health history 3. Recognize signs and symptoms related to specific medical conditions/emergencies likely to occur in the dental office including: cardiovascular and cerebrovascular irregularities, diabetes, epilepsy, reaction to drugs, anesthetics, respiratory irregularities including hypo and hyperventilation, shock and syncope 4. Describe emergency treatment of complications of diseases/conditions listed above 5. Identify the names, uses and routes of medical emergency drugs used in a dental practice 6. Divide medical terms into component parts 7. Analyze, pronounce, and spell medical terms using common combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes 8. Name the body systems and cavities and their organs and functions 9. Analyze, pronounce, and spell new terms related to organs and tissues in the body 10. Identify and define useful diagnostic and procedural suffixes 11. Analyze, spell, and pronounce medical tem1s that contain diagnostic and procedural suffixes 12. Identify and define common prefixes used in medical terms 13. Analyze, spell, and pronounce medical terms that contain prefixes 14. 14. Identify medical specialists and describe their specialties 15. Identify combining forms used in tem1s that describe specialists.
  
  • DAST-115 Nutrition & Preventive Dentistry

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature is required for registration; Program Eligibility Requirements; Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092. Co-requisite: Student must enroll in one section each of DAST-110 , DAST-111 , DAST-112 , DAST-113 , DAST-116  and DAST-117 .
    A comprehensive study of nutrition and preventive dentistry. Nutrition encompasses the process involved in the taking in and utilization of food substances for growth repair and maintenance of the body. Preventive dentistry studies the role that the dental health team play in the education of patients to maintain oral structures in a state of optimal health. Particular emphasis will be placed on the teeth periodontium and oral cavity where both nutrition and prevention are concerned. The course is designated as meeting the Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) general education requirement.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Define key terms related to nutrition and preventive dentistry 2. Explain the overall goal of preventive dentistry 3. List key components of preventive dentistry 4. Discuss the use of the food guide pyramid as a means of evaluating dietary intake 5. Identify the key nutrients, describe their primary function; define empty calories 6. Distinguish between monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides 7. Discuss the role of cariogenic foods in causing dental caries 8. Describe the components of plaque, its formation and the pattern s of accumulation on the teeth 9. List water soluble vitamins, their functions and food sources 10. List fat soluble vitamins, their functions and food sources. 11. Distinguish between major and trace minerals, identify their function and food source 12. Describe motivational skills needed inpatient education 13. Define diet analysis and explain its use as a means of evaluating dietary intake 14. Demonstrate methods of personal oral hygiene, brushing, and flossing 15.  Explain home care instruction for a variety of oral conditions 16. Explain how an oral prophylaxis is a preventive procedure 17. Explain rationale for selective coronal polishing 18. Explain the function of fluoride as a preventive agent 19. Explain the function of pit and fissure sealant as a preventive agent 20.  List the types of topical fluoride 21. List common types of self-administered topical and systemic fluoride
  
  • DAST-116 Dental Materials

    Credits 4 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature is required for registration; Program Eligibility Requirements; Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092. Co-requisite: Student must enroll in one section each of: DAST-110 , DAST-111 , DAST-112 , DAST-113 , DAST-115 , DAST-116L  and DAST-117  
    This course is an introduction to materials commonly used in dentistry. It is a lecture and laboratory course. Various aspects studied will include terminology uses physical properties composition and principles of manipulation.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Give the principal aim of restorative dentistry that relates to the use of dental materials 2. Indicate a material that is used typically to restore a small portion of an anterior tooth: a posterior tooth 3. List the material or materials of choice when most or all of the coronal enamel of an anterior tooth must be replaced and state the reasons for the selection: a posterior tooth 4. Describe the purpose of the American Dental Association specifications for dental materials and device 5. List at least 6 physical and biological considerations of material used in the oral cavity 6. Define the terms:  dimensional change, thermal dimensional change, percolation and thermal conductivity 7. State 2 electrical properties and define each 8. Define the term:  solubility, adsorption, absorption and wettability 9. List at least 10 mechanical properties and define each as it relates to the use of dental materials 10. Define the terms: model, cast and die 11. List the 5 groups of materials used as model and die materials and give examples of each. 12. Compare the uses of plaster, stone and improved stone 13. Give typical water/powder ratios for plaster, stone and improved stone, and describe the effects of this ratio on setting time, strength and setting expansion 14. Define and give examples of accelerators and retarders used with gypsum products 15. Describe the function of an impression material 16. Explain the difference in clinical application between rigid and flexible impression materials 17. Identify the use and characteristics of agar hydrocolloid 18.Describe manipulation and storage conditions of agar impressions 19. Identify the use and characteristics of alginate 20. Describe the manipulative procedures used with alginates and factors that influence them 21. Identify the classes of rubber impression materials and describe their use 22. Identify the components of polysulfide, silicone and polyether impression materials and describe their function 23. Describe the dispensing and mixing of polysulfide, silicone, polyether and vinyl polysiloxane impression materials 24. List health hazards that may result if mercury is improperly handled in the dental office 25. List the major and minor components found in conventional, admixed and atomized high-copper types of dental amalgam alloy 26. Outline the reaction of mercury with amalgam alloy and list the resulting phases 27. Recognize terms common to the manipulation of amalgam such as: trituration, amalgamator, mulling, condensation, burnishing and mercury - alloy ratio 28. Give 2 shapes of particles of dental amalgam alloy and indicate how particle shape influences the mercury -alloy ratio 29. Indicate the forms in which amalgam alloys are available and the dispensing equipment required for each form 30. List 3 objectives of condensation of amalgam 31. Discuss the results of contamination of dental amalgam with water or saliva during trituration and/or condensation 32. Compare the uses of liners, cements, cement bases and varnishes 33. List the major components in liners and varnishes 34. State the uses, properties, composition and mixing techniques ·of zinc phosphate, zinc oxide-eugenol, zinc polyacrylate and glass ionomer cements 35. List the components in a composite and indicate their function 36. Indicate 2 methods by which polymerization is accelerated 37. Describe how bonding between a composite resin and tooth structure is achieved, the nature of the bond formed, and the importance of the acid-etch composite resins 38. Describe the dispensing, mixing and insertion of a paste system of composite resin 39. Describe the polymerization of composite resins by ultraviolet and those by visible light 40. List several uses of unfilled acrylics 41. Define the terms monomer and polymer 42. Compare the thermal expansion coefficients of unfilled acrylics and tooth structure 43. Describe the manipulation of unfilled acrylics by the bulk and brush technique 44. Fabricate a maxillary dentulous and edentulous custom acrylic 45. Fabricate a mandibular dentulous and edentulous custom acrylic tray 46. Fabricate a maxillary and mandibular bleaching tray
  
  • DAST-116L Dental Materials Lab

    Credits 0 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature is required for registration; Program Eligibility Requirements; Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092. Co-requisite: Student must enroll in one section of DAST-116.
    The lab portion of DAST-116  Dental Materials.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Give the principal aim of restorative dentistry that relates to the use of dental materials 2. Indicate a material that is used typically to restore a small portion of an anterior tooth: a posterior tooth 3. List the material or materials of choice when most or all of the coronal enamel of an anterior tooth must be replaced and state the reasons for the selection: a posterior tooth 4. Describe the purpose of the American Dental Association specifications for dental materials and device 5. List at least 6 physical and biological considerations of material used in the oral cavity 6. Define the terms:  dimensional change, thermal dimensional change, percolation and thermal conductivity 7. State 2 electrical properties and define each 8. Define the term:  solubility, adsorption, absorption and wettability 9. List at least 10 mechanical properties and define each as it relates to the use of dental materials 10. Define the terms: model, cast and die 11. List the 5 groups of materials used as model and die materials and give examples of each. 12. Compare the uses of plaster, stone and improved stone 13. Give typical water/powder ratios for plaster, stone and improved stone, and describe the effects of this ratio on setting time, strength and setting expansion 14. Define and give examples of accelerators and retarders used with gypsum products 15. Describe the function of an impression material 16. Explain the difference in clinical application between rigid and flexible impression materials 17. Identify the use and characteristics of agar hydrocolloid 18.Describe manipulation and storage conditions of agar impressions 19. Identify the use and characteristics of alginate 20. Describe the manipulative procedures used with alginates and factors that influence them 21. Identify the classes of rubber impression materials and describe their use 22. Identify the components of polysulfide, silicone and polyether impression materials and describe their function 23. Describe the dispensing and mixing of polysulfide, silicone, polyether and vinyl polysiloxane impression materials 24. List health hazards that may result if mercury is improperly handled in the dental office 25. List the major and minor components found in conventional, admixed and atomized high-copper types of dental amalgam alloy 26. Outline the reaction of mercury with amalgam alloy and list the resulting phases 27. Recognize terms common to the manipulation of amalgam such as: trituration, amalgamator, mulling, condensation, burnishing and mercury - alloy ratio 28. Give 2 shapes of particles of dental amalgam alloy and indicate how particle shape influences the mercury -alloy ratio 29. Indicate the forms in which amalgam alloys are available and the dispensing equipment required for each form 30. List 3 objectives of condensation of amalgam 31. Discuss the results of contamination of dental amalgam with water or saliva during trituration and/or condensation 32. Compare the uses of liners, cements, cement bases and varnishes 33. List the major components in liners and varnishes 34. State the uses, properties, composition and mixing techniques ·of zinc phosphate, zinc oxide-eugenol, zinc polyacrylate and glass ionomer cements 35. List the components in a composite and indicate their function 36. Indicate 2 methods by which polymerization is accelerated 37. Describe how bonding between a composite resin and tooth structure is achieved, the nature of the bond formed, and the importance of the acid-etch composite resins 38. Describe the dispensing, mixing and insertion of a paste system of composite resin 39. Describe the polymerization of composite resins by ultraviolet and those by visible light 40. List several uses of unfilled acrylics 41. Define the terms monomer and polymer 42. Compare the thermal expansion coefficients of unfilled acrylics and tooth structure 43. Describe the manipulation of unfilled acrylics by the bulk and brush technique 44. Fabricate a maxillary dentulous and edentulous custom acrylic 45. Fabricate a mandibular dentulous and edentulous custom acrylic tray 46. Fabricate a maxillary and mandibular bleaching tray
  
  • DAST-117 Operative Techniques I

    Credits 6 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature is required for registration; Program Eligibility Requirements; Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092. Co-requisite: Student must enroll in one section each of DAST-110 , DAST-111 , DAST-112 , DAST-113 , DAST-115 , DAST-116 , DAST-117C  and DAST-117L .
    This course is an introduction to dental chairside procedures. Techniques of four-handed dentistry will be included along with dental equipment and instruments instrument processing routine restorative and cosmetic procedures and patient education.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Describe the design of a dental treatment room 2. List the types of dental equipment in a dental treatment room and their function 3. List the three types of dental delivery systems 4. Describe how to prepare a dental treatment room for patient treatment 5. Describe the positioning of the patient 6. Explain and demonstrate the positioning of the assistant and operator for treatment in any area of the oral cavity 7. Describe the operating zones of the dental team in the delivery of care 8. Identify the principles of motion economy and work simplification 9. Identify the classification of motions 10. Explain the basic concepts of four-handed dentistry 11. Explain the importance of instrument exchange in four-handed dentistry procedures 12. Describe various instrument grasps 13. Identify the basic types of instrument exchanges used at chairside 14. Explain and demonstrate the step-by-step procedure for common instrument exchange procedures 15. Describe and demonstrate how to maintain a fulcrum rest 16. Describe the application of topical and local anesthetic agents 17. List the topical anesthetic placement sites for all maxillary and mandibular teeth 18. Demonstrate the placement of a topical anesthetic agent before the injection of a local anesthetic agent 19. Identify the parts and characteristics of a local anesthetic carpule, needle, and syringe 20. Demonstrate the preparation, disposal, and care of an aspirating local anesthetic syringe 21. Demonstrate the hidden syringe transfer technique 22. Demonstrate the process of cleaning and disinfecting a treatment room 23. Demonstrate three methods of reducing dental unit waterline contamination 24. Demonstrate the process of precleaning contaminated dental instruments 25. Demonstrate the process of preparing instruments for sterilization in an autoclave, chemiclave, and dry heat sterilizer 26. Demonstrate steps necessary to effectively use the autoclave, chemiclave, and dry heat sterilizer 27. List the conditions of time and temperature necessary to effectively operate the above sterilizers 28. List the methods available to monitor and ensure that complete sterilization has been achieved 29. List the isolation techniques used to decrease moisture 30. Describe the use and placement of cotton rolls for isolation 31. Describe the use and placement of dry-angles 32. Differentiate between the use of an HVE system and a saliva ejector 33. Identify the armamentarium used with an HVE system 34. Describe and demonstrate the grasps and proper positioning of the dental assistant when using the high volume oral evacuator tip 35. Explain the basic rules for oral evacuator tip placement 36. Describe and demonstrate the placement of an evacuator tip for any given operative or surgical site 37. Describe and demonstrate the procedure used in complete mouth rinse 38. Describe and demonstrate the use of the AWS syringe in maintaining a clear operating field 39. Describe the routine care of the HVE system 40. Describe the dental dam and its use in moisture control 41. List the armamentarium for dental dam application and the function of each 42. Describe and demonstrate the step-by-step procedure.in dental dam isolation 43. Describe the three parts of a dental hand instrument 44. Describe the function and styles of preset trays and tubs in dentistry 45. Define and explain the application of color-coding 46. List instruments in and the functions of the basic setup 47. Describe the low-speed handpiece and its use in dentistry 48. Describe the attachments used on the low speed handpiece 49. Describe the high-speed handpiece and its use 50. Demonstrate the maintenance and sterilization of low and high-speed handpiece 51. List the parts of a bur 52. Identify the various shapes, sizes, types, and functions of carbide and diamond burs and other common rotary devices 53. Describe the new technology of dental instrumentation. Describe the process of cavity preparation 54. List the six classifications of Black’s cavity classification, and describe their locations 55. Describe the principles of cavity preparation 56. Describe the use for and demonstrate the assembly of the Tofflemire retainer, matrix band, and wedge 57. Describe other types of matrices, including those used for composite restorations 58. Identify and explain the phases of an amalgam procedure 59. Identify the armamentarium and materials used in the amalgam restorative procedure 60. Describe the function of basic instruments used in the amalgam procedure 61. Identify and explain the phases of a composite procedure 62. Identify the armamentarium and materials used in the composite restorative procedure 63. Describe the function of basic instruments used in the composite procedure 64. Describe an intraoral examination 65. Identify common abbreviations and symbols used in charting a dental examination 66. Demonstrate the use of common abbreviations and symbols during charting exercises from audio tapes, computer-based activities, and clinical oral examinations 67. Demonstrate the step-by-step procedure for obtaining diagnostic impressions 68. Identify and explain the phases of an oral prophylaxis 69. Identify the armamentarium and materials used for an oral prophylaxis 70. Describe the function of basic instruments used for a dental prophylaxis 71. Describe motivation skills needed in patient education 72. Demonstrate the step-by-step procedure of oral hygiene instructions in the clinical setting 73. Fabricate templates to be utilized for clinical practice of restorative procedures 74. Complete dental office visitations according to distributed guidelines 75. Produce a videotape of various chairside assisting aspects according to distributed criteria.
  
  • DAST-117C Operative Techniques I Clinic

    Credits 0 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092. Co-requisite: DAST-117 and DAST-117L.
    The clinical portion of DAST-117  Operative Techniques I

    Course Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course by following a routine procedure that meets stated protocols, the student will demonstrate competency and complete in the clinical setting:

    Disinfection and Sterilization

    • the process of cleaning and disinfecting a treatment room.
    • the process of pre-cleaning contaminated dental instruments.
    • the process of preparing instruments for sterilization in an autoclave, chemiclave, and dry heat sterilizer.  
    • steps necessary to effectively use the autoclave, chemiclave, and dry heat sterilizer.

    Moisture Control Techniques

    • the grasps and proper positioning of the dental assistant when using the high volume oral evacuator tip.
    • the placement of an evacuator tip for any given operative site.
    • the procedure used in complete mouth rinse.
    • the use of the AWS syringe in maintaining a clear operating field.
    • the routine care of the HVE system.
    • the dental dam and its use in moisture control.
    • the step-by-step procedure in dental dam isolation.

    Oral Diagnosis and Prevention

    • an intraoral examination.
    • an extra-oral examination.
    • charting a dental examination utilizing common abbreviations and symbols.
    • the step-by-step procedure for oral hygiene instruction in the clinical setting.

