Credential(s) Offered
Government license, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Dental AssistantÂ
This 240-hour program consists of 200 hours of classroom instruction and a 40-hour externship, completed during the
program. The externship may be waived if the student has a job as a dental assistant and already has 16 hours of practical
experience, verified by a signed letter from their supervisor. This program trains students to assist dentists using four-handed
dentistry techniques. The curriculum covers dental anatomy, lab equipment, dental radiography, coronal polishing, and
preventive/restorative dentistry. Upon completion, the school hosts a scheduled seminar including the Arkansas Registered
Dental Assistant exam. The seminar also includes training in Dental Radiography, Coronal Polishing, and Nitrous Oxide
administration/monitoring, as permitted by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
16
Hours
240
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
$194.00 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
$4,104.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$4,104.00
