Dental Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/18/2024
Program Description
The Dental Assistant is an important member of the dental healthcare field, as a career dental assistant can be exciting, challenging, and very rewarding. This course is designed to introduce dental assisting students to the issues and concepts related to the field of dentistry and dental assisting skills. This course covers the basics of dental anatomy, tooth morphology, charting, administrative dental radiography, diseases and creating a foundation on which learners can move forward to skills training. A Dental Assistant is expected to take on an increasing number of clinical and administrative responsibilities to stay competitive.
Established in 2017
CIP: 51-0601 Dental Assisting/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
National College of Health
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
National College of Health
Quality Assurance
- IBHE
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
20 Weeks ( 304.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,495.00 |
| Books | $300.00 |
| Fees | $75.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $725.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,595.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Admission requirements and procedures: certificate programs and applicant must be at least 18 years old and provide proof of having earned a high school diploma, certificate or other proof of graduation from an accredited secondary education institution or the relevant equivalent of such graduation or GED certificate. As there may be additional program-related requirements, please refer to the specific program description for details. Following is the procedure for admission: schedule an appointment with an admissions representative. Submit a copy of photo identification. Submit proof of High School graduation or equivalent. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Dental Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/18/2024
Program Description
The Dental Assistant is an important member of the dental healthcare field, as a career dental assistant can be exciting, challenging, and very rewarding. This course is designed to introduce dental assisting students to the issues and concepts related to the field of dentistry and dental assisting skills. This course covers the basics of dental anatomy, tooth morphology, charting, administrative dental radiography, diseases and creating a foundation on which learners can move forward to skills training. A Dental Assistant is expected to take on an increasing number of clinical and administrative responsibilities to stay competitive.
Established in 2017
CIP: 51-0601 Dental Assisting/Assistant.
Provider Information
National College of Health
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
National College of Health
Quality Assurance
- IBHE
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
20 Weeks ( 304.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,495.00 |
| Books | $300.00 |
| Fees | $75.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $725.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,595.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Admission requirements and procedures: certificate programs and applicant must be at least 18 years old and provide proof of having earned a high school diploma, certificate or other proof of graduation from an accredited secondary education institution or the relevant equivalent of such graduation or GED certificate. As there may be additional program-related requirements, please refer to the specific program description for details. Following is the procedure for admission: schedule an appointment with an admissions representative. Submit a copy of photo identification. Submit proof of High School graduation or equivalent. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes