Dental Hygiene

Bellingham Technical College ETPL
If you are interested in pursuing a career in the health care industry as a dental hygienist, then look into BTC’s Dental Hygiene program. You’ll learn the clinical skills and core professional values needed to launch a rewarding career in private and public settings, such as dental offices and public health clinics. Dental hygiene students learn under the supervision of licensed dentists and dental hygienists on state-of-the-art equipment in BTC’s on-campus dental clinic. Program graduates are well-positioned for employment, with the hands-on clinical experience employers need today. The Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
Visit the program website BTC Outreach Outreach, Advising, & Counseling Outreach, Advising, & Counseling (360) 752-8345 ext. admissions@btc.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$27,300.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$2,750.00

Locations

Bellingham, Online

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

21 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

124

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS-T

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS): Applicants must score at the “PROFICIENT” level or higher in each of the four areas on one transcript. Healthcare & Work Experience. Dental Hygiene applicants must submit a DH Healthcare Experience Verification Form for prior approval. Experience in healthcare may be demonstrated by certification and work experience in an allied healthcare field. The Dental Hygiene Program has a separate admission process from admission to BTC. Students must be admitted into a cohort before beginning Dental Hygiene coursework. See the Dental Hygiene Program website for more information about the current admission requirements and process. CLINICAL PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS: After acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program but prior to beginning clinical rotations, students must complete the clinical placement process and be at least 18 years of age. Clinical requirements include: Criminal background check 10-Panel urine drug screen Physical examination Tuberculous screening Required immunizations Current American Heart Association BLS for Provider CPR certification Medical Insurance Coverage

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

Completion rate

68%

Employment rate

93%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$54.70

Typical (median) annual earnings

$77,163.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

Healthcare and Social Services

100%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
28
Completion rate
68%
Average number of students who completed each year
9
Gender
Male
5%
Female
95%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
3%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
13%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
69%
Multi-racial
16%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
2%
20 to 29
54%
30 to 39
32%
40 to 49
12%
50 and over
0%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
19%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
19%
Some college experience, but no degree
38%
Certificate or AA
13%
BA or higher
13%