2credit hour(s)Corequisite:DA 1101 + DA 1104 + DA 1107 + DA 1192 + DA 1193 + DA 1292 Introduction to the study of dental assisting procedures and preparation of the student for clinical assisting. Included topics: ergonomics, patient records, vital signs, delivery of dental care, disease transmission, infection control, principles and techniques of disinfection and sterilization, dental unit water lines, regulatory and advisory agencies, instrumentation, and pain management.