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Dental Assistant

Willow Street, Pennsylvania | Lancaster County Career & Technology Center - Willow Street | ID: 162801

Overview

1730 Hans Herr DR Willow Street, Pennsylvania 17584-9112
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Admissions Office:
717-735-3762
Online Training
Classroom Training
Certificate of Completion in Dental Assisting
Employment Skill Gain
Employment
Credential Skill Gain
Industry Recognized Certificate/Certification
Occupational Certificate/Certification
$15,103.00 - $15,103.00
Training(ETPL)

Description of Training Provider

Lancaster County CTC is a Pennsylvania public school offering career and technical training in a variety of fields to include Transportation, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Construction to name a few. Lancaster County CTC is nationally accredited through

Program Description

The Dental Assistant program integrates lectures, demonstrations and hands-on experiences to teach students a variety of dental-related subjects. The major areas of study include anatomy and physiology, chair side dental assisting, radiology, dental materials and microbiology/sterilization. The program also covers pharmacology, oral pathology, dental anatomy, computer introduction, medical/dental emergencies, dental office business procedures, legal/ethical management and communications. During the second half of the year, students participate in clinical rotations in private dental offices, clinics and hospitals. Experience gained in the Dental Assistant program prepares students to take the National Board Exam in dental radiology required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The programs textbook is written on a college level, requiring that students entering the program possess excellent reading/comprehension skills.

Skills & Competencies

Entry level skills and competencies leading to employment as a dental assistant.

Additional Information

  • High School Diploma or Its Equivalent
  • 27 hours/40 weeks
  • 319091 - Dental Assistants
  • 07/31/2023
  • Full Time, Daytime, Online

Service Costs

12,978.00
12,978.00
1,025.00
1,100.00

Performance Measures

Of those individuals who completed this course/program,
100% earned a post-secondary credential.
75% were employed within six months after completing training.