Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
1720
Dental Education Programs
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Dental education program officers plan and manage instruction for dental students, residents, and practicing clinicians. They may oversee curricula, clinical evaluations, faculty development, accreditation activities, and educational research.
Core Skills
- dental curriculum design
- clinical instruction
- learner assessment
- faculty development
- program accreditation
- educational research
- clinical training coordination
- continuing education
- academic program management
Common Certifications
- Certified Health Education Specialist
- Certified Professional in Talent Development
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator
- Project Management Professional
- Basic Life Support Certification
- State Dental License
Civilian Career Paths
- DENTAL
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Certificate in Teaching and Learning
- Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Faculty Development Course
Career Growth
- Certified Health Education Specialist
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator
- Project Management Professional
- Master of Education in Health Professions Education
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