Dental Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 10/27/2023
Program Description
This course prepares students to take on significant responsibilities as a member of the dental healthcare team. Specific tasks may be performed such as assisting with and providing direct patient care, sterilizing instruments, taking impressions, and performing office management skills. Areas of study covered are Legal and Ethical Responsibilities of the Dental Healthcare worker, general office procedures, Principles of Microbiology, disease prevention and Infection control, study of pharmacology and anesthesia as it relates to dentistry, and much more. Externships usually take place during normal business hours and all 120 hours must be completed to successfully pass this program. **A CPR course for Health Care Professionals is also required.
Established in 2006
CIP: 51-0601 Dental Assisting/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
16 Weeks ( 240.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,999.00 |
| Books | $166.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $265.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,430.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Books and lab fees are estimates. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - Minimum 7th grade level
- Reading - Minimum 7th grade level
- Language - Verbal communication skills
- Writing - Minimum 7th grade level
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
Performance Data
Program: Dental Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 10/27/2023
Program Description
This course prepares students to take on significant responsibilities as a member of the dental healthcare team. Specific tasks may be performed such as assisting with and providing direct patient care, sterilizing instruments, taking impressions, and performing office management skills. Areas of study covered are Legal and Ethical Responsibilities of the Dental Healthcare worker, general office procedures, Principles of Microbiology, disease prevention and Infection control, study of pharmacology and anesthesia as it relates to dentistry, and much more. Externships usually take place during normal business hours and all 120 hours must be completed to successfully pass this program. **A CPR course for Health Care Professionals is also required.
Established in 2006
CIP: 51-0601 Dental Assisting/Assistant.
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
16 Weeks ( 240.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,999.00 |
| Books | $166.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $265.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,430.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Books and lab fees are estimates. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - Minimum 7th grade level
- Reading - Minimum 7th grade level
- Language - Verbal communication skills
- Writing - Minimum 7th grade level
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes