Dental Assisting (MTG 818)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 8/14/2023
Program Description
This program prepares students for entry-level positions in a growing healthcare industry. The course will familiarize students with all areas of pre-clinical dental assisting and provide training in the professional skills required to function as an assistant. Administrative topics include the history of dentistry and dental assisting, introduction to the dental office, the legal aspects of dentistry, policies and guidelines. Clinical aspects include introduction to oral anatomy, dental operatory, dental equipment, introduction to tooth structure, primary and permanent teeth, the oral cavity and related structures, proper patient positioning, dental hand-pieces, sterilization and more. This program meets the requirements to take the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) and Radiology Health and Safety (RHS) Examination. As part of the program, you will be eligible for a 40-hour clinical externship. Offered in partnership with CCI. Includes books and supplies. Costs not included: AHA BLS CPR certification, uniform, health and safety requirements, certification exams. Prerequisite: high school equivalent and at least 18 years old.
Established in 2019
CIP: 51-0601 Dental Assisting/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 300 |
| Pell Costs for Full-time Students Living with Parents with dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Students Living with Parents with dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for Full-time Students Living with Parents without dependent care | 9170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Students Living with Parents without dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for full-time Independent with dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Independent with dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for full-time Independent without dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Independent without dependent care | 864 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 25104 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 25105 |
Provider Information
Joliet Junior College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
DANB RHS examination
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Higher Learning Commission
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
8 Weeks ( 60.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,399.00 |
| Tests | $345.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $200.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,944.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Contact Corporate and Community Services at 815-280-1555 or visit our website at www.jjc.edu for more information.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Dental Assisting (MTG 818)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 8/14/2023
Program Description
This program prepares students for entry-level positions in a growing healthcare industry. The course will familiarize students with all areas of pre-clinical dental assisting and provide training in the professional skills required to function as an assistant. Administrative topics include the history of dentistry and dental assisting, introduction to the dental office, the legal aspects of dentistry, policies and guidelines. Clinical aspects include introduction to oral anatomy, dental operatory, dental equipment, introduction to tooth structure, primary and permanent teeth, the oral cavity and related structures, proper patient positioning, dental hand-pieces, sterilization and more. This program meets the requirements to take the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) and Radiology Health and Safety (RHS) Examination. As part of the program, you will be eligible for a 40-hour clinical externship. Offered in partnership with CCI. Includes books and supplies. Costs not included: AHA BLS CPR certification, uniform, health and safety requirements, certification exams. Prerequisite: high school equivalent and at least 18 years old.
Established in 2019
CIP: 51-0601 Dental Assisting/Assistant.
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 300 |
| Pell Costs for Full-time Students Living with Parents with dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Students Living with Parents with dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for Full-time Students Living with Parents without dependent care | 9170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Students Living with Parents without dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for full-time Independent with dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Independent with dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for full-time Independent without dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Independent without dependent care | 864 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 25104 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 25105 |
Provider Information
Joliet Junior College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
DANB RHS examination
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Higher Learning Commission
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
8 Weeks ( 60.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,399.00 |
| Tests | $345.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $200.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,944.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Contact Corporate and Community Services at 815-280-1555 or visit our website at www.jjc.edu for more information.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes