口腔卫生
Associate in Science (A.S.)
的 口腔卫生 Associate in Science (A.S.) degree 程序 at 美高梅 prepares you to go directly into a specialized career as a dental hygienist.
As a dental hygienist, you will work as part of a dental team in examining 病人 for signs of oral disease and providing preventative dental care. In addition to cleanings and X-rays, 医务人员 also administer sedation, assist with root canals, apply fluoride and sealants, and educate 病人 on ways to improve and maintain good oral health. 的 美高梅 dental hygiene 程序 prepares you to become licensed as a primary oral health care professional and is dedicated to helping you develop the specific skills you need to ensure that the highest quality of dental care is provided for 病人.
限制访问计划
This is a limited-access 程序. For admission requirements and updates, 程序 application and deadlines, visit the 健康科学 Division website.
Have questions, or want more information?
计划的细节
Program Overview and Degree Requirements
Review course descriptions, important dates and deadlines and other 程序s details in the official college catalog.
Alternative Ways To Earn Credit
Did you know that you may already be eligible to receive college credit toward this 程序? Check out these opportunities:
- Technical College Programs – Receive college credit toward this 程序 for completing 一个批准 Orange Technical College or Osceola Technical College 程序.
你想要站出来. We have a path to a bachelor's
Prepare for a supervisory or management role in your field with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Business and Organizational Leadership. After completing your A.S. degree, build on your skills and expand your career opportunities by continuing your education at 美高梅 and earning a bachelor's degree. We encourage you to meet with a career 程序 advisor to create your personalized 教育计划.
项目的长度
88个学分
卫生保健专家
证书
When you choose the Healthcare Specialist technical certificate as your secondary degree pathway, you will earn a workforce credential while completing prerequisite course credits, many of which are requirements for the selective admissions health career 程序s at 美高梅. Earning this certificate is an important first step in your career—your classes can help you become more valuable to our local health 照顾雇主.
职业前景
学习如何
- Clean 病人' teeth using scaling/polishing equipment
- Examine teeth for diagnosis and treatment by the dentist
- Expose and develop X-rays of teeth and gums
- Perform dental protective and preventative treatments related to oral hygiene
- Place pit and fissure sealants
就业前景
Challenging career opportunities are available mainly in private dental offices. 工作 is also available in public health agencies, school systems, hospitals and clinics. 就业 of dental 医务人员 is projected to grow much faster than the average 适用于所有职业. Ongoing research linking oral health to general health will continue to spur demand for preventative dental services, which are often provided by dental 医务人员.
潜在的职业
- 牙科保健师
平均工资范围
$40,000 - $45,000
就业率
的 average placement rate for 美高梅 A.S. degree and certificate 程序s ranges between 90 – 95%, according to the latest FETPIP data.
Steps for Admission to Program
- 参加一个 健康科学 Information Session. Please bring a copy of the 程序 guide for your desired track with you. 如果你 are not local and cannot attend the information session, review the 程序 guide and read the frequently asked questions for the 健康科学 程序s and degrees.
- 应用 to 美高梅.
- Complete required general education courses before applying to the 程序.
- Once your transcripts have been received and evaluated, and if you meet eligibility requirements, you can apply to the 程序.
会话信息
To learn more about this 程序, including application requirements, attend one of our information sessions. Please bring a copy of the 程序 guide with you. 如果你 are unable to attend, refer to the 程序 guide and the resources available at 健康科学.