    Operative Techniques Summary

    • a videotape of various chairside assisting aspects according to distributed criteria.

  
  • DAST-117L Operative Techniques I Lab

    Credits 0 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092. Co-requisite: DAST-117  and DAST-117C .
    The lab portion of DAST-117  Operative Techniques I

    Course Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course by following a routine procedure that meets stated protocols listed for each section below, the student will:

    Delivery of Dental Treatment

    • Explain and demonstrate the positioning of the assistant and operator for treatment in any area of the oral cavity. • Demonstrate the neutral working position and exercise that can reduce muscle fatigue and strengthen muscles • Explain the basic concepts of four-handed dentistry. • Explain the importance of instrument exchange in four-handed dentistry procedures. • Describe and demonstrate various instrument grasps. • Identify and demonstrate the basic types of instrument exchanges used at chairside. • Explain and demonstrate the step-by-step procedure for common instrument exchange procedures. • Describe and demonstrate how to maintain a fulcrum rest.

    Pain Control in Dentistry

    • Demonstrate the placement of a topical anesthetic agent before the injection of a local anesthetic agent • Demonstrate the preparation, disposal and care of an aspirating local anesthetic syringe. • Demonstrate the hidden syringe transfer technique.

    Disinfection and Sterilization

    • Demonstrate the process of precleaning contaminated dental instruments. • Demonstrate the process of preparing instruments for sterilization in an autoclave, chemiclave, and dry heat sterilizer. • Demonstrate steps necessary to effectively use the autoclave, chemiclave, and dry heat sterilizer

    Moisture Control Techniques

    • Describe and demonstrate the grasps and proper positioning of the dental assistant when using the high volume oral evacuator tip. • Describe and demonstrate the placement of an evacuator tip for any given operative site. • Describe and demonstrate the procedure used in complete mouth rinse. • Describe and demonstrate the use of the AWS syringe in maintaining a clear operating field. • Describe and demonstrate the step-by-step procedure in dental dam isolation.

    Dental Instruments and Accessories

    • Demonstrate the maintenance and sterilization of low and high-speed handpiece. • List the parts of a bur. • Identify the various shapes, sized, types, and functions of carbide and diamond burs and other common rotary devices. • Describe the new technology of dental instrumentation.

    Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry

    • Describe the use for and demonstrate the assembly of the Tofflemire retainer, matrix band and wedge

    Oral Diagnosis and Prevention

    • Demonstrate the use of common abbreviations and symbols during charting exercises from audio tapes, computer-based activities, and clinical oral examinations. • Demonstrate the step-by-step procedure for obtaining diagnostic impressions • Demonstrate the step-by-step procedure for oral hygiene instruction in the clinical setting.

  
  • DAST-118 Capstone Review

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092. Admission into the Dental Assisting Program and Program Coordinator signature. Evidence of completion of Army, Air Force or Navy Dental Assisting Program and honorable discharge from the military. NOTE: Student must provide dental materials for use in this course.
    This course is for those who have completed the dental assisting program in the Army, Air Force or Navy military forces. A Registered Dental Assistant is a person who has been trained and graduates from a CODA approved dental assisting program; passes a licensing examination and provides clinical support to the dentist and the patients they serve.

    Course Outcomes
    • Describe and discuss the anatomical features of the primary and permanent dentition
    • Describe and discuss the classifications of occlusion
    • Describe and discuss the caries process and prevention, and nutritional influencing factors
    • Describe and discuss oral pathological conditions and anomalies that affect the jaws and dentition and oral soft tissues
    • Describe, discuss and apply the principles of infection control in the dental setting
    • Prepare operatory in sequence for patient treatment
    • Demonstrate the use of the HVE/AWS on a patient (student)
    • Mix alginate impression material and follow a routine procedure that meets stated protocol
    • Take mandibular and maxillary alginate impressions of diagnostic quality
    • Pour mandibular and maxillary alginate impressions into stone casts
    • Demonstrate dental charting on a student/patient
    • Demonstrate the instrumentation technique of seven (7) instruments within one (1) minute
    • Demonstrate oral hygiene instructions on a patient/typodont
    • Demonstrate three (3) satisfactory applications of a dental dam on two (2) different student partners.  At least one (1) maxillary and one (1) mandibular must be taken
    • Assemble the necessary supplies and correctly manipulate dental cements for use in the cementation of a crown
    • Construct a vacuum-form custom and whitening tray
  
  • DAST-120 Oral Pathology for Dental Assistants

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092. Co-requisite: DAST-121 , DAST-122 , DAST-123 , DAST-124 , DAST-125 , DAST-126 , DAST-127  and DHDA-114  
    A comprehensive study of oral anatomy and commonly seen oral diseases. This exposure will give the dental assisting student basic knowledge of oral pathology relative to their area of specialization in health care and enable them to successfully complete their licensing requirements.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Define key terms 2. Identify clinical features, etiology and treatment information for all conditions listed 3. List the 4 signs of inflammation 4. Identify historical information that should be gathered when suspicious lesions are found 5. Identify the relationship between foliate papillae and lingual tonsil 6. List a differentiating feature between torus mandibularis and exostoses 7. Identify oral hygiene information that is appropriate for patients with fissured and hairy tongues 8. Differentiate the rationale for biopsy of leukoplakia and erythroplakia and identify the more dangerous of the two lesions 9. List features of the 4 forms of herpetic ulcerations 10. Differentiate between characteristics of herpes simplex ulcers and aphthous ulcers 11. Identify the role of early detection when squamous cell carcinoma is present in the mouth 12. List the conditions that form as a result of frequent and hypertrophy. 13. Describe the differences between hyperplasia and hypertrophy 14. Identify the conditions associated with Candida Albicans 15. List drugs reported on the medical history that may manifest orally as gingival hyperplasia 16. Discuss the role of opportunistic infection in AIDS.
    17. List conditions that can only be identified by radiographs 18. Recognize normal periodontal tissues 19. Recognize the basic signs of periodontal disease status 20. Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy gingival tissues 21. Describe the progression of periodontal disease, its etiology and its treatment 22. Classify the diseases and conditions affecting the calcified portions of the teeth
  
  • DAST-121 Dental Jurisprudence

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092. Co-requisite: DAST-120 , DAST-122 , DAST-123 , DAST-124 , DAST-125 , DAST-126 , DAST-127  and DHDA-114 . Note: Division signature is required for registration.
    This course includes the principles of law and legality related to dentistry. It is an introduction of types of law contracts liabilities of practice and the Michigan Dental Practice Act.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Define the following terms: abandonment, breach of contract, certification, civil law, consent, contract, criminal law, defendant, dental jurisprudence, deposition, ethics, expanded functions, law, legal duty; liable, liability, libel, licensure, malign, malpractice, negligence, plaintiff, reasonable skill, care and judgment, reciprocity, registration 2.  State the function of the following as they apply specifically to dentistry within Michigan: Bureau of Occupational and Professional Regulation, Attorney General’s Office, Board of Dentistry, Governor, Senate, Legislature 3. Describe the composition of the Michigan Board of Dentistry, their terms and the process by which they are appointed 4. Describe the role of the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association and the State of Michigan, in establishing minimum standards in dental education 5. Identify expanded functions that are legal for dental assistants in Michigan and describe legal requirements for performing these functions 6. List 3 elements which must be present in a valid contract and describe at least 2 kinds of contracts and breach of contract 7. Describe the duties required of both the patient and the dentist in the dentist-patient relationship 8. State how the doctrine of respondeat superior affects the liability of the dental assistant for a negligent act 9. List the 4 elements which must be present for a tort to have been committed 10. Describe how the dentist may legally withdraw from a case 11. List 5 factors necessary for valid consent 12. Identify at least 5 types of acts for which the dentist may be held professionally liable 13. Discuss the responsibilities of the auxiliary as described in the term “reasonable skill, care and judgment” 14. Discuss risk management as it pertains to the dental assistant.
  
