Do you have a passion for helping others and an interest in the healthcare field? Are you looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in people’s lives? If so, a career in Dental Assisting might be the perfect fit for you!
The Dental Assisting program is a great way to enter the healthcare industry. At Central Coast College, we offer hybrid, hands-on and online courses. You can get the training you need in as little as 34 weeks.
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At Central Coast College, our Dental Assistant program is designed to prepare students to enter a dental career in the healthcare industry. Dental Assistants work closely with dentists to provide quality patient care, performing important administrative and clinical tasks to support dental offices.
This 34 week program provides students with intensive training emphasizing dental practice office management, dental assistant procedures, chair side assisting, dental anatomy, radiography and imaging. Students in the Dental Assistant program learn from professional instructors, and receive world-wide on-the-job experience through Externship.
In the Dental Assistant program, you’ll learn how to:
- Greet Patients
- Assist the dentist or hygienist during exams and treatments
- Administer X-Rays
- Take dental impressions
- Fabricate molds or crowns
Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion and X-ray Certification upon completion of the program.
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DA Program Courses Includes:
- Dental Anatomy and Infection Control
- Dental Assistance Procedures
- Chair Side Assisting
- Dental Radiography and Imaging
- Dental Practice Office Management
- Clinical Externship
DA Program Overview
- Total Weeks in program: 34 weeks – Morning/Afternoon classes | 42 weeks – Evening Classes
- Semester Credit Hours: 34
- Total Clock Hours: 780
- Classroom Hours: 620
- Clinical Externship Hours: 160
- Teacher/Student ratio: 1/Class Lab 1/20
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Give us a call today at (831) 424-6767 with any questions you may have. Walk-ins are always welcome! Stop by for a campus tour and explore the exciting possibilities for your new career! We can’t wait to meet you.