HEALTH SCIENCES
Spring 2008
Heartsaver First Aid and CPR (IVC)
Dental Assisting
Radiology (KTD)
Coronal Polish (KTD)
Heartsaver First Aid and CPR
This is the course you need to take if you are a person assigned to respond to emergencies in the workplace or
community. It is also recommended for anyone who wants to learn first aid, CPR and AED skills. Some rescuers are
required to take this course as part of their employer's efforts to comply with OSHA regulations, e.g., corporate
employees, security guards, airline personnel, lifeguards and other individuals who want or need first aid training.
Upon passing the manipulative and written exams you will receive certification in First Aid and CPR through the
American Heart Association.
Please see Note on "PE Complex Construction".
Brian Dresser is a certified instructor for this course and is a
firefighter in Mill Valley.
- Saturday, 9am-4pm
- Apr. 5
- Kentfield Campus, Olney Hall 107
- Fee $88 (includes $42 materials fee)
- Course #8214
CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Note for Health Professionals: The following
courses may also be taken for Continuing Education hours under our "Continuing Education Program for Nurses,"
BRN Provider #00724. Under BRN regulations, 100% attendance is required; no partial credit for CE hours is given.
The instructor will request your R.N., CNA, HHA license number at the beginning of the course. Certificates of
attendance are awarded upon completion of all courses authorized for Continuing Education Hours.
Courses offered for CE Hours for Nurses:
The Rational Use of Medications
is listed under Health.
A New Way to Exercise for Pain Relief and Physical Repair
is listed under Physical Fitness.
DENTAL ASSISTING
To register for any of the following classes, please email grace.hom@marin.edu or call 415.485.9327 and request the flyer and registration
form. Be sure to leave your mailing address. Please follow the instructions on the flyer to submit your registration.
Enrollment is limited; register early. Please see Note regarding Continuing Education hours under the above.
Radiology Course
This course is approved by the Board of Dental Examiners to instruct in the operation of dental x-ray equipment
with emphasis on radiation safety. Course content includes: fundamentals of radiology, safety regulations and XCP
technique of film and cone placement.
The students will produce complete dentition radiographic surveys of diagnostic quality on four
patients. Attendance is mandatory for all four days.
All course work must be met with 75% accuracy to receive your California Certificate.
Prerequisite: Students must have prior knowledge of mounting and developing radiographs, and be employed in a dental
office. Class is limited to 12. Fee includes syllabus and all supplies. Lab coats or uniforms and gloves are required
for all classes. There are no Continuing Education Hours given for this course.
- Shirley Watt, CDA, RDA
- 2 Fridays, 5-9pm
- 2 Saturdays, 8am-5pm
- May 2-10
- Kentfield Campus, Harlan Center 156
- Fee $355 (Includes $155 materials fee)
Coronal Polish
This course is approved by the California State Board of Dental Examiners to prepare the student in the technique
of Coronal Polish as required for RDA licensure. Participants will serve as practice patients for fellow classmates.
The participant will need to provide one outside patient for the final evaluation by a dentist on Saturday afternoon.
Please bring a lab coat or uniform, gloves and safety glasses to all courses. Attendance is mandatory for both
Friday and Saturday. All course work must be met with 75% accuracy to receive your certificate.
- Marlene Wilgis, CDA, RDA
- Friday, 5-9pm
- Saturday, 8:30am-5pm
- May 16 & 17
- Kentfield Campus, Harlan Center 156
- Fee $240 (Includes $60 materials fee)
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