Complete the following before applying to the Dental Assisting Program:

1. Enroll as a University of New Mexico-Gallup student.
2. Receive a Banner ID and UNM email address.
3. Visit the Financial Aid office to learn more about opportunities for financial support.
4. Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor.
5. NOTE:Individuals who have been convicted of a felony may not be eligible for licensure in the healthcare field. It is the applicant’s responsibility to contact the licensing board of the state where he/she plans to seek licensure to verify eligibility for licensure prior to making an application to the program.
6. RISK STATEMENT:All individuals interested in pursuing a career in Dental Healthcare should be aware that the dental field does have some risk of occupational hazards. The nature of the occupation could involve contact with infectious diseases (such as bloodborne pathogens), including AIDS, COVID-19, and Hepatitis. All students admitted to the program will receive proper instruction in standard precautions and the use of personal protective equipment to reduce the risk of blood and body fluid exposures.

Items to be submitted with the Dental Assisting Application:

1. Copy of ACCUPLACER scores for English and math. To take the ACCUPLACER, please see your advisor.
2. Copy of current vaccination record.
3. Proof of TB Testing.

Course Requirements

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Complete course requirements 

For Advisement: Contact the Advisement Center at 505-863-7706

Course transferability: Medical Terminology and BLS CPR are requirements in other health career programs and may transfer to those programs.