Orange Coast College PILATES/DANCE CONDITIONING INSTRUCTOR DENTAL ASSISTING— REGISTERED CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION The Pilates/Dance Conditioning Instructor Certificate of Specialization prepares the student to teach in a privately owned dance, fitness or Pilates studio, recreational facility, or health club. The student takes theory and technique courses on Pilates apparatus taught by Pilates certified specialists and learns methods to determine appropriate conditioning programs for people of all ages and physical conditions. DENTAL ASSISTING-REGISTERED Dental assisting is a challenging field requiring skills in chairside assisting, which includes manual dexterity, dental radiology, preventive therapy, patient management, receptionist duties, expanded functions and office management. To prepare the student for employment, instruction uses both classroom work with a variety of instructional methods (lecture, lab/demonstration, independent and group projects), and internship experiences in dance and fitness facilities. Qualified dental assistants find employment opportunities in a variety of set- tings such as private dental offices, specialty practices, federal or state dental programs and dental schools. The Dental Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of approval. The commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. Program Outcomes Upon completion of this certificate the student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate and/or identify beginning through advanced Pilates exercises for mat and apparatus. 2. Describe the basic principles of Pilates and explain their relevance to a Pilates program. 3. Design a lesson plan for a Pilates mat and apparatus class. 4. Teach a Pilates class using appropriate cueing and demonstration. 5. Identify common alignment problems and describe proper modifi- cations and/or solutions. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. The program is also approved by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Dental Board of California, 2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1550, Sacramento, CA 95815. RDA functions are taught to laboratory competency and clinical competency where applicable. A list of laboratory and clinical competencies are available upon request. Students must complete all required courses with a grade of “C” or better. Required prerequisite: Current First Aid/CPR certification Required Courses Course Units Pilates Mat Work Kinesiology for Dance Pilates Methodology Pilates as a Profession Pilates Apparatus & Mat Work Level 1 Pilates Apparatus & Mat Work Level 2 Pilates 3-4 Pilates Internship I Pilates Internship II Select three (3) units from the following: Strength & Stretch Conditioning for Dance Yoga for Dancers Dance Workout/Maturing Body Gyrokinesis® DANC DANC DANC DANC DANC DANC DANC DANC DANC A108 A119 A129 A151 A152 A153 A208 A215 A217 1 3 2 1 2 2 1.5 1 1 Subtotal: 14.5 DANC DANC DANC DANC DANC A106 A107 A115 A118 A139 .5-2 .5-2 .5-2 .5-2 .5-2 3 Total: Suggested electives: Anatomy-Physiology Dance Profession Seminar Dance Methodology Intro to Adapted P E Fitness & Health Movement Analysis Strength & Conditioning/Theory 102 BIOL DANC DANC KIN KIN KIN KIN A221 A205 A210 A201 A270 A272 A280 17.5 4 2 3 2.5 3 3 3 Program application process is accomplished by taking program prerequisite, Allied Health A010. This short-term course is mandatory for all prospective program applicants. See current class schedule for specific course meeting times. The Dental Assisting Registered program starts only in the fall semester of every school year. This program is a sequential program. All fall semester courses must be taken concurrently in the fall semester. All spring semester courses must be taken concurrently in the spring semester. Program Outcomes: The outcome of the program is to meet the needs of the local health care com- munity by preparing students for employment as a professional and competent registered dental assistant. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN DENTAL ASSISTING Dental Assisting, Registered Dental Assisting CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT Required prerequisite: Health Occupations Medical Terminology ALH ALH A010 A111 .5 3 3.5