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CDAA Continuing Education Spring 2008
*NEW* RHS Course Added
Radiation Health and Safety Course
Sponsored by the CT Dental Assistants Association
Sunday, March 9, 2008 - 8:00am to 5:00pm & Sunday, March 16, 2008 – 8:00am to 5:00pm
(Morning Coffee and Pastries Provided, Lunch on Your Own)
Courtyard Marriott, 4 Sebethe Drive, Cromwell, Connecticut 06416
Phone: 860-635-1001
*Registration deadline is Feb. 5, 2008*
Course Description: This two day course is designed for the semi-experienced to experienced dental assistant preparing for the DANB RHS examination. Participants are required to have basic knowledge of dental terminology and orofacial structures. The review of radiographic concepts and techniques includes: principles of the X-ray production; radiation physics; radiation biology and safety; processing techniques; processing and technique error identification; quality assurance; infection control; intraoral and extraoral techniques; and interpretation and mounting. The review is concluded with a comprehensive written examination used as a learning tool through discussion of test items. The course is meant to assist the participant through the review of key radiographic concepts and provide guidance to foster their study preparation.
About the Instructor: Gary L. Jacobs, CDA, RDH, BS Ed., MPA After obtaining his Associates Degree in Health Science from Tunxis Community College in 1980, Mr. Jacobs attended Central Connecticut State University to achieve a B.S. in education. In the fall of 1989 he began his graduate studies at the University of Hartford’s Barney School of Business where his studies culminated with a Master of Public Administration Degree. In 1994 Mr. Jacobs was offered a position at Edison Community College in Fort Myers, Florida. During his tenure at Edison Community College he assisted in the development of the College’s Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs. As faculty at ECC his teaching responsibilities included didactic and laboratory instruction in radiology for both the Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting Programs. In the summer of 2000 Mr. Jacobs relocated to Connecticut to accept a faculty position at Tunxis Community College and currently teaches Oral Radiography in the Dental Assisting Program. He currently serves as CDAA President-elect and has focused on Statewide legislative and educational initiatives to improve access to care for the residents of Connecticut along with his fellow Officers. Mr. Jacobs has volunteered to participate on the following Committees: EFDA Curriculum; Legislative Task Force; and Ad hoc Access to Care with the Department of Public Health to serve and promote the Dental Assisting Profession.
Disclaimer: The instructor or CDAA provide no guarantees to the successfulness of participants on the RHS DANB Examination.
Required Text: Haring, J. I., and Jansen, Laura, Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders, 3rd Edition. ISBN 13: 978-0-7216-1575-2,
ISBN 10: 0-7216-1575-9
Each participant is required to purchase their own text prior to the start of the course. Approximately 45 days before the scheduled course date Rittenhouse Books will send each participant a textbook order form. The form will include book order instruction via mail or website. As of 9/3/07 the price of the textbook with a 10% discount off the list price is $61.95 plus $4.95 for shipping and handling.
Disclaimer: The textbook price is subject to change.
Rittenhouse Books
511 Feheley Drive
King of Prussia, PA
610-277-1414
Course agenda/outline to be mailed to participant upon receipt of application and fee. It is recommended that participants complete readings for each date prior to the course presentation.
A minimum of 20 participants are required for the program. Consequently, CDAA reserves the right to cancel the course if minimum enrollment is not obtained.
*16 CEU's DANB Approved
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