Diploma

Dental Assisting

48 Weeks

Available methods of delivery: Residential and Blended *

The objective of this program is to prepare graduates for entry-level positions as a Dental Assistant and related clinical and administration careers.  Graduates are trained to assist the dentist with patient procedures, expose and develop radiographs, prepare instruments, and perform lab procedures.  Graduates will be able to keep and manage the records required for a dental office.   The curriculum in this short-term program is limited to basic skills; so graduates may need additional training and/or experience to qualify for some positions.  The completion of this program could also be used as an opportunity to maintain existing employment or advance in a career.

Totals
880
61

Graduation Requirements: 

A student must have an overall “C” (2.0) grade point average and satisfactorily complete all requirements.  (See section in catalog entitled, “Graduation Requirements”.)