Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Employment, Measurable skills gain, Other
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The dental assisting program provides educational opportunities for students to perform at a high level as a dental assistant to meet the needs of the dentist, patients and their community in the maintenance of dental health and prevention of dental disease.
The Dental Assisting program is one of two programs accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and is recognized by the State Board of Dental Examiners. The Dental Assisting program is a 9-month program that begins every August for students accepted into the program. It follows the regular school calendar with graduation in May.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
32
Hours
43
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
UofA - PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Didactic, Lab and Clinical
Training Location(s)
3000 West Scenic Drive, North Little Rock, Arkansas
Local WIB
5010 - Central
Name of Credential
Technical Certificate In Dental Assisting
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Federal, State, Institutional, Private
Grants, scholarships, waivers, loans and workstudy are available for this program.
Refund Policy
uaptc.edu/student-accounts/refund-policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - American Dental Association (ADA) Commission on Dental Accreditation
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$600.00
Testing/Exam Fees
$75.00
In-State/District Tuition
$8,686.00 $142 Per credit hour (43 credit hours), $60 per credit hour General Fees.
Other Fees
$1,206.00 $13 per credit hour Dental Fee for 40 Dental credit hours + $540 distance education fee ($15 per hour for 40 hours) + TB Vaccine ($30), Flu Testing ($30), Background Check ($49) and Drug Screening ($37) = $1206.00.
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$12,986.00 $242 Per credit hour (43 credit hours), $60 per credit hour General Fees.
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$370.00 Cost of uniforms & lab supplies
Total In-State Program Cost
$10,937.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$15,237.00
