This course is designed to provide the student with instruction and practice to perform the clinical competency in the following intra-oral functions approved by the Minnesota Board of Dentistry: taking radiographic exposures, performing mechanical polishing, taking preliminary impressions and bite registrations, applying topical fluoride, placing and removing periodontal dressing, removing excess cement, monitoring nitrous oxide-induced patients, induction of nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation, removing excess bond from orthodontic appliances with rotary instruments and applying pit and fissure sealants. In addition the following intra-oral functions are taught and practiced to laboratory competency: removing sutures, preliminary adaptation of temporary (provisional) crowns, performing selected orthodontic functions, applying bleaching agents and performing approved endodontic procedures.

In this course students will learn the structure of the nail, how to recognize various disorders and which disorders can be serviced in the salon.

This course covers the theory, operation, installation, hardware, software and practical applications of programmable logic controllers (PLC). Basic PLC programming techniques for counters, timers and sequencers will be presented.

This course introduces basic electric heating, gas, oil, heat pump and cooling system installation and control. Topics include installing wiring for heating and air conditioning systems, replacing controls, measuring instruments and schematic interpretation.

This course covers various faucets and fixtures used in plumbing, including residential and commercial fixtures, their installation and application.

This course explores the role of surgical technologists. Fundamental principles of asepsis, professionalism, communication, universal precautions, the surgical team, operating room environment and patient care concepts are introduced.

This course explores topics in the health care industry as they impact the medical administrative professional. Students will have the opportunity to focus on local, regional or national topics in preparation for a medical office career. Students will learn to appropriately present their acquired skills, knowledge and personal attributes to prospective health care employers.

This course introduces dental hygiene students to basic drug categories, pharmacological pain control principles and various anesthesia techniques, with special emphasis on a succinct accounting of drugs as they relate to dentistry.

This course prepares students for oral, written and non-verbal business communication skills and competencies required within the workplace. Students will apply proper business formats in memos, letters and other business documents using the direct, indirect and persuasive approaches in both formal business and social business style formats. The principles of grammar, punctuation, spelling and word usage will be applied and developed to gain a greater mastery to impart information professionally while matching style and tone in business writing. Other topics may include strategies for internal and external communication situations, audience analysis and communication through technology individually or within teams.

This course provides an introduction to the principles of mechanics, including equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies; distributed forces, centroids and centers of gravity; moments of inertia of areas; analysis of simple structures and machines; and various types of friction.