Health Science Medical Assistant

Continuing Education, Workshops and Events


More events coming soon!

 

 

DENTAL

Fabrication of Provisionals Acrylic Crown & Bridges

TBD | 9:00am - 2:00pm

This course will train Dental Assistants to fabricate provisional/ temporary crown and bridge restorations using standard techniques in impression taking for preparation of acrylic and Bis Acrylic materials temporary restorations.

For additional information, please contact Victoria Sanders at (310) 287-4464 or @email

DENTAL

32- Hour Dental Radiation Safety (Dental X-ray Certification)

  • Students must attend all four in-person sessions (including online lecture).
  • In-person lab/clinic are 8-5pm.

Cost: $475 (Please inquire about Group Pricing)

This course trains individuals in dental radiation safety using conventional and digital radiographs, mounting and developing of traditional x-rays. This course prepares students to operate dental radiographic equipment under the general supervision of a dentist. This course is approved by the Dental Board of California-and upon successful completion of the course, students will receive certification.

For additional information please contact:

Victoria Sanders at (310) 287-4464 or @email

DENTAL

Local Anesthesia Review for Registered Dental Hygienists / Dentists

TBD

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A CERTIFICATION COURSE- IT IS ONLY REVIEW.

This course will provide dental practitioners with a review of local anesthesia techniques in mandibular blocks, palatal injections and various techniques for profound anesthesia. It will also serve as a review in nitrous oxide sedation for use in dentistry. This course is open to dentistis, registered dental hygienists, and RDHAPs. Note that this is not a certification course.

For additional information please contact Victoria Sanders at (310) 287-4464 or @email

DENTAL

Ultrasonic Certification for RDAs (also, DAs preparing to take OA or RDA exam)

This 4-hour Course is approved by the Dental Board of California. Please be aware that only students that are OAs, RDAs, RDAEFs, or a DA that has all the requirements to take the RDA exam are allowed to take this course. (CCR, Title 16, Section 1070.5(b). 

TBD

The use of the Ultrasonic Scaler by the RDA to remove excess cement from coronal surfaces (above the gum line) of teeth in an Orthodontic setting. This course is approved by the Dental Board of California, and students successfully completing the course will receive an Ultrasonic Scaler Certificate.

Cost: $175 (Please inquire about Group Pricing)

For additional information please contact:

Aaron Benitez, RDA, MSDH @email

Victoria Sanders at (310) 287-4464 or @email

DENTAL

Coronal Polishing

Board-Approved Program for Registered Dental Assistants

12-Hours Course (Students must attend all three sessions)

Cost: $275 (Please inquire about Group Pricing)

This course will train the Dental Assistant in coronal polishing techniques for dentistry and prepare Dental Assistants to take the RDA exam. This course is approved by the Dental Board of California, and students successfully completing the course will be certified.

For additional information please contact:

Victoria Sanders at (310) 287-4464 or @email

DENTAL

Pit and Fissure Sealants 

Board-Approved Program for Registered Dental Assistants

16-Hours Course 

Cost: $375 (Please inquire about Group Pricing)

Registered Dental Assistants or Dental Assistants preparing to take RDA exam, will learn about the placement of dental pit and fissure sealants from a team of experienced instructors who are dental hygienists and dental assistants. This 16-hour course is approved by the Dental Board of California, and students who attend and successfully complete it will receive a certification from the Dental Board of California.  You must be a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to take this class. 

For additional information please contact:

Victoria Sanders at (310) 287-4464 or @email

DENTAL

Pit & Fissure Sealants AND Coronal Polishing

Board-Approved Program for Registered Dental Assistants

Both certifications for a low price!

Cost: $462 (Please inquire about Group Pricing)

Registered Dental Assistants and Dental Assistants preparing to take RDA exam, will learn about the placement of dental pit and fissure sealants from a team of experienced instructors who are dental hygienists and dental assistants. This 16-hour course is approved by the Dental Board of California, and students who attend and successfully complete it will receive certification from the Dental Board of California.  You must be a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to take this class.  This course will also train Registered Dental Assistants in coronal polishing techniques for dentistry. This course is approved by the Dental Board of California, and students successfully completing the course will be certified.

For additional information please contact:

Victoria Sanders at (310) 287-4464 or @email

DENTAL

Dental Board Certified 8-hour Infection Control

Cost: $225 (Please inquire about Group Pricing)

This course trains individuals interested in a career in dental assisting in infection control skills and techniques according to OSHA guidelines and state laws and regulations. It prepares them to work safely in a dental office. This course is approved by the Dental Board of California and students successfully completing the course will obtain certification.

 

Saturday, January 4th, 2025

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

ID : 45478 - HEALTH SCIENCES: DBC-approved 8-Hour Infection Control in a Dental Setting (DBA Approval #IC 96)

https://westlac.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=45478&int_category_id=0&int_sub_category_id=0&int_catalog_id=0

For additional information please contact:

Victoria Sanders at (310) 287-4464 or @email

HEALTHCARE

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

Sunday, January 5th, 2025

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

$80.00

ID : 45490 - CPR for Dental Assisting Students and Healthcare Providers

https://westlac.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=45479&int_category_id=0&int_sub_category_id=0&int_catalog_id=0

 

For additional information please contact Victoria Sanders at (310) 287-4464 or @email

NURSING and DENTAL

Infection Control / Patient Safety / Patient Care

For Certified Nurse Assistants and RDHAP

TBD

Students will learn how to protect themselves against blood borne pathogen (1hr) and patient safe handling and fall prevention in the elderly (2 hrs), and caring for patients with dysphasia or aspiration precaution (1hr).

For additional information please contact Victoria Sanders at (310) 287-4464 or @email

Contact

Victoria Sanders
Email: @email
Phone: (310) 287-4464

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