Dental Assistant

Lake Washington Institute of Technology ETPL
The Dental Assisting Certificate of Completion prepares students for entry-level employment and provides a foundation for job advancement with a focus on dental sciences, radiology, dental materials, clinical procedures, infection control, lab procedures, business operations and patient education. Students will be prepared for employment opportunities in private dental settings, hospitals, public health dental clinics, dental laboratories, and dental specialty offices.

Financial information

Total tuition

$3,694.88

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

6 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

28

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Completion

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Completion rate

94%

Employment rate

84%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$24.87

Typical (median) annual earnings

$40,668.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Healthcare and Social Services

96%

Other Industries

4%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
31
Completion rate
94%
Average number of students who completed each year
10
Gender
Male
0%
Female
100%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
13%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
32%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
48%
Multi-racial
6%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
3%
20 to 29
61%
30 to 39
27%
40 to 49
6%
50 and over
3%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
6%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
59%
Some college experience, but no degree
6%
Certificate or AA
12%
BA or higher
18%