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Essential Safety IRC(s)
For this program area, students must (1) be prepared to take and (2) be provided with an opportunity to achieve at least one of the listed Essential Safety Credentials.
| Certification | Certifying Organization | Postsecondary |
|---|---|---|
| OSHA 10 General Industry | OSHA | |
| CPR for Health Professionals | American Red Cross or American Heart Association | |
| CPR for Health Professionals | American Red Cross |
Essential Industry IRC(s)
All programs must (1) prepare all students in the program to take, and (2) provide an opportunity for them to achieve, at least one essential credential.
- Credentials on the essential list are included based on the following criteria:
- The certification must have high-value currency in the market, which can be gained through various processes including transparency initiatives, general awareness, endorsements and validations, regulations, hiring policies and practices, and/or procedures that can be used to translate the credential into academic credit.
- Must lead to improved hiring outcomes and/or increased earnings for students who attain the credential.
- Credentials required for employment in program field must be included.
| Certification | Certifying Organization | Postsecondary |
|---|---|---|
| National Entry Level Dental Assistant (NELDA) | Dental Assisting National Board |
Supplemental IRC(s)
Programs may choose to differentiate and expand upon their program by offering additional credentials.
Credentials listed as Supplemental/Specialized may include:
- Credentials that are endorsed by local or regional industry associations or workforce boards.
- Must be attainable for students in the program who master the competencies outlined in the relevant Career Technical Education Framework such as an advanced/stacked credential above the essentials.
- May be equipment, tool, software or process specific if valued by industry.
| Certification | Certifying Organization | Postsecondary |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | American Medical Technologists | X |
| Certified Dental Assistant | Dental Assisting National Board | X |
| Certified Dental Assistant - General Chairside | Dental Assisting National Board | X |
| Dental Assistant | American Medical Technologists | X |
| Certified Dental Assistant | Dental Assisting National Board | X |
| Certified Dental Assistant - General Chairside | Dental Assisting National Board | X |
| Certified Preventative Functions Dental Assistant | Dental Assisting National Board | X |
Certified Restorative Functions Dental Assistant - Restorative Functions | Dental Assisting National Board | X |
| Certified Restorative Functions Dental Assistant - Isolation | Dental Assisting National Board | X |
| Dental Support Technician Certification | American Medical Certification Association (One year full-time work experience required.) | X |
Certified Restorative Functions Dental Assistant - Anatomy, Morphology and Physiology | Dental Assisting National Board | X |
| Certified Orthodontic Assistant | Dental Assisting National Board | X |
| Certified Dental Technician | National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology | X |
| Certified Dental Assistant - Radiation Health and Safety | Dental Assisting National Board | X |
| Certified Restorative Functions Dental Assistant - Impressions | Dental Assisting National Board | X |
| Certified Restorative Functions Dental Assistant | Dental Assisting National Board | X |
| Certified Restorative Functions Dental Assistant - Temporaries | Dental Assisting National Board | X |
| Certified Dental Assistant - Coronal Polish | Dental Assisting National Board | X |
| Certified Dental Assistant - Infection Control | Dental Assisting National Board | X |
| Certified Dental Assistant - Sealants | Dental Assisting National Board | X |
| Certified Dental Assistant- Topical Fluoride | Dental Assisting National Board | X |