Placement and Removal of Gingival Retraction

Please read:  Participants must comply with 1 (one) of the following: a. Hold an active dental hygiene license in Iowa; or b. Hold an active dental assistant registration, and comply with at least one of the following: (1) Be a graduate of an accredited school; or (2) Be currently certified by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB); or (3) Have at least three months of clinical practice as a registered dental assistant; or (4) Have at least three months of clinical practice as a dental assistant in a state that does not require registration Pre-instructional competency assessment: all participants must complete a preliminary written assessment at 75% Minimum number of total hours: Didactic hours: 2 Lab hours: 1 minimum of 3 experiences which may be office, laboratory, or combination Minimum number of patient experiences: Clinical/Patient: 5 patient experiences in the dental office under observational supervision Post-instructional competency assessment: Written assessment – 75% competency required Clinical assessment – all prescribed criteria must be met Continuing Education Units: 4 (2 didactic, 1 laboratory, and 1 clinical). This course must be completed within 6 months of registration. Valid email required. Please allow for up to 24 hours for an online course invite to be sent to your email. Contact the Health Coordinator with questions at 319-277-2490 or health@hawkeyecollege.edu.