  • DAST-122 Pharmacology for Dental Assistants

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092. Co-requisite: DAST-120 , DAST-121 , DAST-123 , DAST-124 , DAST-125 , DAST-126 , DAST-127  and DHDA-114  Note: Division signature is required for registration.
    This course is a study of basic pharmaceutical terminology law therapeutic principles methods of administration and effects of drugs and medications used in dentistry.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify the major drugs covered by the controlled Substance Act 2. Identify the major routes of drug administration 3. Define the term pharmacology and list the broad and specific classes that drug names can be divided into 4. Discuss the terminology of drug effects 5. Describe the most common drugs used in dentistry for the control of anxiety 6. Differentiate between mild analgesics and strong analgesics, i.e. narcotic and synthetic narcotics 7. Describe the specialized uses and hazards in dentistry of the antibiotics: penicillin, tetracycline and erythromycin 8. Describe the characteristics of vasoconstrictors, antihistamine drugs, coricosteroids and atropine sulfate 9. Describe the characteristics of local anesthetics including composition, mode of action and unfavorable reaction 10. Identify the 4 stages of general anesthesia and describe the agents most commonly used to produce general anesthesia 11. Describe the use of nitrous oxide-oxygen relative analgesia in dentistry 12. Use the Physician’s Desk Reference correctly and efficiently 13. List the components of prescription writing 14. Record prescriptions on patient charts
  
  • DAST-123 Advanced Clinical Procedures

    Credits 2 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature is required for registration. Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092; DAST-110 , DAST-111 , DAST-112 , DAST-113 , DAST-115 , DAST-116  and DAST-117 . Co-requisite: DAST-120 , DAST-121 , DAST-122 , DAST-124 , DAST-125 , DAST-126  and DHDA-114 .
    This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to practice expanded duty functions on patients in the clinical setting. These duties include oral examinations oral hygiene instructions topical fluoride application alignate impressions selective coronal polishing rubber dam applications and application of pit and fissure sealants.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate and maintain aseptic techniques by proper use of PPE and other infection control procedures 2. Utilize dental equipment properly for the needs and safety of the patient and dental team 3. Obtain complete medical and dental health histories on all patients 4. Record patient’s vital signs, including blood pressure and pulse 5. Examine clinically the face and neck region of the patients, and properly document conditions onto the dental chart 6.  Chart conditions of the soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity, including restorations, fixed and removable appliances, and record classification of occlusion on all patients 7.  Demonstrate on patients, competence in providing proper disclosing, tooth brushing, and flossing techniques, providing other information necessary as deemed appropriate to the patient’s oral hygiene condition 8.  Demonstrate on patients, the process of obtaining maxillary and mandibular alginate impressions 9. Demonstrate on patients, the simulated application of topical fluoride, using two different techniques 10. Demonstrate on patients, the proper placement, inversion, and removal of dental dam 11. Demonstrate on patients, the proper use of a slow-speed handpiece during the selective coronal polishing procedure 12. Demonstrate on patients, the correct placement of pit and fissure sealant.
  
  • DAST-124 Expanded Functions for Dental Assistants

    Credits 2.5 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092. Co-requisite: DAST-120  DAST-121  DAST-122  DAST-123  DAST-124L  DAST-125  DAST-126  DAST-127  and DHDA-114 . Note: Division signature is required for registration.
    This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to practice the expanded functions permitted for delegation to dental assistants by the State of Michigan. Included in these expanded functions are selective coronal polishing certain preventive procedures and intracoronal metallic and nonmetallic temporary restorations.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate, on a mannequin, the application of topical fluoride, using at least two different techniques 2. Demonstrate, on a mannequin, the selective coronal polishing procedure, including the proper use of a slow-speed handpiece 3. Demonstrate, on a model, the proper placement of pit and fissure sealants 4. Demonstrate, on a prepared model, the proper placement and removal of intracoronal temporary restorations 5. Demonstrate, on a model, the correct selection, adaptation, and cementation of metallic temporary crowns 6. Demonstrate, on a model, the fabrication and cementation of preformed, non­metallic temporary crowns 7. Demonstrate, on a model, the fabrication and cementation of customized, non­metallic temporary crowns 8. Demonstrate, on a model, the fabrication and cementation of a non-metallic temporary bridge 9. Demonstrate on a prepared model, the correct steps of suture removal 10. Demonstrate on a model, the proper placement and removal of periodontal dressings.
  
  • DAST-124L Expanded Functions for Dental Assistants Lab

    Credits 0 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Divison signature is required for registration. Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092; DAST-110, DAST-111, DAST-112, DAST-112L, DAST-113, DAST-115, DAST-116, DAST-116L, DAST-117, DAST-117C, DAST-117L.

     

      Co-requisite: DAST-124  
    The lab portion of DAST-124 Expanded Functions for Dental Assistants.

