In our Dental Assisting program, students learn to become a productive member of the Dental Health Team.
Full-Time Course
Financial Aid available for qualified students
Prepare yourself to work side-by-side with a dentist. Assist in a variety of procedures, take x-rays, teach adults and children proper oral hygiene and take impressions (models) of teeth. Qualifying students will sit for the Ohio Dental Assistant Certification Exam sponsored by the Commission on Ohio Dental Assistant Certification, Inc. College Credit available through Walsh and Franklin Universityagreements.
Dental Anatomy and Pathology • Dental Terminology • Radiology (X-ray) procedures • Dental Specialties • Manipulating cements and impression materials • Sterilizing equipment • Patient Teaching • Employability Skills • Communication Skills • CPR • Non-paid 160 hours of externship required
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Begins August 20, 2012
Monday - Thursday
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Externship 160 hours
600 hours (40 weeks)
$4950* includes tuition, books, uniforms, supplies and certification exam(s)
Online registration is not available, please contact the Adult Education Department to register for this program
*Price subject to change
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Dental Assistants Job Outlook According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (CIP Code-51.0601)
(SOC Code 31-9091)
Employment is expected to grow 36 percent from 2008 to 2018, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. In fact, dental assistants are expected to be among the fastest growing occupations over the 2008–18 projection period. Median annual wages of dental assistants were $32,380 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $26,980 and $38,960.
Consumer Information (2009-2010)
On-time Completion Rate: 100%
Job Placement Rate: 56.25%
Median Loan Debt: $0
Room and Board: N/A