Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Career Studies Certificate in Health Professions: Introduction to Dental Hygiene

Career Studies Certificate
Virginia Western Community College

This career studies certificate provides a pathway for completing the prerequisite courses and general education requirements for the restricted admissions Dental Hygiene AAS program. It also prepares students to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification exam.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree This curriculum is designed to academically prepare students to apply for the restricted admissions AAS Dental Hygiene program and to gain a job ready skill in health professions. Students will either prepare to take the National Registry of EMT certification exam or prepare to work in a medical office.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

Applicants must meet the requirements for admission to credit-level coursework established by the college. Applicants must submit a program and college application for admission into this program.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Virginia Western Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses This curriculum is designed to academically prepare students to apply for the restricted admissions AAS Dental Hygiene program and to gain a job ready skill in health professions. Students will either prepare to take the National Registry of EMT certification exam or prepare to work in a medical office. Students should be aware that completion of this program does not guarantee admission into the AAS Dental Hygiene program. Students who do not demonstrate readiness for college-level English will be required to select appropriate EDE 10 or ENG 111/EDE 11* coursework in consultation with an advisor. Students must maintain a grade of C or better in all courses in order to qualify for admittance into the restricted admission program. A “C” or better is not required to complete this CSC. Students planning to apply for the AAS restricted admissions health programs should be aware that any grade lower than a “C” will not meet the requirements of those programs. It is advised that any course repeats to improve grades be done while in the Pre-Health CSC before applying to the AAS program. In order to successfully complete the AAS programs, all courses require a grade of “C” or better for completion. Upon admission to one of the AAS selective admissions health programs, students are responsible for understanding the policies and procedures of their individual program as it may affect their program progression. Students who do not demonstrate readiness for the college-level math will be required to select appropriate MDE coursework in consultation with an advisor. Program Notes: Students must maintain a grade of C or better in all courses in order to qualify for admittance into the restricted admission program. A “C” or better is not required to complete this CSC. Students planning to apply for the AAS restricted admissions health programs should be aware that any grade lower than a “C” will not meet the requirements of those programs. It is advised that any course repeats to improve grades be done while in the Pre-Health CSC before applying to the AAS program. In order to successfully complete the AAS programs, all courses require a grade of “C” or better for completion. Upon admission to one of the AAS selective admissions health programs, students are responsible for understanding the policies and procedures of their individual program as it may affect their program progression.
Doing More With Your Degree This curriculum is designed to academically prepare students to apply for the restricted admissions AAS Dental Hygiene program and to gain a job ready skill in health professions. While not designed for transfer, students interested in transferring should verify program requirements with specific institutions.
Program Successes & Highlights
Related Programs & Certifications
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On Completion You Are Ready For
Credential
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene
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Program Credit Requirements
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Career Studies Certificate in Health Professions: Introduction to Dental Hygiene
27
Career Studies Certificate in Health Professions: Introduction to Dental Hygiene
27
Health Professions: Introduction to Dental Hygiene
27
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Up to 20 credits may be transferred in to this program. A GPA of 2.0 or greater is required for graduation.
NAS 2
3
NAS 2
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIO 101
4
BIO 101 RQ
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SDV 101 - Orientation to Health Professions
2
SDV 101 - Health Professions
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 111
3
ENG 111 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PSY 230 or PHI 220
3
PSY 230 or PHI 220
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
BIO 141 or EQUIVALENT
4
BIO 141 RQ
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
JOB SKILL OPTION (7-8cr)
7
Job Skill Option
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Job Skill Option
7
Earn 7 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Certification Option
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Job Skill Option
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
HLT 105 or EQUIVALENT
1
HLT105 or EQUIVALENT RQ
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
BIO 142 or BIO 150
4
BIO 142 or BIO 150
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
GPA Req PreDent 118-01
27
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion To discuss how your previous degree can be incorporated into your new long term goals, please meet with an advisor.

The required CPR certification is American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR which includes hands-on training with infant, child, adult and AED.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School To discuss how your previous degree can be incorporated into your new long term goals, please meet with an advisor.
Credit for Prior Learning Yes
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Virginia Western Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Students - Apply Here
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Transfer Student Aid
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Number of Transfer Students
519
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Virginia Western Community College's service region includes the cities of Roanoke and Salem, along with Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. Virginia Western was the first college established in the Virginia Community College System, in 1966, and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of more than 8,500 students in credit courses and more than 1,200 enrollments in accelerated career training and continuing education courses.
Transfer Student Catalog Year A student's catalog year is determined by their first semester of attendance in the major.
First Year Student Catalog Year A student's catalog year is determined by their first semester of attendance in the major.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions https://www.virginiawestern.edu/transfer/transfer-agreements/
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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Careers Where This Degree Applies
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This program could not be matched to any related careers. Please contact the institution for assistance with matching this program to careers.

Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 27 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Career Studies Certificate in Health Professions: Introduction to Dental Hygiene at Virginia Western Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 2 semesters or 1 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $161 Per Credit $4,347 $0 $4,347 Includes Dual Enrollment
Fees
Fees $15 Per Credit $405 0 $405
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.