This course prepares Dental Assistant students to operate x-ray units and expose bitewing, periapical, extra oral, and occusal radiographs. Emphasis is placed on protection against x-ray hazards. Students also process, mount, and evaluate radiographs for diagnostic value. In this course, students demonstrate competency on a manikin. In addition, students expose bitewing radiographs on a peer, role-play patient.

This course prepares Dental Assistant students to handle and prepare dental materials such as liners, bases, cements, amalgam, resin restorative materials, gypsum products, and impression materials. They also learn to take alginate impressions on manikins and clean removable appliances.

Covers techniques of verbal and non-verbal communication. Presentation techniques in informative, demonstrative, persuasive and impromptu situations are stressed.

This course prepares dental assistant students to chart oral cavity structures, dental pathology, and restorations to and to assist a dentist with basic dental procedures including examinations, pain control, amalgam restoration, and cosmetic restoration. Students will also develop the ability to educate patients about preventative dentistry, brushing and flossing techniques, and dental procedures, using lay terminology. Throughout the course, students will apply decoding strategies to the correct use and interpretation of dental terminology.

The Mock Board Theory course is designed to prepare the student for the written portion of the Wisconsin Cosmetology state board exam. Students will acquire study skills and practice test taking skills on computers to retain information necessary to successfully pass the exam. Students will complete a final written exam for the Cosmetology program.

In this course, students explore the Gateway Technical College community. They examine college resources and services, investigate skills that lead to academic success, and identify strategies for achieving educational and personal goals.

In this course, students will be required to perform all client service skills in the student salon, with the concentration and evaluation being on the performance of shampooing skills.

Reviews the fundamentals of grammar. Emphasizes practical application of English in business correspondence.

The Mock Board skills course is designed to prepare the student for the practical portion of the Wisconsin Cosmetology State Board exam. Students will practice Practical skills on mannequins to gain accuracy and speed in each service area required to successfully pass the exam. Students will complete a final practical exam for the Cosmetology program.

In this course, students will be required to perform all client service skills in the student salon, with the concentration and evaluation being on the performance of hairstyling and finishing techniques.