Externship Requirements & Protocols

• The dental assisting practicum students are required to work 55 unpaid-hours at a local dental office to learn these TEKS following this Development Plan.
• Students will be able to leave the second half of class most days during the Spring Semester.
• Random calls/visits will be made during your shift to confirm your attendance.
• **dates subject to change**

• Purchase of GRCTC Dental Assisting Uniform
• Signed Health Science Technology Affiliation Agreement for Unpaid Work-Based Learning Contract by dental externship office (student must find their own office)
• Signed Training Plan Agreement by dental externship office
• Proof of Flu Vaccination (given during this school year)
• Proof of TB Test (given during this school year). Click HERE to read if you have every had a previous positive test
• Copy of BLS CPR Certification (may not expire before graduation)
• Paid liability insurance premium (malpractice insurance)
• This never covers a student getting hurt
• Copy of medical insurance card (health insurance required during spring semester) due to student' potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and aerosols working in a dental office. Click HERE to read more information about health plan options.
• Copy of full immunization record
• Drug/Alcohol screening performed by OccuMed (no exceptions) during class January 2027.
• If the student is absent, the student is required to go to OccuMed to have this test done. The facility will need to email Nurse Pam directly: pmcallis@garlandisd.net
• Student background check (performed by GISD at no cost)

Students without health insurance coverage will need to purchase Student Accident Insurance through Players Health:

1. Click HERE to enroll
2. Under School District Name select Garland ISD
3. Enroll in the 24-Hour Economy Plan without Sports
4. Pay $62.00 (coverage is for the entire 26-27 school year)
5. Print receipt proof and bring to class

Students will have the opportunity to receive their required flu vaccination during class Fall 2026. $45.00 cash only with required consent form.

Students will have the opportunity to receive their required TB skin test during class Fall 2026. $15.00 cash only with required consent form. GRCTC Nurse Pam will read the test during class 2 days after the skin test is performed, at no additional charge.

Garland ISD, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, Mary Garcia at 501 S. Jupiter Road, Garland, TX 75042 (972) 494-8684 MAGarci2@garlandisd.net, and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, Dr. Wendy Brower, Coordinator, Special Education at 501 S. Jupiter Road, Garland, TX 75042 (972) 487-3364 wlbrower@garlandisd.net.

Garland ISD, no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, o discapacidad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación: Coordinadora del Titulo IX, Mary Garcia en 501 S. Jupiter Road, Garland, TX 75042 (972) 494-8684, MAGarci2@garlandisd.net , y / o la Coordinadora de la Sección 504, Dra. Wendy Brower, Coordinadora, Educación Especial en 501 S. Jupiter Road, Garland, TX 75042 (972) 487-3364 wlbrower@garlandisd.net.