Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Dental assistants perform a wide range of duties in dental care facilities, from patient care to office tasks and laboratory procedures. Students become skillful at taking x-rays and impressions as well as performing coronal polishing and assisting with an array of dental procedures. The program covers patient preparation, charting, administrative duties, and office administrative functions. Students gain hands-on experience during lab class sessions and clinical experience. The program culminates in a Certificate of Achievement and/or Associate of Science degree in Dental Assisting.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the Dental Assisting program, graduates will be able to:
• Complete all dental assisting duties competently for a broad scope of dental specialties in a professional setting.
• Utilize infection control and safe practice techniques in a variety of clinical settings.
• Establish optimum Radiation Health and Safety practices to ensure high quality diagnostic images.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
36
Hours
36
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
1299 N Orchard St, Boise, Idaho
Local WIB
40 - REG-1 WIB 1-5
Name of Credential
Certificate of Achievement
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Grants, Loans, Scholarships, Payment Plans
Refund Policy
Please refer to catalog at www.carrington.edu
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - ACCJC
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
Graduation Fees
$25.00 cap and gown
In-State Tuition
$20,736.00 program cost
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$20,736.00 program cost
Total In-State Program Cost
$20,761.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$20,761.00