    Course Outcomes
    Chapter 1 - Overview of Healthy Eating Habits • List the general physiological functions of the six nutrient classifications of foods. • Identify factors that influence food habits. • Name the food groups in MyPlate. • State the amounts needed from each of the food groups in MyPlate for a well-balanced 2000 kilocalorie diet. • Identify, significant nutrient contributions of each food group, and assess their implications for oral health. • State the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and their purpose. • Assess dietary intake of a patient, using the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate Food Guidance System. • Explain the different purposes of dietary reference intakes (DRIs), MyPlate, and reference daily intakes (RDIs). • Apply basic nutritional concepts to help patients with nutrition-related problems. Chapter 2 - The Alimentary Canal: Digestion and Absorption • Discuss factors that influence food intake. • Describe general functions of each digestive organ. • Identify chemical secretions necessary for digestion of energy-containing nutrients and in what parts of the gastrointestinal tract they are secreted. • Name the nutrients that require digestion and the digested products that can be absorbed. • Explain the role of gastrointestinal motility in the digestion and absorption process. • Use the information from the points in Nutritional Directions for a dental patient. • Describe how the digestion and absorption processes may affect nutritional status and oral health. Chapter 3 - Carbohydrate: The Efficient Fuel • Identify major carbohydrates in foods and in the body. • List ways glucose can be used by the body. • State the functions of dietary carbohydrate. • State why carbohydrates should be included in the diet. • Identify dietary sources of lactose, other sugars, and starches. • State the role and sources of dietary fiber. • State the number of kilocalories provided per gram of carbohydrate. • Describe the role of carbohydrate in the caries process. • Make recommendations concerning carbohydrate consumption when counseling patients to reduce risk for dental caries. Chapter 4 - Protein: The Cellular Foundation Specific Learning Objective: • List the possible fates of amino acids. • Classify foods as sources of high-quality or lower-quality proteins. • Explain how protein foods can be used to complement one another. • Plan menus to include the recommended protein level for a meat-containing diet and a vegetarian diet. • Explain why various physiological states require different amounts of protein. • State the problems associated with protein deficiency or excess. • Assess a patient’s protein consumption in terms of deficiency or excess. • Incorporate nutrition principles regarding food intake to prevent protein deficiency and protein excess into patient counseling. Chapter 5 - Lipids: The Condensed Energy • Identify the basic structural units of dietary lipids. • Describe how fatty acids affect the properties of fat. • Name the essential fatty acids and some of their functions. • List the functions of fats in the body, and explain how these affect oral health. • List dietary sources for saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, omega-3 and trans fatty acids, and cholesterol. • State the number of kilocalories provided per gram of fat. • Plan appropriate interventions when dietary modification of fat intake has been recommended to a patient. • Identify nutritional directions for patients concerning fats. Chapter 6 - Utilization of the Energy and Nutrients: Metabolism and Balance • Calculate energy needs according to the patient’s weight and activities. • Explain physiological sources of energy. • Identify factors affecting the basal metabolic rate. • Assess factors affecting energy balance. • Describe the effects of inadequate energy intake. • Explain the principles for regulating energy balance to a patient. Chapter 7 - Vitamins Required for Calcified Structures • List the fat-soluble vitamins. • Compare the characteristics of water-soluble vitamins with those of fat-soluble vitamins. • Identify functions, deficiencies, surpluses, and toxicities and oral symptoms for vitamins A, D, E, K, and C. • Select food sources for vitamins A, D, E, K, and C. • Identify dental hygiene considerations for vitamins A, D, E, K, and C. • Discuss nutritional directions for patients regarding vitamins A, D, E, K, and C. Chapter 8 - Minerals Essential for Calcified Structures • List the minerals found in collagen, bones, and teeth, and describe their main physiological roles and sources. • Describe causes and symptoms of mineral excesses or deficits. • Discuss the role of water fluoridation in the prevention of dental caries. • Describe advantages and disadvantages of mineral supplementation. • Discuss dental hygiene considerations for patients regarding calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and fluoride. • Describe nutritional directions for patients regarding calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and fluoride. Chapter 9 - Nutrients Present in Calcified Structures • List physiological roles and how these might apply to oral health along with sources of copper, selenium, chromium, and manganese. • List ultratrace elements present in the body. • List reasons why large amounts of one mineral may cause nutritional deficiencies of another. • Apply dental hygiene considerations for trace elements present in calcified structures. • Discuss nutritional directions for patients regarding the role of trace elements present in calcified structures. Chapter 10 - Vitamins Required for Oral Soft Tissues and Salivary Glands • Describe oral soft tissue changes that occur in a B-complex deficiency. • Compare and contrast the function, sources, and deficiencies or toxicities and associated symptoms of vitamins and minerals important for healthy oral soft tissues. • Identify dental hygiene considerations for vitamins closely involved in maintaining healthy oral soft tissues. • Differentiate between scientifically based evidence versus food fads concerning vitamins. • Discuss the role and sources of vitamin B12 for vegetarians. • Discuss nutritional directions for vitamins closely involved in maintaining healthy oral soft tissues. • Describe the association between beriberi and alcoholism. Chapter 11 - Water and Minerals Required for Oral Soft Tissues and Salivary Glands • Describe the process of osmosis. • Explain fluid and electrolyte balance. • Identify normal fluid requirements and factors that may affect these requirements. • Discuss the roles, imbalances, and sources of water, sodium, potassium, iron, zinc, and iodine. • Describe oral signs and symptoms of fluid and electrolyte imbalances. • Identify nutritional directions for patients with fluid and electrolyte imbalances. • Identify diseases and medications that may require patients to restrict sodium intake. • Identify the most prominent oral symptoms or signs of iron, zinc, and iodine deficiency. Chapter 12 - Nutritional Requirements Affecting Health in Females Specific Learning Objective: • Assess nutrients commonly supplemented during pregnancy and lactation. • Use national guidelines to recommend food intake during pregnancy and lactation to provide adequate nutrients. • List factors affecting fetal development. • Implement nutrition and oral health considerations for patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding. • Apply nutritional directions for patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Chapter 13 - Nutritional Requirements Throughout the Life Cycle and Eating Habits Affecting Oral Health • Describe the procedure for introducing solid foods after the initial stage of feeding by bottle or breast. • Discuss ways to handle typical nutritional problems that occur in infants, young children, school-age children, and adolescents. • Apply dental hygiene aspects related to nutritional needs during infancy, early childhood, elementary school years, and adolescence to patient care. • Assess nutrition education needs for patients during infancy, early childhood, elementary school years, and adolescence. • Discuss physiological changes that alter the nutritional status of infants and adolescents. Chapter 14 - Nutritional Requirements Throughout the Life Cycle and Eating Habits Affecting Oral Health • Discuss ways to handle typical nutritional problems occurring in older adults. • Know dental hygiene considerations of nutritional needs that occur in older patients. • Identify nutrition education needs for older patients. • Discuss physiological changes altering an older patient’s nutritional status. • Discuss differences in amounts of nutrients needed by older patients compared with younger patients. • Describe factors influencing food intake of older patients. • Suggest dietary changes that could be implemented to provide optimum nutrient intake for older patients. Chapter 15 - Other Considerations Affecting Nutrient Intake • Explain how a patient can obtain adequate nutrients from different cultural food patterns. • Identify reasons for food patterns. • Respect cultural and religious food patterns while providing nutritional counseling for patients. • Describe food preparation and storage techniques to retain nutrient value. • Provide referral sources for nutritional resources. • Identify patient education necessary for economical food purchases. • Explain the effects of food processing, convenience foods, and fast foods on a patient’s overall intake. • Discuss reasons why food additives are used. • List reasons why health quackery can be dangerous. • Identify common themes of health quackery and why they are contrary to evidence-based research. Chapter 16 - Effects of Systemic Disease on Nutritional Status and Health • Recognize various diseases, conditions, and treatments that commonly have oral signs and symptoms. • Recognize diseases, conditions, and treatments likely to affect nutritional intake. • Critically assess the implications of the patient’s systemic disease or conditions for optimal oral health. • Plan appropriate dental hygiene interventions for patients with systemic diseases or conditions with oral manifestations based on dietary guidelines. Chapter 17 - Nutritional Aspects of Dental Caries: Causes, Prevention and Treatment • Explain the role each of the following play in the caries process: tooth, saliva, food, and plaque biofilm. • Identify foods that stimulate salivary flow • Suggest food choices and their timing to reduce the cariogenicity of a patient’s diet. • Describe characteristics of foods having noncariogenic or cariostatic properties. • Provide dietary counseling to a patient at risk for dental caries. Chapter 18 - Nutritional Aspects of Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease • Identify the role nutrition plays in periodontal health and disease. • List the effects of food consistency and composition in periodontal disease. • Describe nutritional factors associated with gingivitis and periodontitis. • Discuss components of nutritional counseling for a periodontal patient. • List major differences between full liquid, mechanical soft, bland, and regular diets.

  
  • DAST-125 Operative Techniques II Clinic

    Credits 2 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092. Co-requisite: DAST-120 , DAST-121 , DAST-122 , DAST-123 , DAST-124 , DAST-126 , DAST-127  and DHDA-114 . Note: Division signature is required for registration.
    This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to assist a dentist with operative chairside dental procedures in a clinical setting. Students will assist the dentist during a variety of procedures including amalgam and composite restorations.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Prepare instrument tray set-ups and operatories as requested by the dentist

    2. Position the operating team and patient for various procedures

    3. Place topical anesthetic, and assist the dentist with local anesthesia injections

    4. Maintain a clear operating field through the use of high-volume evacuation and air/water/spray syringe during various cavity preparations

    5. Mix and pass various cavity medications as requested

    6. Mix and pass various restorative materials, including amalgam and composite, to the dentist as requested

    7. Exchange instruments in the correct sequence during operative procedures using a single-handed technique

    8. Assist the operator with various finishing sequences

    9. Provide post-operative instructions to patients as necessary

    10. Record all procedures provided, onto patient charts, including anesthetics, medications and restorative materials

    11. Clean and disinfect operatories, and process all instruments and handpieces for sterilization

  
  • DAST-126 Dental Specialities

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092. Co-requisite: DAST-120 , DAST-121 , DAST-122 , DAST-123 , DAST-124 , DAST-125  and DHDA-114  
    This course of study introduces the dental assistant to specialty areas of dental practice. These specialities approved by the Council on Dental Education and Licensure and the American Dental Association include the following: dental public health endodontics oral and maxillofacial radiology oral and maxillofacial surgery orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics pediatric dentistry periodontics and prosthodontics. A brief introduction to forensic dentistry is included.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Define key terms 2. Describe the role of the dental assistant in dental public health 3. Describe the role the community serves in dental public health education 4. Describe dental public health role in research 5. Describe the administration of group/community dental care programs 6. Describe the role dental public health plays in the prevention and control of dental diseases in a community 7. Describe the function of endodontic therapy in preservation of natural teeth 8. Describe objective and subjective symptoms as they pertain to pupal involvement of a tooth 9. List indications and contraindications for endodontic therapy 10. Describe at least seven diagnostic methods used in endodontics 11. Identify instruments used for endodontic treatment 12. Describe the care and sterilization of endodontic instruments 13. Identify medicaments used in endodontic therapy to remove the pulp, sterilize the root canal, and seal the canal 14. Describe and simulate the process and steps of the pulpectomy procedure 15. Define the following terms: vital tooth. pulpotomy, pulpectomy, apicoectomy,hemisection, and root amputation 16. Define key terms 17. Describe the specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery and the patient treatment involved 18. Describe the referral process of a patient from a generalist to the oral surgeon 19. List the indications and contraindications for oral surgery 20. Identify and indicate the use of special instruments used for oral surgical procedures 21. Describe the sequence of and the need for maintaining a chain of asepsis throughout oral surgery procedures 22. Describe the procedure for the oral exfoliative cy1ologic examination 23. Describe the procedure for obtaining a biopsy of oral tissue 24. Prepare tray set-ups for specific surgical procedures 25. Explain various types of exdontia including routine extractions, complex extractions, multiple extractions, and root recovery 26. Present post-surgical instruction and rational to surgical patients 27. Discuss post-operative complications including prolonged bleeding, infection, and dry socket 28. Identify the term “implantology” 29. Identify and list the basic differences between endosseous and subperiosteal implantologys 30. Describe the role of the dental assistant in dental implantology 31. Discuss patient selection and treatment planning in implantology 32. Describe the surgical role and prosthetic treatment of dental implantology 33. Discuss the role of the dental assistant in maintenance procedures in implantology 34. Define key terms 35. Name the categories of orthodontic treatment 36. List the functions that may be delegated to the chair side assistant 37. Explain why it is important for the patient to assume responsibility in orthodontic treatment 38. Describe the facial habits that may adversely affect orthodontic treatment 39. Describe the principles involved in permanent tooth movement 40. Identify the types of removable appliances used in orthodontic treatment 41. Identify the instruments used in orthodontic treatment 42. Describe the technique of placing and removing separators archwires, and headgear 43.Define key terms 44. Be able to clean and polish removable appliances 45. Describe the role of the chairside assistant in the pediatric practice 46. Describe the role the parent or guardian plays in obtaining cooperation of the child patient 47. List the various age groups and considerations of treatment of each group 48. identify instrumentation and describe the use of each in operative dentistry for the pediatric patient 49. Describe the selection of adaptation and placement of a performed stainless steel crown 50. Describe the treatment of a fractured tooth 51. Define key terms 52. Define the practice of periodontics 53. Identify the indications and contraindications for periodontal treatment 54. List the local irritants to the periodontal tissues and their mechanism of action 55. Discuss the factors contributing to periodontal disease 56. Discuss the progress of the disease 57. Describe common periodontal treatment procedures, including scaling and root planning, subgingival curettage, gingivectomy, and the gingival flap 58. Identify instruments used specifically for periodontal treatment, including surgery 59. Define terminology specific to periodontal treatment and surgery 60. Outline post-operative instructions to the periodontal surgical patient 61. State two uses of the electrosurgery process 62. Describe the .basic procedure used when using the electrosurgery apparatus during crown and bridgework or periodontal surgery 63. List the equipment used for electrosurgery 64. State the basic principle of how the electrosurgery device works 65. Define key terms 66. Identify ingredients of periodontal dressings 67. Define terminology specific to suture removal 68. Describe the patient’s intraoral and extraoral factors that influence the consideration of fixed and removable prosthetics 69. List the indications and contraindications considered for fixed and removable prosthetics 70. List the components of a complete denture 71. List the components of a partial denture 72. List the components of a fixed bridge 73. Describe the steps in the construction of a removable and fixed prosthetics 74. Discuss the process of relining removable prosthetics 75. Describe the role the chairside assistant provides in the preparation and delivery of fixed and removable prosthetics 76. Describe the appointments necessary for the patient to receive a fixed or removable prosthetics 77. Describe the function of case plates and bit rims and the need for the “try-in” appointment in removable prosthetics 78. List and describe 7 necessary parts of a laboratory prescription 79. Describe the assistant’s role in providing patient education related to removable and fixed prosthetics 80. Define the term overdenture 81. List and explain 3 situations that may exist to make a patient a likely candidate for an overdenture 82. State 2 factors used when considering the construction of an overdenture 83. Identify the most common type of copings and attachments used for overdentures 84. Define key terms 85. Define key terms 86. Discuss the role the dental assistant serves in oral and maxillofacial radiology 87. Define key terms 88. Discuss the role the dental assistants serve in forensic odontology 89. Explain the importance of accurate patient records and radiographs to the identification of human remains 90. Explain the process of dental identification of human remains 91. Identify the annanentarium used in the identification of human remains 92. Explain the rationale for marking of dental prostheses and appliances 93. List the protocol for bite mark case management 94. Explain the significance of forensic odontology to public service
  
  • DAST-127 Dental Business Practices

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092. Co-requisite: DAST-120 , DAST-121 , DAST-122 , DAST-123 , DAST-124 , DAST-125 , DAST-126  and DHDA-114 . Note: Division signature is required for registration.
    An introduction to dental office management practices which includes scheduling and billing.  Employability opportunities, computer skills, interviewing techniques, and preparing a resume and cover letter will be included.  

    Course Outcomes
    1. Define their role as an Administrative Dental Assistant 2.Demonstrate elements of the communication process 3. Demonstrate correct dental office telephone techniques 4. Identify and discuss two correct letter & writing styles for dental office written correspondence 5. Discuss humanistic theories -how they relate to dental office patient relations 6. Discuss dental healthcare team communications - specifically organizational conflict and staff meetings 7. Complete exercises in the computerized management of clinical records 8. Identify solutions to common scheduling situations 9. Discuss factors to consider in appointment control 10. Complete computerized exercises on appointment scheduling 11. Review 3 types of patient recall systems 12. Identify different types of dental insurance 13. Identify ADA insurance coding (CDT) 14. Complete computer generated insurance claim forms. 15. Review inventory management systems 16. Demonstrate 5 steps when making collection calls 17. Identify the steps in designing dental office financial policies 18. Identify and discuss account receivable bookkeeping systems 10. Identify and discuss account payable bookkeeping systems 20. Discuss dental business office equipment 21. Demonstrate the use of a dental office practice management software program 22. Complete 3 literature review cards on practice management/ marketing articles using the www 23. Demonstrate and complete steps necessary to generate insurance claim forms using dental program software 24. Discuss and list career opportunities for Administrative Dental Assistants 25. Describe the types of practices and “other” dental employment opportunities where the business assistant might seek employment 26. Describe the steps in preparing for employment 27. Describe the steps in preparing for an interview 28. Be familiar with terms relating to employment 29. Produce a quality resume 30. Prepare a quality cover letter 31. Complete and assess computerized pre/post examinations 32. Use of graphical user interface 33. Use of word processing skills 34. Use of presentation software 35. Use of e-mail to send and receive messages electronically 36. Use of on-line research tool utilizing the internet 37. Define HIPPA 38. Discuss HIPPA privacy regulations and how it relates to electronic dental records
  
  • DAST-130 Operative Techniques Externship

    Credits 7 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092; DAST-120, DAST-121, DAST-122. DAST-123, DAST-124, DAST-125 and DHDA-114. Co-requisite: DAST-130C . Note: Division signature is required for registration.
    This course provides practice in a clinical setting in assigned dental offices in order to further practice skills learned in the Fall and Winter semesters plus a seminar session. The seminar will be conducted weekly with students to discuss the clinical extern experience. Students must come prepared each week to share positive dental office experiences through the use of class participation and journal entries.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Prepare individuals who possess the necessary knowledge, principles and clinical skills needed to function as a competent dental assistant 2. Prepare individuals who will pass the state examination given by the Board of dentistry of the Michigan department of Community Health-Bureau of Health Professions, and the national certification examination given by the dental Assisting National Board 3. Prepare individuals who will maintain the highest standards of practice in their role as credentialed dental assistants 4. Prepare highly trained dental assistants who will improve the overall quality of life in a multicultural community which would include the health care field
  
  • DAST-130C Operative Techniques III Clinical

    Credits 0 / 18 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092; DAST-120 , DAST-121 , DAST-122 , DAST-123 , DAST-124 , DAST-125  and DHDA-114  Note: Division signature is required for registration.

     

      Co-requisite: DAST-130  
    The clinical portion of DAST-130  Operative Techniques III.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Assist the dentist with a variety of restorative procedures. 2. Assist the dentist with a variety of procedures in the dental specialties. 3. Perform a variety of expanded functions on patients, including placement and removal of dental dam, fabrication, cementation, and removal of provisional restorations, removal of sutures, placing and carving amalgam restorations, packing retraction cord, and taking final impressions. 4. Perform a variety of patient care services, including patient data gathering, alginate impressions, patient preparation and education, and postoperative care. 5. Perform a variety of preventive services, including topical fluoride application and placement of pit and fissure sealants. 6. Expose, process and mount intraoral and extra-oral radiographs. Each student must complete at least two acceptable (minimum proficiency level of 85%) complete series of radiographs during the externship rotations, for DAST 130 credit. 7. Perform a variety of infection control procedures, following proper disinfection and sterilization protocol and use of personal protective equipment. 8. Perform a variety of laboratory skills. 9. Perform a variety of business office skills. 10. Demonstrate the ability to relay to patient pre and post- operative instructions. 11. Demonstrate the use of acceptable professional standards with regard to clinical attire, personal grooming, and communication and dental office staff and patients, work ethics and attendance.

