Credential(s) Offered
IHE Certificate of Completion, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Learn the basic concepts and skills of dental assisting including terminology, dental charting, cavity classification, rubber dams, four-handed dentistry, and suctioning through classroom, online, and lab learning in an intensive 13-week course. In addition, students will be required to have nine hours of independent observation in a dental office (if employed in a dental office, these hours must take place in a different office).
ADDITIONAL COSTS INCLUDE Textbook, BLS Healthcare Provider CPR Training Certification, lab coat.
Clinical hours may be outside normal class hours, but students will be provided clinical dates at least one month in advance. In alignment with state requirements, students are required to attend 100% of the course to complete the program successfully.
Download the handout for additional requirements and costs.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
13
Hours
105
Entrance Requirements
None
School
Idaho State University - Workforce Training
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
921 S. 8th Ave Pocatello, ID 83209
Local WIB
40 - REG-1 WIB 1-5
Name of Credential
Certificate of Completion
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
NA
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Idaho Division of Career-Technical Education
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)
$120.00 Textbook and Workbook
In-State Tuition
$650.00
Other Fees
$65.00 AHA Healthcare Provider CPR Required
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$30.00 Lab jacket
Total In-State Program Cost
$865.00
