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Table of Contents
Section 1
Introduction1
Overview of IDPH2
Structure of IDPH3
IDPH Services4
Implementation of Services5
Checkpoint6
Mental Health Technician Overview7
Mental Health Technician Training8
Emergency Medical Technician Overview9
Emergency Medical Technician Training10
Certified Nurses Aide Overview11
Certified Nurses Aide Training12
Certified Medical Assistant Overview13
Certified Medical Assistant Training14
Radiology Technician Overview15
Radiology Technician Training16
Dental Assistant Overview17
Dental Assistant Training18
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Overview19
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Training20
Checkpoint21
WBL Connections22
Statewide Programs23
More Career Pathways24
IDPH in our Communities25
Summary Checkpoint26
Acknowledgments27
Student Feedback28
Section 2
Conclusion30
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Section 1: Dental Assistant Overview Page 17
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Works closely with patients and under the supervision of a dentist before, during, and after dental appointments, treatments, or consultations. Assists with scheduling appointments, setting up equipment, preparing patients for treatments, and keeping records for dentists and other dental health professionals. Assists during some dental or minor surgical procedures.
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Knowledge/Skills Medical and Dental Care Medical and Office Software Active Listening and Communication Documenting and Processing Information Customer and Personal Service Attention to Detail
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Similar Roles/Titles Dental Assistant, Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA), Orthodontic Assistant (Ortho Assistant), Orthodontic Technician |
Typical Work Environments Hospital, Center, Office, Clinic, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Hospice, Lab, Community, Home |
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Median Salary ~$41,000 ($12 - $18/hour) |
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Iowa's Workforce Capacity 2,970 |
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Annual Iowa Job Openings 400 |
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