Orthodontic Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/17/2024
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
Illinois Health Careers
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support 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
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
Illinois Health Careers
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support 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