  
  • DAST-131 Operative Techniques Bridge Externship

    Credits 6 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature is required for registration; Program Eligibility Requirements; Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092. Co-requisite: DAST-131C. Pre- or Co-requisite: DAST-120, DAST-121, DAST-122, DAST-123, DAST-124, DAST-125 and DHDA-114. NOTE: Student must have reliable transportation to dental offices and child care services where appropriate.
    A clinical setting in assigned dental offices in order to further practice skills learned in the fall capstone course and winter semesters, plus a seminar session.  The seminar will be conducted weekly with students to discuss the clinical extern experiences.  Students must come prepared each week to share positive dental office experiences using class participation.

    Course Outcomes
    • Assist the dentist with a variety of restorative procedures
    • Assist the dentist with a variety of procedures in the dental specialties
    • Perform a variety of expanded functions on patients, including placement and removal of dental dam, fabrication, cementation and removal of provisional restorations, removal of sutures, placing and carving amalgam restorations, placing and finishing class I composite restorations, packing retraction cord, and taking final impressions.
    • Perform a variety of patient care services, including patient data gathering, alginate impressions, patient preparation and education, and postoperative care.
    • Perform a variety of preventive services, including topical fluoride application and placement of pit and fissure sealants.
    • Expose, process and mount intraoral and extraoral radiographs and digital imaging.  Each student must complete at least two acceptable (minimum proficiency level of 85%) complete series of radiographs or digital images during the externship rotation, for DAST 131 credit.
    • Perform a variety of infection control procedures, following proper disinfection and sterilization protocol and use of personal protective equipment
    • Perform a variety of laboratory skills
    • Perform a variety of business office skills
    • Demonstrate the ability to relay to patient pre and post-operative instructions
    • Demonstrate the use of acceptable professional standards regarding clinical attire, personal grooming, and communication with dental office staff and patients, work ethics and attendance.
  
  • DAST-131C Operative Techniques Bridge Externship Clinical

    Credits 0 / 16 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092. Co-requisite: DAST-131.
    The clinical portion of DAST-131, Operative Techniques Bridge Externship.

    Course Outcomes
    • Assist the dentist with a variety of restorative procedures
    • Assist the dentist with a variety of procedures in the dental specialties
    • Perform a variety of expanded functions on patients, including placement and removal of dental dam, fabrication, cementation and removal of provisional restorations, removal of sutures, placing and carving amalgam restorations, placing and finishing class I composite restorations, packing retraction cord, and taking final impressions.
    • Perform a variety of patient care services, including patient data gathering, alginate impressions, patient preparation and education, and postoperative care.
    • Perform a variety of preventive services, including topical fluoride application and placement of pit and fissure sealants.
    • Expose, process and mount intraoral and extraoral radiographs and digital imaging.  Each student must complete at least two acceptable (minimum proficiency level of 85%) complete series of radiographs or digital images during the externship rotation, for DAST 131 credit.
    • Perform a variety of infection control procedures, following proper disinfection and sterilization protocol and use of personal protective equipment
    • Perform a variety of laboratory skills
    • Perform a variety of business office skills
    • Demonstrate the ability to relay to patient pre and post-operative instructions
    • Demonstrate the use of acceptable professional standards regarding clinical attire, personal grooming, and communication with dental office staff and patients, work ethics and attendance.

Dental Hyg/Dental Assisting

  
  • DHDA-114 Dental Radiography

    Credits 4 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092. Co-requisite: DHDA-114L, DAST-120, DAST-121, DAST-122, DAST-123
    Division signature is required for registration. The biology physics health and safety of radiology as well as the exposure processing mounting evaluation and interpretation of radiographs.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Historical background of radiology 2. Historical background of dental radiology 3. Basic principles and concepts of radiation 4. Component parts of the dental e-ray machine 5. Production of x-rays 6. Factors affecting the quality of the beam and image including digital radiology 7. The effects of ionizing radiation on living tissues 8. Radiation bio-effects, health and safety 9. Radiation protection procedures for the operator and patient 10.Selection of appropriate radiographic surveys, film size, speed, duplication, and record keeping 11. Quality assurance procedures 12. Viewing techniques, principles of interpretation 13. Normal anatomical structures 14. Panoramic and other extra-oral techniques 15. Examples of alternative imaging modalities and techniques 16. Evaluation of radiographs and problem solving solutions 17. Legal issues related to dental radiography
  
  • DHDA-114L Dental Radiography Lab

    Credits 0 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092; Program Eligibility Requirements. Note: Division signature is required for registration. Co-requisite: DHDA-114  
    Division signature is required for registration. The biology physics health and safety of radiology as well as the exposure processing mounting evaluation and interpretation of radiographs.

    Course Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course by following a routine procedure that meets stated protocols, the student will demonstrate competency and complete: 1. five complete series of radiographs on DXTTRS with percent accuracy as stated on the grade sheet. 2. one set of occlusal films on DXTTR and process films manually. 3. after practice, one CSX set of a “place/no expose films” with the laboratory instructor. 4. two series of radiographs on an adult. One must be a semi-edentulous patient, with percent accuracy as stated on the grade sheet. 5. one complete series on a child. A primary or transition dentition may be used, with percent accuracy as stated on the grade sheet. 6. 2 additional sets of bitewings (one horizontal and one vertical set) with percent accuracy as stated on the grade sheet on either patients or DXTTR. 7. one panoramic film with percent accuracy as stated on the grade sheet (pediatric or adult). 8. a process/product exam at the end of the semester to prove proficiency in selected tasks. 9. three timed mountings on a view box, each timed at 2 minutes, with 100% accuracy.

Dental Hygiene

  
  • DHYG-102 Aspects of Infection & Hazard Control in Dentistry

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Program Eligibility Requirements; Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092.
    A lecture course designed to introduce infection control procedures and guidelines in the dental office. OSHA MIOSHA CDC and ADA laws rules and regulations will be discussed.

    Course Outcomes
    1. OSHA, MIOSHA, CDC, and ADA guidelines, rules and regulations 2. The microbial world and its relationship to humans 3. Blood borne pathogens 4. Oral and respiratory diseases 5. Infection control rationale and regulations 6. Immunization 7. Protective barriers 8. Instrument Processing 9. Surface and equipment asepsis 10. Dental unit water asepsis 11. Aseptic techniques 12. Laboratory and radiographic asepsis 13. Waste management 14. Clinical asepsis protocol 15. Office safety: chemical, program and plans
  
  • DHYG-103 Oral Radiographic Interpretation

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Coordinator’s signature is required for registration; Program Eligibility Requirements; Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092.
    An advanced course in dental radiography emphasizing theory and application of theory in interpretation of dental radiographs. Included is treatment planning, patient education and legal issues delegated to charting and interpretation.

    Course Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course students will be able to accomplish the following tasks at a minimum of 80% success. 1. Apply learned interpretation skills to identify anatomic structures in intraoral radiographs, initially correlating diagrammatic information and the structure on the radiograph. 2. Apply learned interpretation skills to recognize anatomic structures on labeled diagrams. 3. Apply learned interpretation skills to identify anatomic structures in panoramic radiographs, initially correlating diagrammatic information and the structure on the radiograph. 4. Apply learned interpretation skills to begin to correlate anatomic distortions and technique errors in intraoral films, digital images and panoramic films. 5. Apply learned interpretation skills in order to recognize the appearance of dental materials in the radiographs. 6. Apply learned interpretation skills to identify foreign objects in radiographs. 7. Apply learned interpretation skills to identify errors in taking the panoramic radiograph, intraoral films and digital images. 8. Apply learned interpretation skills to begin to understand how to correct errors in taking panoramic radiographs, intraoral films, and digital films. 9. Apply learned interpretation skills to identify film handling and processing errors. 10. Apply learned interpretation skills to begin to know how to correct film handling and processing errors. 11. Apply learned interpretation skills to recognize variations in tooth number, size, shape, structure, acquired defects, eruption problems and altered tooth positions. 12. Apply learned interpretation skills to begin to identify pathology and other anomalies. 13. Apply learned interpretation skills to recognize multiple errors in the same image. 14. Apply learned interpretation skills to recognize and classify caries. 15. Apply learned interpretation skills to recognize and classify periodontal disease. 16. Apply learned interpretation skills to recognize abnormal features in the jaws. 17. Apply learned interpretation skills to recognize developmental or genetic related disorders, and review the most common pathologic abnormalities 18. Apply learned interpretation skills to recognize salivary glands. 19. Apply learned interpretation skills to recognize implants on radiographic images.
  
