Division of Health Sciences
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The Maxillofacial Assistant Program is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a specialized area of Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery. The content of the program includes extended theory and clinical hours to provide the training and education to meet required industry safety standards, meet national recommended standards, and provide patients with technicians who are properly trained. Graduates from this program will not only be able to work in a dental office, but a hospital operating room as well.
Admission Requirements
Applicants seeking admission to Health Profession programs are considered on an individual basis. Student seeking admission to the Maxillofacial Assistant program will be evaluated by GPA and total number of college-level credits completed at MassBay. Priority for admission is given to current MassBay students. Applicants must also meet all other required course prerequisite for the program. Minimum eligibility for admission to this program includes:
- High School diploma or equivalent, or Associate Degree or higher
- Evidence provided of a background in the medical or dental fields i.e., nursing (RN, PN), dental assistant, dental hygienists, surgical technology, physician, Certified Nurse Assistant or Central Processing.
- MassBay Placement into Introductory Algebra (MA 95 ) or completion of Basic Math Studies (MA 90 ) with a grade of C or higher.
- MassBay placement into College Writing (EN 100 ) or completion of Intro to Language (EN 90 ) with a grade of C or higher.
- Successful completion of Reading Assessment Test with a score of 72 or higher.
Upon acceptance into the Maxillofacial Assistant program, students are expected to attend a program-specific orientation. Students in the program are required to obtain certain immunization and health records and submit documentation thereof by published deadlines which are program-specific and determined by clinical rotation start dates. A complete list of the required immunizations can be found on Division of Health Sciences’ web pages of the MassBay website by clicking the link, “Health and Background Check Requirements.” Immunization requirements are in accordance with clinical site requirements and Massachusetts state law. If the student does not meet the initial published deadline, s/he will not attend the clinical rotation.
The student must complete the CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) form to authorize a search of conviction and pending criminal case information under Standard Required Level I by the DCJIS (Department of Criminal Justice Information Services). The student must also complete the SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information) form. The CORI and SORI completion process will occur prior to the beginning of clinical/ practicum experiences. A National County Criminal Background Check will be conducted as a part of the student’s completion of the clinical requirements.
More information is available on the Division of Health Sciences pages on the MassBay Website
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