Clinical Dental Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/29/2022
Program Description
When you become a dental assistant, you will enjoy a career that is not only fulfilling, but also rewarding. Caring dental assistants truly make a difference with clients, providing comfort and education. Plus, the field offers flexible hours and is expectedto grow exponentially in the future. Dental assistant school is the first step you need to take, and this online Clinical Dental Assistant course will prepare you to become a productive and successful member of a dental hygienist team. This online dental assisting course is the most comprehensive you will find. You will learn about every aspect of professional dental assisting including invaluable real-world perspectives from experienced dental assistants and essential information about anatomy and physiology, preventive dentistry, patient care and communication, radiology, pharmacology, anesthesia, assisting in specialty practices, employment strategies, and much more. Toward the end of the course or after completion you will have the opportunity to apply for an externship, where you will get real-life clinical assistant experience. You will also be ready to pursue certification as a dental assistant by passing the radiology and infection control portions of the Dental Assisting National Board examination. The exam or one or more of its components is necessary in states where registration is required for dental assistants.
Established in 2020
CIP: 51-0601 Dental Assisting/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Triton College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
6 Weeks ( 240.00 Hours / 8.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,500.00 |
| Books | $300.00 |
| Fees | $500.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,300.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Clinical Dental Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/29/2022
Program Description
When you become a dental assistant, you will enjoy a career that is not only fulfilling, but also rewarding. Caring dental assistants truly make a difference with clients, providing comfort and education. Plus, the field offers flexible hours and is expectedto grow exponentially in the future. Dental assistant school is the first step you need to take, and this online Clinical Dental Assistant course will prepare you to become a productive and successful member of a dental hygienist team. This online dental assisting course is the most comprehensive you will find. You will learn about every aspect of professional dental assisting including invaluable real-world perspectives from experienced dental assistants and essential information about anatomy and physiology, preventive dentistry, patient care and communication, radiology, pharmacology, anesthesia, assisting in specialty practices, employment strategies, and much more. Toward the end of the course or after completion you will have the opportunity to apply for an externship, where you will get real-life clinical assistant experience. You will also be ready to pursue certification as a dental assistant by passing the radiology and infection control portions of the Dental Assisting National Board examination. The exam or one or more of its components is necessary in states where registration is required for dental assistants.
Established in 2020
CIP: 51-0601 Dental Assisting/Assistant.
Provider Information
Triton College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
6 Weeks ( 240.00 Hours / 8.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,500.00 |
| Books | $300.00 |
| Fees | $500.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,300.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Online/E-Learning Instruction