Total tuition

$4,150.00

Total required fees

$100.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Tumwater

Instructional methods

Hybrid or Blended Program

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Award name

Certificate

Education Prerequisites

None

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Minimum Age: Must be at least 17 years of age (applicants under the age of 18require written permission from a parent or legal guardian in order to enroll).● Immunization: Prospective dental assistant students must comply with bothclinical facility requirements and state law related to immunizations. Studentsmust provide documentation of vaccination or a serum titer confirming immunitysigned by a healthcare provider, or the student must sign the vaccinationdeclination form. Students should be aware that future employers may requirevaccination as a condition of employment, and a student who declines vaccinationmay face difficulty in obtaining employment until the student is vaccinated.Documentation of vaccinations must include the following:o Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis (T-DaP) – Must be current within the past 10years.o Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)o Hepatitis B – A complete three-injection series must be completed prior toadmission into the program.o Varicella (Chickenpox) – Students may provide a physician-documentedhistory of the disease as an alternative to a shot record or serum titer.● Identification: Documentation must be a valid government-issued form ofidentification (driver’s license, state ID, or passport.) Social Security cards are notacceptable forms of identification.● Prospective students will be interviewed and must be able to complete theapplication forms and communicate with the representative without theassistance of an interpreter.● A valid social security number is required to enter the program.● Potential Radiation Hazards: Due to potential radiation hazards for pregnantwomen during onsite training, prospective students who are pregnant arerequired to obtain a letter from their physician before enrolling in the program.This letter should affirm their ability to be in the building when X-rays are beingtaken and to participate in the required X-ray lab stations.o Disclosure of Pregnancy: In the event that a pregnancy is not disclosed beforeenrollment or if a student becomes pregnant during the program, two optionsare provided to ensure the student's well-being:▪ Physician's Approval: The student may continue in the program only ifthey provide a letter from their physician. This letter should affirm theirability to be in the building when X-rays are being taken and toparticipate in the required X-ray lab stations. If a pregnant studentcannot obtain a physician's letter, they will be withdrawn from theprogram and their refund will be determined based on their progress inthe course, following the school's refund policy.▪ Withdrawal: Alternatively, the student may choose to withdraw fromthe course. In such cases, any refunds will be determined in accordancewith the school's refund policy. ● The school does not require background checks or drug screens for students toenter the dental assistant program. However, upon graduation, many employerswill perform a full background check and drug screen prior to employment. If thebackground check or drug screen is not passed, it may result in no employmentoffer.● Students must maintain a professional appearance with the ability to hide anytattoos and/or piercings during future employment. If the school determines thisis not possible, the school has the right to deny admission.● Students must have access to the internet and have a computer for this course.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

No

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

Certificate of Completion