Dental Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 3
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/19/2023
Program Description
The Diploma in Dental Assisting program prepares students to seek entry-level employment as a Dental Assistant in
a variety of dental settings. Typical job titles for a graduate of this program entering the field would be a dental
assistant. The content of the program provides students with didactic, laboratory and clinical instruction in dental
assisting procedures to include: chairside assisting, dental office administration, infection control and dental treatment
procedures commonly performed in a dental setting. Also includes an externship.
Established in 2019
CIP: 51-0601 Dental Assisting/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Rockford Career College
Program Contact Info
1130 S Alpine Rd Suite 100
Rockford, IL 61108
Rockford, IL 61108
(419) 466-5335
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Other
44 Weeks ( 880.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $18,900.00 |
| Books | $500.00 |
| Fees | $700.00 |
| Total Cost | $20,100.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Application Procedure
Interview with an admissions advisor, provide h/s diploma or GED. Or one can take an has to pass our placement test ATB for diploma programs to be eligible to apply, but still can if passed.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Dental Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 3
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/19/2023
Program Description
The Diploma in Dental Assisting program prepares students to seek entry-level employment as a Dental Assistant in
a variety of dental settings. Typical job titles for a graduate of this program entering the field would be a dental
assistant. The content of the program provides students with didactic, laboratory and clinical instruction in dental
assisting procedures to include: chairside assisting, dental office administration, infection control and dental treatment
procedures commonly performed in a dental setting. Also includes an externship.
Established in 2019
CIP: 51-0601 Dental Assisting/Assistant.
Provider Information
Rockford Career College
Program Contact Info
1130 S Alpine Rd Suite 100
Rockford, IL 61108
Rockford, IL 61108
(419) 466-5335
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Other
44 Weeks ( 880.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $18,900.00 |
| Books | $500.00 |
| Fees | $700.00 |
| Total Cost | $20,100.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Application Procedure
Interview with an admissions advisor, provide h/s diploma or GED. Or one can take an has to pass our placement test ATB for diploma programs to be eligible to apply, but still can if passed.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Other(Specify)