Dental Assisting - Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2025
Program Description
An instructional program that prepares individuals to assist a dentist or dental hygienist in performing the functions of a dental practice. Includes instruction in chairside assistance, patient preparation, dental office functions, selected dental office laboratory procedures, and dental radiography.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-0601 Dental Assisting/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Kaskaskia College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois Community College Board
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- HLC
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
48 Weeks ( 1215.00 Hours / 49.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,134.00 |
| Books | $960.00 |
| Fees | $2,325.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $735.00 |
| Total Cost | $12,154.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Institutional Scholarships
- 3rd party loans and Scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete application and registration forms. Provide high school transcripts or GED certificate, provide college transcript.
Entry Requirements:
- Physical Exam
- Prerequisites - Keyboarding
- Other - Current Vacinations, Hep. B, Tetnus, TB test
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
Performance Data
Program: Dental Assisting - Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2025
Program Description
An instructional program that prepares individuals to assist a dentist or dental hygienist in performing the functions of a dental practice. Includes instruction in chairside assistance, patient preparation, dental office functions, selected dental office laboratory procedures, and dental radiography.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-0601 Dental Assisting/Assistant.
Provider Information
Kaskaskia College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois Community College Board
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- HLC
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
48 Weeks ( 1215.00 Hours / 49.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,134.00 |
| Books | $960.00 |
| Fees | $2,325.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $735.00 |
| Total Cost | $12,154.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Institutional Scholarships
- 3rd party loans and Scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete application and registration forms. Provide high school transcripts or GED certificate, provide college transcript.
Entry Requirements:
- Physical Exam
- Prerequisites - Keyboarding
- Other - Current Vacinations, Hep. B, Tetnus, TB test
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