  • DHYG-110 Dental Anatomy

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092. Coordinator’s signature is required for registration; Program Eligibility Requirements.
    This course includes an overview of general dental terms and dental anatomy terminology. Includes in-depth analysis of tooth morphology of the primary and permanent dentitions and occlusion.

    Course Outcomes

          1. Define and use correct general dental and dental anatomy terminology.

          2. Describe the general and specific features of primary and permanent teeth and identify on a diagram, skull and tooth model.

          3. Define and describe occlusion, malocclusion, and identify each division of Angle classification on a diagram and occlusion model.

  
  • DHYG-113 Oral Radiology

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Coordinator’s signature is required for registration; Program Eligibility Requirements; Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092.
    The study of oral radiology encompasses the principles of radiology in the study of teeth and their surrounding structures as well as radiographic interpretation and patient treatment planning.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Historical background of radiology 2. Basic principles and concepts of radiation 3. Component parts of the dental e-ray machine 4. Production of x-rays 5. Factors affecting the quality of the beam and image including digital radiology 6. The effects of ionizing radiation on living tissues 7. Radiation bio-effects, health and safety 8. Radiation protection procedures for the operator and patient 9.Selection of appropriate radiographic surveys, film size, speed, duplication, and record keeping 10. Quality assurance procedures 11. Viewing techniques, principles of interpretation 12. Normal anatomical structures 13 Panoramic and other extra-oral techniques 14. Examples of alternative imaging modalities and techniques 15. Evaluation of radiographs and problem solving solutions 16. Legal issues related to dental radiography
  
  • DHYG-114 Oral Radiography Lab

    Credits 2 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite:  Coordinator’s signature is required for registration; Program Eligibility Requirements; Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092.
    This hands-on radiography lab allows the dental hygiene student to become entry-level proficient in the application of the principles of dental radiography.

    Course Outcomes
    1. The basic principles of radiography techniques for specific intra and extra oral films 2. Necessary factors demonstrating the quality of the beam and image production, including digital radiography 3. Importance radiation protection procedures for the operator and patient 4. The proper selections of appropriate radiographic surveys film size, speed, processing, du0plication and record keeping 5. Quality assurance procedures 6. Proper viewing techniques, basic and simple principles of interpretation 7. A basic understanding of normal anatomical structures 8. The evaluation of radiographic techniques and problem solving to make the proper corrections
  
  • DHYG-115 Head Neck and Oral Anatomy Lecture

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Coordinator’s signature is required for registration; Program Eligibility Requirements; Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092.
    A study of the head and neck and oral anatomy as it relates to the oral cavity. Anesthetic sites and techniques will be discussed.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify and describe the various structures and landmarks of the maxilla and mandible 2. Identify and understand the various muscle groupings, their innervation, blood supply, and their role in the oral cavity 3. Name and identify the location of various teeth, both primary and permanent, their individual functions and arrangement 4. Understand the concept of occlusion 5. Identify and understand the temporomandibular joint, its movement, and its relationship to the head and neck region 6. To integrate the total knowledge of the head and neck anatomy and tooth morphology into the function and development of the orofacial complex
  
  • DHYG-118 Oral Histology & Embryology

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092; Program Eligibility Requirements. Note: Coordinator’s signature required to register in this course.
    This course includes an overview of embryological development of the head and neck and microscopic anatomy of tissue of the oral cavity.

    Course Outcomes
    • Identify the development and structure of cells tissues and organs of the head and neck region.
    • Describe the structures and functions of cells, tissues and organs of the head and neck region.
    • Describe the development of the oral facial region.
    • Describe the development of the face and palate.
    • Identify the development process of the teeth.
    • Describe the properties and structure of enamel, dentin, cementum and pulp.
    • Describe the organization of the cells and list the functions of the periodontal ligament.
    • Describe the structure and function of the alveolar process and cementum.
  
  • DHYG-120 Oral Disease Prevention

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Coordinator’s signature required to register; Program Eligibility Requirements; Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076.
    An introductory course in nutrition and relationship to oral disease prevention. Counseling techniques for dental patients is included.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Discuss the dental caries process and its relationship to dietary intake 2. Gain an appreciation for the recommended dietary allowances for common food sources 3. Understand current food labeling 4. Explain the demineralization and remineralization process and its contribution to the development of dental caries 5. Understand the role of fluoride in the caries prevention process and discuss the advantages of fluoride to dental patients and make specific recommendations for fluoride treatment
  
  • DHYG-121 Dental Hygiene I

    Credits 6 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Coordinator’s signature is required for registration; Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092; DHYG-102. Co-requisite: Student must register in one section each of DHYG-115  and DHYG-121L  
    An introduction to preventative techniques and the development of necessary skills for deplaquing and debridement of teeth. Includes instruction in oral examination charting recording and application of topical fluoride. Patient education is introduced.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Define a philosophy of patient-centered care 2. Identify examples of patient-hygienist interactions that reflect the philosophy of patient-centered care 3. Recognize the major influences on the development of the dental hygiene profession over the past three decades 4. Recognize clinical practices that can be characterized as “technical/doing” versus “scientific thinking” versus a combination of those two approaches 5. Define professional culture 6. List at least 10 key components of dental hygiene’s professional culture
  
  • DHYG-121L Dental Hygiene I Lab

    Credits 0 / 8 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092.
    An introduction to preventative techniques and the development of necessary skills for deplaquing and debridement of teeth. Includes instruction in oral examination charting recording and application of topical fluoride. Patient education is introduced.

    Course Outcomes
    Objective 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the dental hygiene process of care necessary to lay a foundation for beginning dental hygiene practice. Objective 2: Utilize interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with diverse population groups and other members of the health care team. Objective 3: Prove competency of periodontal instrumentation and patient assessments utilizing infection and hazard control management at the novice level.
  
  • DHYG-122 Dental Hygiene II

    Credits 5 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092. Co-requisite: DHYG-122C  Note: Coordinators signature required to register in this course.
    An introductory course where students perform dental hygiene preventive procedures and patient education on patients from the community under supervision.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Determine and evaluate proper instrument sharpening techniques 2. Evaluate tobacco & chemical dependencies and the dental patient 3. Define and evaluate dentifrices 4. Discuss the use of chemotherapeutics and the delivery systems 5. Explain and discuss the etiology and treatment of dentinal sensitivity 6. Discuss and evaluate prevention and emergency management of dental trauma 7. Explain the care of dental appliances and associated tissue evaluation 8. Evaluate oral risks based on patient assessment 9. Discuss and evaluate the importance of understanding salivary dysfunction 10. Discuss neurological and sensory impairment of the dental patient 11. Explain how hormonal imbalances affect patient care 12. Discuss mental and emotional disturbances and its relationship to dental care 13. Identify immune system dysfunction and its role in oral care consideration.
  
  • DHYG-122C Dental Hygiene II Clinic

    Credits 0 / 8 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Program Eligibility Requirements; Coordinators signature required to register in this course; Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092. Co-requisite: DHYG-122  
    An introductory course where students perform dental hygiene preventive procedures and patient education on patients from the community under supervision.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Perform all Standards of Operation activities with 100% accuracy 2. Complete and evaluate patient health history, drug reference, and health update form with 100% accuracy 3. Determine radiographic history and used information in treatment planning. They will discuss with instructor and patient the need for radiographs and make proper recommendations 4. Prepare for and complete OHS, ISA, MUY, or MOY as assigned with 85% accuracy 5. Demonstrate periodontal charting, dental charting, and calculus detection activities with appropriate accuracy as stated on individual forms and as assigned. Determine how the above information applies to patient treatment planning 6. Prepare patient treatment plan for clinical appointments per faculty advisement 7. Complete patient partnership procedures with no more than one error 8. Perform Deplaquing and debridement using appropriate instruments and techniques 9. Demonstrate accurate and appropriate instrumentation techniques on assignment 10. Demonstrate Supragingival/Subgingival Debridement and/or stain removal with no more than 1 error 11. Demonstrate calculus detection with 85% accuracy 12. Demonstrate calculus removal with 85% accuracy 13. Demonstrate the ability to complete progress notes including treatment needs and recall information with no more than 1 error 14. Demonstrate Standards of Care with no more than 1 error 15. Complete the clinical student examinations with 80% accuracy
 

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