Dental Hygienist
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 15
Last Re-Certification Date: 8/26/2022
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 1980
CIP: 51-0602 Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Illinois Central College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
National Board Dental Hygiene Examinatio
Quality Assurance
Education Information
License
72 Weeks ( 1880.00 Hours / 76.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $11,780.00 |
| Books | $2,100.00 |
| Fees | $75.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $3,205.00 |
| Total Cost | $17,160.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Call Health Careers and Public Services Department for more information, (309)999-4600.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - Placement
- Other - See catalog or call (309)999-4600
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: Dental Hygienist
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 15
Last Re-Certification Date: 8/26/2022
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 1980
CIP: 51-0602 Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
Provider Information
Illinois Central College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
National Board Dental Hygiene Examinatio
Quality Assurance
Education Information
License
72 Weeks ( 1880.00 Hours / 76.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $11,780.00 |
| Books | $2,100.00 |
| Fees | $75.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $3,205.00 |
| Total Cost | $17,160.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Call Health Careers and Public Services Department for more information, (309)999-4600.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - Placement
- Other - See catalog or call (309)999-4600
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes