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Dental Assistant

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Government license, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Dental Assisting/Assistant. 510601

Description

Dental Assistant 


This 280-hour course (200 hours of classroom/lab time and 80 hours of externship) prepares students to perform chair-side assistance to the dentist using four-handed dentistry technique. Additionally, students will be oriented to dental related anatomy and physiology, lab equipment, and preventative/restorative dentistry. Upon completion of the course students will be equipped to take the exam to become a Registered Dental Assistant with the State of Arkansas. Students will also have the chance to learn and perform Dental Radiography, Coronal Polishing, Administration/Monitoring of Nitrous Oxide in the State of Arkansas.

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

16

Hours

280

Entrance Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

School

PETRA ALLIED HEALTH (SPRINGDALE)

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Curriculum Competency Based

See Synopsis

Training Location(s)

Springdale

Local WIB

5025 - Northwest

Name of Credential

Certificate of Competency/State Registered Dental Assistant

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

None

Refund Policy

Yes

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

No

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)

$170.00

Testing/Exam Fees

$265.00 CPR/Nitrous/Coronal Polishing/XRay/State Reg Fee

In-State Tuition

$3,400.00

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$3,400.00

Registration Fee

$50.00

Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)

$290.00 Uniform & Lab Fee

Total In-State Program Cost

$4,175.00

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$4,175.00

Demand Occupation(s)

31-9091.00Dental Assistants
$15.00 per hour
Required Certification: RDA

Provider Status

Approved

Address

3889 Willowood Ave, Springdale, Arkansas 72762

Phone Number

(800) 785-9876

Fax Number

(479) 750-4655

Web Address

https://petraalliedhealth.com

Last Updated

Nov 25, 2024

Created

Sep 25, 2019

Renewal

Nov 25, 2025

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