Certificate of Competency

Dental Lab Technician

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Plan Code
DLTDTC45
Career Pathway
Health Sciences
Program

Dental Lab Technician

CIP Code
51.0603
Program Learning Outcomes
  • Demonstrate business practices and procedures appropriate to managing or owning a dental laboratory business
  • Use work practices and safety protocols that promote a safe and sanitary environment
  • Apply general laboratory techniques to prepare and evaluate impressions and casts
  • Fabricate fixed porcelain-to-metal prostheses to advanced competency standards
  • Fabricate fixed Crown & Bridge prostheses to advanced competency standards
  • Fabricate partial denture prostheses to advanced competency standards
  • Practice within the legal and ethical framework of the profession
  • Fabricate custom impression trays, baseplates and bite rims
  • Fabricate complete denture prostheses (removable)
  • Fabricate a variety of orthodontic appliances
  • Collect diagnostic treatment data
Program Description
  • 4 quarter Certificate of Competency

General Education Requirements

Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.

Required Courses
Course Code
Title
Credits
5
Sub-Total Credits
17
Course Code
Title
Credits
5
Sub-Total Credits
18
Course Code
Title
Credits
5
Sub-Total Credits
17
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
13
Total Credits
65