AAS/Dental Hygiene
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 14
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/22/2024
Program Description
An instructional program that prepares individuals to practice the cleaning of teeth and related oral health therapies, either independently or in collaboration with dentists. Includes instruction in basic preventive oral health care, oral health education, dental hygiene therapy, initial periodontal therapy, patient examination and counseling, dental radiography, local anesthesia, prosthetic casts, equipment operation and maintenance, and record-keeping.
Established in 2001
CIP: 51-0602 Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Carl Sandburg College
Program Contact Info
2400 Tom L Wilson Blvd
Galesburg, IL 61401
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 341-5341
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (291292 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Dental Association
Education Information
Associates Degree, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Credential)
80 Weeks ( 432.00 Hours / 79.50 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $14,151.00 |
| Books | $4,200.00 |
| Fees | $2,215.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $825.00 |
| Total Cost | $21,391.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Please visit www.sandburg.edu for more information on the application/admission process. Note: CSC does not require the disclosure of the use of medical marijuana, but many employers will utilize drug screening.
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: AAS/Dental Hygiene
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 14
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/22/2024
Program Description
An instructional program that prepares individuals to practice the cleaning of teeth and related oral health therapies, either independently or in collaboration with dentists. Includes instruction in basic preventive oral health care, oral health education, dental hygiene therapy, initial periodontal therapy, patient examination and counseling, dental radiography, local anesthesia, prosthetic casts, equipment operation and maintenance, and record-keeping.
Established in 2001
CIP: 51-0602 Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
Provider Information
Carl Sandburg College
Program Contact Info
2400 Tom L Wilson Blvd
Galesburg, IL 61401
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 341-5341
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (291292 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Dental Association
Education Information
Associates Degree, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Credential)
80 Weeks ( 432.00 Hours / 79.50 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $14,151.00 |
| Books | $4,200.00 |
| Fees | $2,215.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $825.00 |
| Total Cost | $21,391.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Please visit www.sandburg.edu for more information on the application/admission process. Note: CSC does not require the disclosure of the use of medical marijuana, but many employers will utilize drug screening.
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes