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)
Description
Dental AssistantÂ
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