Orthodontic Technician

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/17/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 5/13/2027

Program Description

Orthodontics is one of the fastest growing fields in the healthcare industry. Therefore, becoming an orthodontic assistant could be a smart move and an excellent career choice if you are interested in a healthcare job in the dentistry field. The career opportunities in the field of orthodontics is growing at more than double the rate of all occupations in other industries. This rapid increase leads to long-term job security. Most orthodontists stay up to date with the latest advancements in technologies and techniques through continuing education. This means more training and experience for orthodontic assistants as well. If being an orthodontic assistant is a career that interests you, take the first step to get started in a fun and rewarding health career of orthodontic assisting by enrolling for our orthodontic assistant training programs today. n our orthodontic assistant training program, we will teach you all the necessary practical skills and provide comprehensive study material to make you feel confident and competent in your new dental assistant career. Our orthodontic assistant training programs consist of 10 modules, 2.5 hours each, followed by 20 hours of clinical internship. It takes approximately 10 weeks to complete the program. Orthodontic Assisting modules include theoretical and clinical components, covering advanced dental and oral anatomy and physiology, basic to advanced orthodontic chair side assisting, instruments and procedures, orthodontic materials and supplies, appliances, Invisalign, Trello, pan and ceph radiology and impressions. Book is included in the tuition and will be provided the first day of class.

Established in 2015

CIP: 51-0508 Orthodontics/Orthodontology.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

4709 N. Harlem Ave.
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(224) 246-2694

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

National Health Association

Quality Assurance

  • Industry Standard: NHA

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

10 Weeks ( 5.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$2,100.00
Total Cost$2,100.00

Financial Aid

  • Financial lender assistance, paymnet plan

Application Procedure

Student will fill out enrollement application. ILLINOIS HEALTH CAREERS APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A COPY OF HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED AND MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER BY THE TIME OF THEIR PROGRAM COMPLETION. Total Tuition Cap for the program is $ 5,000.00

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
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction
  • Open Entry/Exit

Performance Data

Program: Orthodontic Technician

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/17/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 5/13/2027

Program Description

Orthodontics is one of the fastest growing fields in the healthcare industry. Therefore, becoming an orthodontic assistant could be a smart move and an excellent career choice if you are interested in a healthcare job in the dentistry field. The career opportunities in the field of orthodontics is growing at more than double the rate of all occupations in other industries. This rapid increase leads to long-term job security. Most orthodontists stay up to date with the latest advancements in technologies and techniques through continuing education. This means more training and experience for orthodontic assistants as well. If being an orthodontic assistant is a career that interests you, take the first step to get started in a fun and rewarding health career of orthodontic assisting by enrolling for our orthodontic assistant training programs today. n our orthodontic assistant training program, we will teach you all the necessary practical skills and provide comprehensive study material to make you feel confident and competent in your new dental assistant career. Our orthodontic assistant training programs consist of 10 modules, 2.5 hours each, followed by 20 hours of clinical internship. It takes approximately 10 weeks to complete the program. Orthodontic Assisting modules include theoretical and clinical components, covering advanced dental and oral anatomy and physiology, basic to advanced orthodontic chair side assisting, instruments and procedures, orthodontic materials and supplies, appliances, Invisalign, Trello, pan and ceph radiology and impressions. Book is included in the tuition and will be provided the first day of class.

Established in 2015

CIP: 51-0508 Orthodontics/Orthodontology.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

4709 N. Harlem Ave.
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(224) 246-2694

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

National Health Association

Quality Assurance

  • Industry Standard: NHA

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

10 Weeks ( 5.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$2,100.00
Total Cost$2,100.00

Financial Aid

  • Financial lender assistance, paymnet plan

Application Procedure

Student will fill out enrollement application. ILLINOIS HEALTH CAREERS APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A COPY OF HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED AND MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER BY THE TIME OF THEIR PROGRAM COMPLETION. Total Tuition Cap for the program is $ 5,000.00

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
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction
  • Open Entry/Exit