Dental Assisting
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 4
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/2/2024
Program Description
This program is designed to prepare the student for employment to work with dentists as they examine and treat patients. The student learns to prepare materials for making impressions and restorations, how to expose radiographs and process dental X-ray film. They are also taught how to disinfect instruments and equipment, prepare tray set-ups, provide post-operative instructions and instruct patients in oral health care. They are also taught office management where they learn how to bill and make appointments.
Established in 1982
CIP: 51-0601 Dental Assisting/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Illinois Valley Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Dental Assisting National Board
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
40 Weeks ( 656.00 Hours / 41.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,740.00 |
| Books | $1,430.00 |
| Fees | $1,233.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $600.00 |
| Total Cost | $9,003.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Application Procedure
Students must fill out IVCC application and return to office of Registration and Records.Applications can be obtained from the school or students may apply online at:http://www.ivcc.edu/apply/application.html
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Prerequisites - Keyboarding Skills
- Other - Current CPR Certification
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Dental Assisting
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 4
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/2/2024
Program Description
This program is designed to prepare the student for employment to work with dentists as they examine and treat patients. The student learns to prepare materials for making impressions and restorations, how to expose radiographs and process dental X-ray film. They are also taught how to disinfect instruments and equipment, prepare tray set-ups, provide post-operative instructions and instruct patients in oral health care. They are also taught office management where they learn how to bill and make appointments.
Established in 1982
CIP: 51-0601 Dental Assisting/Assistant.
Provider Information
Illinois Valley Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Dental Assisting National Board
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
40 Weeks ( 656.00 Hours / 41.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,740.00 |
| Books | $1,430.00 |
| Fees | $1,233.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $600.00 |
| Total Cost | $9,003.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Application Procedure
Students must fill out IVCC application and return to office of Registration and Records.Applications can be obtained from the school or students may apply online at:http://www.ivcc.edu/apply/application.html
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Prerequisites - Keyboarding Skills
- Other - Current CPR Certification
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction