Jump-start your Dental Hygienist career with a fully asynchronous, online learning experience. Earn college credits recommended by the American Council of Education and transferable to our network of partner institutions.
PREPARE FOR YOUR DENTAL DEGREE
This pathway offers courses tied to an AA in Dental Hygienist. We also recommend taking the prerequisites listed in our First Semester Bundle.
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER IN DENTISTRY
Starting on this pathway is a great first step towards becoming a Dental Hygienist. Build on these courses to obtain a degree and prepare for your NBDHE exam.
All courses include:
eTextbooks
2 to 3-day turnaround for grading
Multiple chances to improve your grade
On-demand tutoring & writing center
Student support 7 days a week
Earn transferable college credit in everything from Pharmacology and Medical Terminology to Anatomy & Physiology and Nutrition.
Pharmacology
3 Credits
Pharmacology is the study of drugs and their therapeutic and adverse effects on the body. In addition to the basic operation of several major body systems. Pharmacology includes a particular emphasis on the endocrine and immune systems along with what drugs are used to treat different health conditions.
Introduction to Biology
3 Credits
Learn important information about subject matters like cell structure and function, bioenergetics, DNA structure and function, cell reproduction, taxonomy, evolution, and ecology.
General Chemistry I
3 Credits
Become familiar with the basic principles of chemistry, including an analysis of matter and its components, stoichiometry, and intermolecular force, and phase changes.
Microbiology
3 Credits
Learn about microbiology as it applies to the healthcare field, including pathogenic microorganisms and their role in human disease, human immunology, symptoms and treatment of microbial infection, among others.
Medical Terminology
3 Credits
Receive an introduction to elements of medical terminology, how to apply proper terminology to describe the human body, and major pathological conditions.
Anatomy & Physiology I
3 Credits
Get a comprehensive look at the human body with Anatomy & Physiology I. Learn anatomical terminology and how to detect and treat diseases and disorders. You will also cover the relationship of chemistry to anatomy and physiology.
Anatomy & Physiology I Lab
1 Credits
This lab is offered as an addition to our online Anatomy & Physiology I course. Complete at-home lab experiments along with lab-based questions to meet your Anatomy & Physiology I lab requirements.
Anatomy & Physiology II
3 Credits
Examine major areas of the body and how each works, both independently and together. Systems discussed include lymphatic, cardiovascular, respiratory, and digestive.
Introduction to Nutrition
3 Credits
This course discusses the characteristics of essential nutrients and evaluates the use of scientific research to determine nutrient needs while examining the various factors that make a healthy diet.
