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2019-2020 College Catalog 
    
2019-2020 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Dental Radiology


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Dental Radiology

NON-CREDIT PROGRAM

This one (1) day, non-credit healthcare training prepares the dental office employee/dental assistant/trainee to apply for a Mississippi radiology permit.  Upon successful completion of the program and obtaining the permit, the graduate is eligible to pursue additional opportunities in the dental field related to radiologic procedures.

Course Description: This course prepares those individuals who are currently working or trained in the dental field to become registered dental radiographers, including learning basic principles of X-ray generation, image formation, biological effects of radiation, radiation protection, infection control, film processing and film mounting, intra-oral, extra-oral and panoramic radiographic technique, patient management and special problems. Cost: $200 - can be paid at any MGCCC Business Office. (Application fee for the dental permit IS NOT included in course fee.)

*The MGCCC Non-Credit Refund Policy is on the Registration form.*

Steps for admission into the program:

I.  Dental Radiology:

a)  Complete the MGCCC Registration Form for Non-Credit Healthcare Courses  listing Dental Radiology as the course name and include a listed course date of interest (can be found on the website under Pathways/Health Sciences/Non-Credit courses or at any campus location).

b)  Provide evidence of employment in a dental clinic/office/school.

c)  Bring the form and proof of employment/training to the Continuing Education Coordinator located at the Bryant Center (you must provide a valid email address on the registration form).

d)  Once you receive an email confirming registration with the date, time and location, you can pay the $200 course fee at any MGCCC campus business office.

e)  Enrollment is based on a first come first serve following submission of the:

  1. Non-credit Registration form
  2. Submission of proof of dental experience or training
  3. Full course payment.

Note: MGCCC reserves the right to substitute instructors, change class schedules, and cancel programs due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen circumstances.

For additional information regarding healthcare continuing education courses, please contact:

A’Kendal Woodard
Administrative Assistant
Simulation Center/Continuing Education
Office: 228-267-8648
Email: akendal.woodard@mgccc.edu

Jessica Fudge, BMSc, RT (R) (CT)
Continuing Education Coordinator
Bryant Center
Office: 228-267-8676
Email: jessica.fudge@mgccc.edu


 

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