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The 2 News wÀnesdày, Ja1¿ 25* ¿boâ Program with teeth Megan Koler The Clackamas Print The U.S. Department of Labor’s bureau of statistics expects dental assisting to be one of the. fastest growing occupations over the 2004 - 2014 projection period. Clackamas’ first Dental Assisting Program begins its second three-term cohort this term. The college will be teaming up with Oregon City’s ComfortCare Dental to train students through lec tures and hands-on experi ence. This came as no surprise to Maria Corona, the head advi sor for the Dental Assistant Program. Corona and her fel low instructor, Mary Beard, felt that due to the need for dental professionals there needed to be more junior col lege level programs to accom modate. Corona suggests that part of the appeal of dental assist ing is the short amount of time it takes to train and the great opportunities for advancement. “It is a great alterna tive to low-waged jobs like McDonald’s,” commented Corona. Until recently, most dental assistants were trained infor mally in the dental office where they were employed. “The dental assistants were getting practical experience, however, for example, they were not receiving impor tant infection control and chemical hazard instruction,” explains Corona. The program provides an even mix of classroom lec turing and on-the-job experi ence. After the sixth week of the first term, the students begin their clinical practicum at the dental office of their choice. They begin by going once a week and gradually end up going three times a week by the third term. The difference between Clackamas’ program and other dental assisting programs is the fact that the students are learning in the traditional classroom and in the clinic at the same time. Before, most training involved learning the textbook scenarios and then finally learning through prac tical application. “It is good for the students to see right away what they are learning in class. It helps them get to know the office much quicker,” comments Corona, defending the deci sion to introduce the clinical practicum into the first term. There are many more unique aspects to Clackamas’ program. For example, stu dents are required to do 10 hours of community service each term. This emphasizes the amount of importance the program sets on community concern. “It allows them to become familiar with health issues in the community and to be aware about people that don’t have. dental insurance,” explains Corona. The program will end in the Summer Term and the next will start in the fall and end in the Spring Term. Anyone interested in the dental assistant program can download the application at http://depts.clackamas.edu/ healthsciences/da.asp which lists the requirements and course outline. Students can also contact Maria Corona at 503-657-6958, ext. 2321. Clackamas Pri Like falling snow, but nc Around the time Andy Mingo’s WR122 class was being let out, everyone heard a noise outside. That noise was part of the Barlow canopy outside 241b falling 20 feet to the ground. “It’s a freak situation,” said Bill Leach, associate dean of Campus Services. “This usually doesn’t happen.” After the incident, the build ing’s roof was inspected by Campus Services. “Pine needles plugged the drains, puddles formed and the water found its’ way through tiny cracks in the roof,” Leach told Tfte Print. While checking the damage, Leach found the insulation was water logged. The section of roof that fell was already sched- uled to be repaired once the stopped. Campus roofs, inch the damaged section ou Barlow, are checked regu and drain pipes are cleare pine needles weekly to avoid water damage. Ba Hall’s roof has been che and will be rechecked latei week. According to Leach, was about $300-$400 in age. David Fauver was in i 241b when part of the roof “It looked like snow ing,” he said. “It was kin cool because it all just car once.” - Sam Krause Clackamas} CAMPUS EVENTS & NEWS i “Iron & Steel”, the new art exhibit in the Alexander Gallery in the Niemeyer Center, is having an opening! reception tomorrow from 3:30 - 6:30. The exhibit features the works of eight regional metal sculptors. The reception is free. * ? :? ■* ' - . , "I Artist David Thompson will give a demonstration of welding and forging techniques on Wednesday, Jan. 25, from 1- 3 p.m., and on Jan. 26 from 9 - 11 a.m. Both dem onstrations will be held in the Studio Art Center. z CCC Scholarship Workshops.,You, only need to attend one! This workshop will cover the CCC scholarship appli cation procedure. Tuesday from 11:30- 1:00 p.m., Roger Rook, Room 117. February 7, 14, 21, 28, and March 7, 2006 Attention Procrastinators: The absolute last day K drop classes without responsibility for a grade is February 18 (end of the sixth week). Hey Kids! The bookstore is offering a 5% discount ofl all NEW textbooks at the CCC bookstore. Give your wal lets a break and stop on in! The Classified Association is collecting food to benefi the Oregon Food Bank. Collection Barrels will be placer around campus until March 7. In the spirit of a brand new year, please donate to those who are less fortunate. Megan Koler Clackamas Print Instructor Maria Corona teaches a class of future dental assistants. One of the goals of the college’s new Dental Assisting Program is to provide students with a blend of in-class instruction and hands-on experience. Students divide their time between the classroom and the clinic. ASG is holding a Date Auction on Wednesday, Febru ary 8 from 11 - 2 p.m. The dates will take place in the Community Center. A basket of food will be provided. All proceeds go to book grants. For more information contact the ASG office at 503-657-6958, ext. 2245. campus AU reports are taken from CCC’s campus safety incident logs, Summaries are edited for clarity, not conta 1-17-06 5:46 p.m. Contacted student with knife in Barlow “U” area. Advised him not to bring knife to cam pus again. 1-18-06 8:35 a.m. Staff reported reckless driver on 213 and on campus this morning. 11:35 a.m 1-19-06 ll:58_a.m. Student reported hostile talk betwei unknown males in Clairmont buildii UTL. 1-21-06 1:10 p.m. False alarm in DeJardin. Smoke alarm stair well 1. No sign of smoke/fire. Alar reset. Report of abandonded bike along trail to Or egon City High School. 1:55 p.m. 12:05 p.m. DeJardin smoke alarm again. False alarr Engineer en route. Locate and retrieve bike along fence line. 1:28 p.m. Base reported parent unable to locate adult child/student. 10:50 p.m. Custodial staff reported found bag of contra band. I disposed of it. 1-22-06 11:48 p.m. Speeders. Two cars in D-loop to Clairmon Officer stopped van and made contact wit driver. Driver excited. Told officer the knew they were speeding. Reason: chil home alone. Warning given.
