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Nursing Assistant 30543300

3.00 credits

Nursing

Prepares learners to perform basic nursing skills under the supervision of a nurse for job entry as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) or a home health aide (HHA) in health care agencies. Face-to-face and hybrid classroom, campus lab and clinical instruction are offered at various nursing homes and hospitals throughout the district. Students need to submit an application and complete background check.

3 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#03 Fall	Open	08/05/2025 – 09/16/2025	08/05/2025	In-Person	Northcentral Technical College CLINICAL - Off Campus	Aug 5 – Aug 28 Thursday, Tuesday 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM MOBILECLRM - Mobile Classroom Candace Hinz Sep 2 – Sep 11 Thursday, Monday, Wednesday 04:00 PM - 09:30 PM CLINICAL - Off Campus Candace Hinz Sep 16 Tuesday 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM MOBILECLRM - Mobile Classroom Candace Hinz	View Rates
#08 Fall	Open	09/22/2025 – 11/10/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Northcentral Technical College CLINICAL - Off Campus	Sep 22 – Oct 15 Monday, Wednesday 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM MOBILECLRM - Mobile Classroom Candace Weinzinger Oct 20 – Nov 5 Monday, Wednesday 04:00 PM - 09:30 PM CLINICAL - Off Campus Candace Weinzinger Nov 10 Monday 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM MOBILECLRM - Mobile Classroom Candace Weinzinger	View Rates
#11 Fall	Waitlist	10/07/2025 – 12/02/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Medford Off Campus Medford Campus	Oct 7 – Nov 4 Thursday, Tuesday 04:00 PM - 10:00 PM M135 - Nursing Lab - Medford Campus Karen Simington Nov 6 – Nov 25 Thursday, Tuesday 04:00 PM - 09:30 PM Medford Off Campus Karen Simington Dec 2 Tuesday 04:00 PM - 10:00 PM M135 - Nursing Lab - Medford Campus Karen Simington	View Rates

Dental Pharmacology 10508114

2.00 credits

Dental

Prepares student dental hygienists to select safe and effective patient premedication and within the scope of dental hygiene practice. Students will also learn to recognize potential pharmacological contraindications for specific patients and to take measures to avoid negative impact or alert other members of the dental team to possible negative impact.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02CC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Colby Community College - Kansas	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Monday 12:00 PM - 01:50 PM Colby Community College - Kansas - Janis Ciskowski	View Rates

Community Dental Health 10508115

2.00 credits

Dental

Prepares the Dental Hygienist student to play a proactive role in improving the dental health of community members of all ages. Students perform and interpret dental health research to determine community dental health needs. They also participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of a community dental health program.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02CC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Colby Community College - Kansas	Sep 8 – Dec 15 Monday 09:00 AM - 10:50 AM Colby Community College - Kansas - Tanya Ponik	View Rates

Dental Hygiene Process 3 10508112

5.00 credits

Dental

This clinical course builds on and expands the technical/clinical skills student dental hygienists developed in Dental Hygiene Process II. In consultation with the instructor, students apply independent problem-solving skills in the course of providing comprehensive care for calculus case type I, II and III patients and case type 0, I, II and III patients. Dental Hygiene Process III introduces root detoxification using hand and ultra-sonic instruments, laser bacterial reduction, selection of dental implant prophylaxis treatment options and administration of chemotherapeutic agents. Students also adapt care plans in order to accommodate patients with special needs.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#03CC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Colby Community College - Kansas	Aug 25 Monday 07:00 AM - 10:50 AM Colby Community College - Kansas - Debra Koziel Aug 29 Friday 07:30 AM - 12:30 PM Colby Community College - Kansas - Debra Koziel	View Rates

Dental Hygiene Process 1 10508105

4.00 credits

Dental

Introduces Dental Hygiene students to the basic technical/clinical skills required of practicing Dental Hygienists including use of basic dental equipment, examination of patients and procedures within the dental unit. Under the direct supervision of an instructor, students integrate hands-on skills with entry-level critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The course also reinforces the application of Dental Health Safety skills.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02CC Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 12/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Colby Community College - Kansas	Aug 26 – Dec 16 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 09:50 AM Colby Community College - Kansas - Janis Ciskowski	View Rates

Dental Radiography 10508103

2.00 credits

Dental

Prepares dental auxiliary students to operate radiographic equipment and expose bitewing, periapical, extra oral, and occlusal images. Emphasis is placed on protection against x-ray hazards. Students also produce, mount, and evaluate dental images for diagnostic value. This course also provides the background in radiographic theory required for students to make informed decisions and adjustments.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#03CC Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 12/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Colby Community College - Kansas	Aug 26 – Dec 16 Tuesday 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM Colby Community College - Kansas - Jana Swenson	View Rates

Oral Anatomy, Embry, Histology 10508102

4.00 credits

Dental

Prepares Dental Hygienist students to apply detailed knowledge about oral anatomy to planning, implementation, assessment and evaluation of patient care. Students identify distinguishing characteristics of normal and abnormal dental, head and neck anatomy and its relationship to tooth development, eruption and health.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02CC Fall	Open	08/27/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Colby Community College - Kansas	Aug 27 – Dec 17 Wednesday 08:00 AM - 10:50 AM Colby Community College - Kansas - Jana Swenson	View Rates