Title: Syllabus
Course: Dental Careers II (14054-II)

Copyright: 2026

Virginia Assignment Code: 8329

Suggested Grade Level: 12

Duration: 36 weeks

Hours: 280

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: 8328

CTSO: HOSA-Future Health Professionals

Course Description:

Building on skills attained in Dental Careers I, units of study in this course include medical emergencies, coronal polishing, oral pathology, dental radiology, nutrition, Schedule IV drugs and pharmacology, and advanced laboratory techniques. In addition to classroom instruction, students can participate in internships at local private dental offices and public health dental facilities, where they observe and/or participate in the delivery of dental care. During the program, students are eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) National Entry-Level Dental Assistant (NELDA) certification, which includes Radiation Health and Safety (RHS); Anatomy, Morphology, and Physiology (AMP); and Infection Control (ICE) exams. Upon successful completion, many students choose to continue their dental education at community colleges and universities. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.

Note: Students must provide their own transportation to all work-based learning clinical sites.

Note:

The Virginia Administrative Code regulates the class size for this course. For additional information, see 8VAC20-120-150, "Maximum class size," or contact the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education at cte@doe.virginia.gov.

Note:

This course has specific state laws and regulations from a governing medical board or agency. Please contact the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education prior to implementing this course. All inquiries may be sent to cte@doe.virginia.gov.

Credentials, Course Sequences, and Career Clusters/Pathways can be found here:

https://www.cteresource.org/career-clusters/health-science/dental-careers-ii/