Dental Assisting Technologies -School of Dental Assisting
3000 41st Street
Suite 4
Moline, IL 61265
Suite 4
Moline, IL 61265
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http://www.dentalassistingtechnologies.com/| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | Dental Assisting/Allied Health |
| Date founded | 2006 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate of completion |
| School accreditation | Approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education |
| Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider | Dental Assisting |
| Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Moline, Rock Island, Davenport Quad Cities Metro |
| Population of city the school is in | 42,300 |
| Distance from campus to city center | At city center |
| Public transportation to campus | Bus stop located at school's parking lot entrance |
| Student parking on campus | Very large parking lot |
| Campus size | approximately 3000 sq ft |
| County | Rock Island |
| School visit availability | By appointment |
| Contact to set up school visit |
Sherri Mikles 309.631.1515 mailto:Info@dentalassistingtechnologies.com |
| Additional information | The school is located next door to the Moline public library. |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of part time, male students | 1 |
| Number of part time, female students | 19 |
| Total number of part-time students | 20 |
| Total number of male students | 1 |
| Total number of female students | 19 |
| Total number of students | 20 |
| Other enrollment information | There are 2 class sessions per year Spring and Fall. Registration for the spring begins Jan 1, Fall registration begins July 1. Classes will NEVER begin or end on Memorial Day or Labor Day. There are 12 Consecutive SATURDAY classes in each session. Each class begins at 8am and finishes at 5pm. (96 clock hours) only 20 students per class session are permitted. |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| White | 60% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 50% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 2 |
| Other age of student information | We accept up to 20 students for each class session. The ages of students attending have been between 18 years old to 63 years of age. (2017 - there were 20 students) |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | Approx 30%. (2017 - 7 students were over the age of 25) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Costs (for proprietary schools) | Tuition: $3,500 (Includes $150 registration fee due at time of registration, lab fees, study guide, uniform pants, top and jacket, healthcare provider CPR). |
| Tuition refund policy |
Refund Policy: 1) When the notice of cancellation is given, within five (5) business days after enrollment, but prior to the first day of class, all application and registration fees, tuition, and book and lab fees shall be refunded to the student. Excluding the uniform package fee. uniform package is the student's personal property. 2) When notice of cancellation is given after the fifth (5) day following enrollment, but prior to the close of business on the students first day of class attendance, the school may retain the application/registration fee which may not exceed $150.00. 3) When notice of cancellation is given after a student’s completion of the first day of class, but prior to the second class day of attendance, the school may retain the application/registration fee (an amount not to exceed 10% of the tuition and other instructional charges or $300.00 whichever is less) plus the cost of books and lab fees, if cancellation occurs before completion of 5% of the course instruction. 4) When a student has completed in excess of the second day of class instruction the school may retain the application/registration fees and an amount computer prorated by days in class plus 10% of tuition charges up to the completion of 60% of the course of instruction. 5) When the student has completed in excess of 60% of the course of instruction, the school may retain ALL fees and charges listed in the schedule of costs, excluding the uniform package fee, as this is the student's personal property. |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Other tuition payment plan information |
In house payment plan; Dental Assisting Technologies does NOT offer financial assistance, these payment plan options are an attempt to make costs more manageable. Option 1 Entire balance paid at class #1 Option 2 2 payments. Half of the remaining balance, $1675 paid at Class #1. The second half, $1675 paid at class #9 or before. Option 3 Half of the remaining balance $1675 paid at class #1. The second half $1675 can be broken down into bi-weekly payments of $418.75. These payments would be due at class #3, #5, #7 and #9. Paid off by class #9. Option 4 Half of the remaining balance $1675 at class #1. The second half of $1675, can be broken down into weekly payments of $209.38. These payments would be made at the beginning of class each week of the class session & payed off by class #9. All fees MUST be paid by week #9 Those students not paid in full will not be allowed to take mandatory testing at class #11 and #12 Local or State programs that offer Financial Assistance to those that Qualify: |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | All listed under Financial Aid Office |
| Financial aid office website |
Student Loan Information: *Federal Funding (FAFSA) is not applicable to a vocational program of 96 clock hours. Most banks that offer educational loans only offer funding for programs of 320+ clock hours. Some credit unions offer educations/computer loans that would apply to a short term vocational program like this one. GI BILL: Apply for GI Bill at benefits: va.gov/gibill/apply.asp To manage your education benefits: ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/manage/education Ask VA questions about your GI Bill: gibill.custhelp.com or call 1.888.442.4551 IL & IA State Funding Assistance Programs: RIA Credit Union, Silvis, HyVee Branch (preferred locations) 563.355.3800 - Please ask to speak to a manager at this location - to make an appointment or seek pre-approval over the phone. RIA offers a 3 year loan to students enrolled at Dental Assisting Technologies. These students must qualify or obtain a co-signer to do so. It offers the 3 year loan at a 6.25% interest rate, making monthly payments approx. $100 per month. After registering, we can provide additional paperwork required to obtain this loan. Local or State programs that offer Financial Assistance to those that Qualify: These programs require time to process necessary paperwork. Spring applicants should make contact in January to be considered for the Spring session