Dental Assistant ADA Accredited

Clover Park Technical College ETPL
Designed to prepare students for positions in the Dental Assistant field. Graduates of the program will have a foundation of knowledge of dental science, dental assisting skills, dental materials, dental laboratory procedures, radiography, infection control, and office management skills. Students will develop an understanding of the role of the dental assistant within the dental care team. Graduates are qualified for entry-level positions as expanded duties dental assistants and coordinating assistants in the office.

Financial information

Total tuition

$13,161.80

Total required fees

$2,443.80

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Lakewood, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

102

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAT

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

In order to participate in the program, students must have current immunizations or laboratory verification of immune status. This includes, but is not limited to, Hepatitis B series, including a positive titer, Tetanus/Diphtheria, Tuberculosis Test, Measles/Mumps/Rubella, and Varicella as required by contracts with clinical facilities and CDC recommendations. Students must have a current Basic Life Support (CPR) card for health care providers, a First Aid card, and a current dental examination form completed by their dentist. To enter the program, a student must be eligible the first quarter to take MAT 094, college-level English, and psychology or another social science or humanities course. In order to participate in the externship, students must have all general education requirements completed and receive a No Record On File report related to crimes against persons from the Washington State Patrol. Students must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma (per ADA standards).

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

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

63%

Employment rate

85%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$23.54

Typical (median) annual earnings

$36,267.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Healthcare and Social Services

87%

Other Industries

13%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
79
Completion rate
63%
Average number of students who completed each year
26
Gender
Male
0%
Female
100%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
9%
Black or African American
10%
Hispanic
15%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
46%
Multi-racial
17%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
14%
20 to 29
69%
30 to 39
11%
40 to 49
3%
50 and over
2%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
6%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
48%
Some college experience, but no degree
26%
Certificate or AA
20%
BA or higher
1%