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General Information

Academic Advising & Student Success

Academic advisors assist students with developing academic plans based on their degree evaluations. Their goal is to plan the right pathway to graduation by maximizing students' potential and ensuring success based on the student's previous academic experience, career path, and responsibilities outside of being a student. Student success specialists assist students in overcoming barriers that many students encounter over their academic career. Their goal is to help students become academically successful by assisting with goal setting, interpersonal issues, success plans, and community-based referrals. More information can be found on Commons (Student Services & Support).

Technology Requirements

Students should have access to a computer/device with reliable Wi-Fi at home/off-campus.

Financial Aid

Courses must be part of the student's program to be eligible although some specific courses may not be eligible for financial aid. Students must follow their program requirements to be eligible for financial aid. To be eligible for financial aid, students must maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress of a 2.0 Term GPA, 2.0 Cumulative GPA, complete 67% of attempted credits each semester, and complete their program by the time 150% of the published credits have been attempted. 

Students with Disabilities

CVTC welcomes individuals with disabilities. We will provide and coordinate reasonable accommodations for all individuals with documented disabilities. Students that might benefit from accommodations during their college experience at CVTC can contact the Student Success, Equity, and Accessibility team at 715-833-6234 or diversity@cvtc.edu to determine what accommodations they may be eligible for and what documentation may be required.

Title IX Pregnancy and Related Conditions

CVTC does not discriminate against any student on the basis of pregnancy or related conditions and will fully comply with Title IX regulations. Absences due to medical conditions relating to pregnancy and maternity leave will be excused for as long as deemed medically necessary by a student's medical provider, and students will be given the opportunity to make up missed work. Students are encouraged to contact the Student Success, Equity, and Accessibility team to set up an appointment as soon as the pregnancy is known to determine if any reasonable modifications are appropriate.

Pre-Program Information

Criminal Background Check

Students will be provided direction on how to request a criminal background check from a third party vendor. Upon receipt of the criminal background check results, if a student has a criminal history, they will be advised of the possibility of being denied clinical placement. This denial will result in not being able to attend clinical(s) or graduate from the program. Additional background checks may be required during the student's enrollment in the program based on clinical site requirements. Students will be informed by CVTC if they need a criminal background check renewal.

Program Information

Healthcare Prep Seminar

This program requires attendance at a two-day in-person Healthcare Prep Seminar the week before the fall semester begins. Students will be sent invitations to these sessions via email and/or postal mail. Students will get to meet their cohort and faculty, complete CPR training, learn more about the program and resources, and how to be successful in the program.

Mandatory Meeting

New core program students will be invited to an informational meeting prior to starting the program. Invitations will be sent through email and/or postal mail. Please make sure we have a current email address and mailing address on file.

508-101 Dental Health Safety

This course begins approximately four weeks prior to the start of the traditional fall and spring semesters. It is a hybrid course with both online and classroom components. Students are required to come on campus for four eight-hour sessions to complete all skill competencies. This course is a prerequisite for core courses. Therefore, students must stay on schedule with course assignments to ensure successful completion of this course with a grade of "C" or higher in order to progress into the core program. Computer skills are strongly recommended. Access to a computer is required.

Pre-Entrance Health History & Physical Exam and Dental Exam

The Admissions Office will email specific information at the appropriate time. The completed forms must be on file three weeks prior to entering the core courses of the program. Dental office interview takes place at CVTC's Dental Clinic. All health program students are required to meet the CDC guidelines for current vaccinations/immunizations. 

Clinical Compliance

To be in compliance with CVTC's partnering clinical agencies and the agencies' regulating bodies, for example the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), students must be prepared to abide by vaccination mandates and health and safety guidelines as dictated by those bodies. Students will receive an email invite from Clinician Nexus to login and upload their own clinical compliance documents. Students are responsible for maintaining their own records. 

CPR

Obtain and maintain current CPR certification through either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. The certification required is BLS Provider or Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers. Proof must be verified with a current CPR card or an electronic certificate. Class rosters and letters from instructors or employers are not acceptable. Students are responsible for submitting proof of current CPR certification to Clinician Nexus prior to starting the core program. Current CPR certification must be kept current throughout the program. CVTC offers CPR-BLS Prover courses; find more information at cvtc.edu/seminars. 

Certification Examination

After two years of work experience as a dental assistant, graduates of this program are eligible to apply for the certification examination of the Dental Assistant National Board.

Last Updated: February 7, 2025 @ 9:25 a.m.