Dental Hygiene AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 3
Last Re-Certification Date: 8/10/2023
Program Description
An instructional program that prepares students to provide care that supports optimal oral health, including educational, clinical and therapeutic services. Skills are mastered through classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences to provide well-rounded career preparation. A career in dental hygiene offers oppportunities in multiple health care settings.
Established in 2001
CIP: 51-0602 Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Rock Valley College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (291292 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
American Dental Hygienists Association
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: Nationally Certified And State Registered Dental Hygienist
Education Information
License, Associates Degree
72 Weeks ( 1005.00 Hours / 80.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,200.00 |
| Books | $1,500.00 |
| Fees | $7,165.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $0.00 |
| Total Cost | $17,865.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Call 815-921-3235 or
www.rockvalleycollege.edu/dentalhygiene
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Dental Hygiene AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 3
Last Re-Certification Date: 8/10/2023
Program Description
An instructional program that prepares students to provide care that supports optimal oral health, including educational, clinical and therapeutic services. Skills are mastered through classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences to provide well-rounded career preparation. A career in dental hygiene offers oppportunities in multiple health care settings.
Established in 2001
CIP: 51-0602 Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
Provider Information
Rock Valley College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (291292 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
American Dental Hygienists Association
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: Nationally Certified And State Registered Dental Hygienist
Education Information
License, Associates Degree
72 Weeks ( 1005.00 Hours / 80.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,200.00 |
| Books | $1,500.00 |
| Fees | $7,165.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $0.00 |
| Total Cost | $17,865.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Call 815-921-3235 or
www.rockvalleycollege.edu/dentalhygiene
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes