Dental Assistant
This program has been granted accreditation approval by the
Commission on Dental Accreditation, a division of the American
Dental Association. Students are prepared for employment as
Certified Dental Assistants (CDA). CDA’s work in dental offices
performing such tasks as four-handed dentistry, bookkeeping, x-rays,
and expanded functions. The program includes lectures,
demonstrations, small and large group discussions, and practicum.
Class meets Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 2:30PM. On
clinic days, class meets from 7:30AM to 3:00PM. Beginning
second quarter, students are required to volunteer in a dental
office a minimum of two hours per week after school. The last six
weeks of the program is full-time internship at dental offices
and/or clinics. The hours during internship vary depending on the
intern site.
A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful
completion of core course requirements. To earn an
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or Associate of Applied
Science-Transfer (AAS-T) degree, you must complete the certificate
program and meet the general education course requirements.
Program Options
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Certificate of Completion
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Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)
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Associate of Applied Science - Transfer Degree (AAS-T)
Other Program Info:
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Instructors:
Connie L. Berrysmith
Kathy A. Leviton
Program Length:
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4 quarters
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73 credits
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Monday-Friday,
8:00AM - 2:30PM
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(Hours vary during clinical experience and internship.)
Estimated Costs:
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Tuition: $7,950.00
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Supplies: $4,725.00
Enrollment:
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Students may enter at the beginning of fall or winter quarter.
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