Clinical Dental Assisting VS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2024
Program Description
Elgin Community Colleges dental assisting program prepares students for an active role in dentistry through classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences. Highly trained dental professionals teach and supervise all on and off campus activities. Clinical experience begins in May and continues for 300 hours in area dental offices. Students are placed in two general practice offices and, in addition, can select their specialty office from among oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, periodontics, pediatric dentistry or endodontic practices. Graduates may take an examination to become a certified dental assistant (CDA). While it is not required for employment, certification is a special recognition for a high level of professional competence.
Prerequisites: High school graduate or equivalent, score in 12th percentile or better on PSB-HOA, pass criminal background check and drug test.
Established in 1995
CIP: 51-0601 Dental Assisting/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Elgin Community College
Quality Assurance
- Commission On Dental Accreditation/american Dental Assoc.
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
40 Weeks ( 607.00 Hours / 45.50 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,209.00 |
| Books | $1,886.00 |
| Total Cost | $9,095.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Please note: Book prices are subject to change. Please check with your local bookstore for exact prices. The
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Other - see college catalog
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Clinical Dental Assisting VS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2024
Program Description
Elgin Community Colleges dental assisting program prepares students for an active role in dentistry through classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences. Highly trained dental professionals teach and supervise all on and off campus activities. Clinical experience begins in May and continues for 300 hours in area dental offices. Students are placed in two general practice offices and, in addition, can select their specialty office from among oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, periodontics, pediatric dentistry or endodontic practices. Graduates may take an examination to become a certified dental assistant (CDA). While it is not required for employment, certification is a special recognition for a high level of professional competence.
Prerequisites: High school graduate or equivalent, score in 12th percentile or better on PSB-HOA, pass criminal background check and drug test.
Established in 1995
CIP: 51-0601 Dental Assisting/Assistant.
Provider Information
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Elgin Community College
Quality Assurance
- Commission On Dental Accreditation/american Dental Assoc.
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
40 Weeks ( 607.00 Hours / 45.50 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,209.00 |
| Books | $1,886.00 |
| Total Cost | $9,095.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Please note: Book prices are subject to change. Please check with your local bookstore for exact prices. The
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Other - see college catalog
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes