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Dental Assistant

Training Program

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)

Dental Assisting/Assistant. 510601

Description

Dental Assistant 


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

Demand Occupation(s)

31-9091.00Dental Assistants
$18.00 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

Jun 04, 2025

Created

Sep 25, 2019

Renewal

Nov 25, 2025

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