This certificate is designed to prepare students to apply to the Dental Hygiene Program at NHTI.
Students in this program must achieve a "C" or higher in all courses to graduate.
** Total program credits are presented as a range and may vary based on transfer coursework and elective selection. Students who complete all courses at RVCC follow the higher credit total. See Graduation Requirements for more details.
For the open elective courses, students should work with their advisor to choose one of the following: Healthcare Applications Open Elective Options
Notes: The AS in Dental Hygiene at NHTI does not require College Comp or Med Term to satisfy degree requirements for graduation; however, those courses are required to complete the healthcare applications certificate. For the Mathematics Elective, MATH 120C (Quantitative Reasoning) or higher is required; student will need to check with NHTI Admissions to determine which RVCC math course to take.
Notes: Both Intro to Psychology and Intro to Sociology are required for the Dental Hygiene Program at NHTI. The AS in Dental Hygiene at NHTI does not require Legal & Ethical Issues in Healthcare to satisfy degree requirements for graduation.
Recommended Elective Courses:
• BIOL 205R Microbiology
• ENGL 120C/ ENGL 120MC Communication or Communication: Mindful
• CHEM 125C Intro to General, Organic, and Biochemistry
• SOSC 101R Intro to Sociology