LC announces delayed start Monday due to inclement weather Laredo College has been carefully monitoring the forecasted weather for Webb County and the surrounding areas for next week. Due to inclement weather conditions, Laredo College will be implementing a delayed start on Monday, Jan. 26. Both campuses will open at 10 a.m. Students are asked to monitor CANVAS for updates from faculty. We encourage everyone in our community to remain vigilant and heed the advice of local authorities. For updates and additional information regarding college operations, please visit www.laredo.edu, follow Laredo College’s social media platforms, and download the Campus Shield app. Laredo College

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Registered Dental Assistant

Registered Dental Assistant
(RDA) Certification Program


The Dental Assisting Program prepares students for entry-level positions in one of the fastest-growing healthcare occupations. Students will learn dental assisting techniques with an emphasis on four-handed dentistry and the utilization of tray setups for general practice and specialty procedures. Clinical rotations are scheduled throughout the tenure of the program. Upon successful completion of this 100-contact-hour course, students will also earn CPR certification from the American Heart Association and will be authorized to take the Dental Assistant state certification exam from the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners. The classroom instruction reviews the necessary anatomy, terminology, legal, and ethical issues, as well as the policy and guidelines necessary to understand the scope of practice and the practical aspects of dental assisting. Topics include instrument identification, equipment maintenance, tooth structure and oral cavity anatomy, dental anesthesia, sterilization, and charting. The student will learn the steps necessary to assist the dentist while providing quality dental care within the community. The program includes a review of tooth charting, restorations, bridge implants, bitewing, panograph, periapical x-ray, and the mixing of dental cements.


Note: Students interested in a Health Certification Program must possess a high school diploma or GED, be proficient in English skills (reading, writing, and speaking), be at least eighteen (18) years of age, and have a clean criminal record.
Title Course From To Days Time Room
Dental Assistant DNTA 1053 S20 2/12/24 5/15/24 MW 6PM-10PM COHS B312
Dental Assistant DNTA 1053 M21 2/13/24 5/16/24 TR 6PM-10PM EG 132
Dental Assistant DNTA 1053 S20 9/9/24 12/9/24 MW 6PM–10PM COHS B312
Dental Assistant DNTA 1053 M20 9/10/24 12/10/24 TR 6PM–10PM EG 132
Dental Assistant  DNTA 1053 M20 2/17/25 5/21/25 MW 6PM -10PM COHS B312
Dental Assistant DNTA 1053 M20 6/3/25 8/26/25 TR 6PM -10PM EG 130

TBD: To be determined




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