Germanna offers a Certificate in Dental Assisting. The program consists of a combination of traditional and clinical learning modalities.

Admission Requirements
Submitting the Application
Competitive & Selective Admissions
Special Accreditation Status
Third-party Comments
Who Can Submit Comments
How Comments Can Be Solicited
Types of Comments Considered
Management of Comments

Traditional Program Requirements

First Semester

11 credits
  • SDV 101
  • BIO 145
  • ENG 111
  • PSY 200 or 230

Second Semester

13 credits
  • DNA 103
  • DNA 108
  • DNA 110
  • DNA 113
  • DNA 134

Third Semester

7 credits
  • DNA 190
  • DNA 114

Fourth Semester

9 credits
  • DNA 119
  • DNA 120
  • DNA 130
  • DNA 140

Background Check

Applicants are required to submit a criminal record history. Admission to the program is contingent upon the results of the background check. Misrepresentation on the application will result in dismissal from the program.

The results of your background check are posted to the vendor's website for you and your organizations to view them in a secure, tamper-proof environment.

Once admitted to the program, you will be required to complete a drug screening and submit other necessary information through our health portal.

Purchasing Your Check

  • You must purchase your background check through our contracted vendor, Viewpoint Screening
  • Sign up using your VCCS email address only
  • After signup, select "Background Check" and your method of payment

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This package is a Virginia Statewide Criminal Search, NW-Sexual Offender Index, NW-Healthcare Fraud & Abuse Scan, NW-Patriot Act, Social Security Alert, Residency History, and an Extensive Review.

More Information

TEAS test
Career opportunities
Blood-born pathogens

Code of Ethics

  • Abide by the bylaws and regulations
  • Maintain loyalty to the Association
  • Follow Association objectives
  • Respect members & employees, serve, and act cooperatively with them
  • Refrain from spreading malicious information regarding the ADAA
  • Utilize sound business principles related to the organization
  • Serve the Association and instill public confidence in it
  • Uphold high personal standards of conduct
  • Hold separate personal opinions from those endorsed by the ADAA
  • Refrain from acceptance of compensation from other members
  • Try to influence relevant legislation in a legal and ethical way

Contact Us

For questions about the dental pathways, please contact:

Stefanie Thompson
msraymundo-thompson@germanna.edu
(540) 834-1998

Location

Locust Grove Campus
Room 303

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