{"id":412232,"date":"2024-08-27T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=412232"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T14:00:00","slug":"15-trainees-complete-the-Penn-Foster-Dental-Assistant-Program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/15-trainees-complete-the-Penn-Foster-Dental-Assistant-Program\/","title":{"rendered":"15 trainees complete the Penn Foster Dental Assistant Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

Through the Northern Marianas College\u2019s Area Health Education Center, 15 trainees completed the Penn Foster Dental Assistant Program, a curriculum designed to prepare students for a career in dental assisting.<\/p>\n

Over the past three months, trainees were able to complete 10 courses and 16 exams that covered a wide range of essential topics such as dental anatomy, materials, radiology, infection control, chairside assisting, pharmacology, ethics, and more.<\/p>\n

NMC sophomore and dental assistant trainee, Kinamarie Dela Cruz, expressed her interest in the dental field and how it led to her decision to enroll in the Dental Assistant Program.<\/p>\n

\u201cI saw this program as a great way to start and begin my learning process into a possible career path for me,\u201d she said. \u201cAfter receiving my certificate I want to find opportunities in which I can gain more experience working as a dental assistant, as well as applying the knowledge I\u2019ve gained through this program.\u201d<\/p>\n

Marian E. Miranda, a second-year NMC student and dental assistant trainee, shared her experience going through the Penn Foster Dental Program, \u201cAt first, I genuinely did not expect to be able to participate in this program given that admission was selective, but I am grateful to have been one of the selected students to join this summer\u2019s cohort! With the certification provided after completing this program, I plan to delve into exploring a career in dental assisting here in the CNMI,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Erica Davis, deputy director of Hawaii\/Pacific Basin Area Health Education Center, expresses, \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to have partnered with the Northern Marianas College to offer this dental assistant program to local students. The dedication and hard work of the trainees are truly inspiring, and we\u2019re confident they are well-prepared to embark on successful careers in dental assisting.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information on the Penn Foster Dental Assistant Training Program, contact the NMC Area Health Education Center at ahec@marianas.edu<\/a>. (PR)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Northern Marianas College\u2019s Area Health Education Center, in collaboration with Penn Foster College, trained 15 students in dental assisting. Participants learned about a variety of topics, including dental anatomy, materials, radiology, infection control, chairside assisting, pharmacology, and ethics.<\/p>\n

-NMC
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