and July to be considered for Fall Session. Tardy or missed appointments can disqualify a candidate for assistance with these institutions. Iowa @ Works - Promise Jobs For Iowa residents that have worked in the state of Iowa. Household income based Adult program, youth program, dislocated worker program Scott County 563.445.3200 902 West Kimberly Road Suite 51 Davenport, IA Clinton/Muscatine County 563.288.6177 152 Colorada Street Muscatine, IA Illinois Work Force & Promise Jobs For Illinois residents that have worked in the state of Illinois Household income based Adult program, Youth program, Dislocated worker program www.successnetwork13.com Henry County 309.852.6544 404 East 3rd Street Kewannee, IL Whiteside County 815.625.3623 305 B 1st Avenue Sterling, IL Department of Human Services Rehabilitation Services 4711 44th Street Suite #3 Rock Island, IL 309.786.6468 Clinton, IA - 563.242.7914 Peoria, IL - 309.671.8733 Copyright © 2008-2016 Dental Assisting Technologies Terms and Conditions | Statement of Philosophy Site Design by E.A. Lenger Designs Site Last Updated 01/2018 |
| Submit these forms | Illinois Partners in Job Training, Iowa @ Work, Illinois Migrant Council, Department of Rehabilitation Services (Doors program), GI Bill. |
| Other requirements | Student loans are determined by the students credit or a co-signers credit. Student loans thru RIA Credit Union - Silvis, IL. Most of the state funding has an income component. Department of Rehabilitation Services requires a diagnosed disability. |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | The institutions that offer assistance to our students prefer that requests for the spring session be applied for prior to the end of January to allow for paperwork and processing. Requests for assistance for the fall session are preferred prior to the end of July. |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2017 |
| Percentage of students who received financial aid | Dental Assisting Certificate seeking for 2017 is 47% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded | |
| Loan | $3,500 |
| Grant from state government | Illinois Partners in Job training $3500, Iowa @ Work $3500, Illinois Migrant Council $3500, |
| Grant from federal government | Dependant on GI Bill guidelines, Dept Rehabilitation Services $3181. |
| Percentage of students awarded each type of financial aid | |
| Loan | 21% |
| Grant from state government | 10% |
| Grant from federal government | 21% |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 21% private |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $3,500 |
| Loans | |
| Other loan program information | Private loan "computer loan" with RIA credit union - Silvis, IL |
| Veteran's benefits | |
| Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored | Yes |
| Other | |
| Other financial aid program information | Illinois Partners in Job Training, Iowa @ Work, Illinois Migrant Council, Department of Rehabilitation Services (Doors program), GI Bill. |
| Proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2017 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Sherri Mikles |
| Admissions contact title | Co-Director |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 309.631.1515 |
| Admissions office website |
3000 41st Street Moline, IL 309.764.4646 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Open (virtually all applicants are accepted) |
| Open admissions policy applies to | Applicant must have optained high school diploma or GED. Applicant must be able to communicate and understand the English language. Applicant must be able to physically perform CPR. |
| Entrance difficulty level for these groups | Open (virtually all applicants are accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 1 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 1 |
| Number of female applicants | 19 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 19 |
| Total number of applicants | 20 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 20 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Admission is available | Spring term, Fall term |
| Application deadline | Spring term registration begins January 1 until class is full or until Spring term begins. Fall term registration begins July 1 until class is full or until Fall term begins. |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Other application requirements information |
Must supply high school transcript or its equivalent |
| Admissions contact person #2 | Janean Brown |
| Admissions contact title #2 | Co-Director |
| Admissions contact e-mail #2 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| School catalog website | School Catalog can be found on the school website. dentalassistingtechnologies.com |
| To get a catalog |
Sherri Mikles 309.631.1515 |
| Academic calendar | Spring term, will begin 12 consecutive Saturdays prior to Memorial day weekend. Graduating the Saturday before. Classes do not extend into Memorial day weekend. Fall Term will begin the Saturday following Labor day & continue for 12 consecutive Saturdays. Class is not held on Labor Day weekend. |
| Grading system | Accumulated point scale - Pass / Fail |
| Number of faculty on campus | 12 |
| Student faculty ratio | 10:1 |
| Average class size | |
| Lecture | 20 |
| Laboratory | 20 |
| Discussion | 20 |
| Short-term courses | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Other attendance options | 12 consecutive Saturday classes. 8am to 5pm. 1 hour lunch. 96 clock hours. |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Conference/Workshop | Yes |
| Correspondence | Yes |
| Video tape | Yes |
| Information about other special programs | Hands on learning. Students apply most of the training skills on each other. Example; Flossing, Suctioning, Impressions...etc. Manikins are provided for radiology components and Restoration components of the program. |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Other services other | Dental software training, Healthcare provider CPR training, Resume building and interview technique assistance, Introduction to state of the art dental equipment, Radiology exam preparation. |
| Number of students with a disability served in a recent year |
2016 - 4 2017 - 1 |
| Designated parking | Yes |
| Learning aids | Yes |
| Tutors | Yes |
| Accessibility services other | For those that struggle with stairs, the entrance to the building is wheelchair accessible and there is a mobile chair lift. |
| Low-income students | Yes |
| Minorities | Yes |
| Veterans | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Other career services | Class session require 2 weekday in office job shadowing experiences in two separate dental offices as part of the students grade and training. |