Our Intra-Oral Level I & II Dental Assisting program is designed to prepare students for employment as dental assistants. The program includes instruction on dental functions, patient care, and dental office procedures. A mix of hands-on experience and classroom instruction provide students with the skills and theory they’ll need to succeed in their careers.
Study Hours
30 hours per week,
25 hours in college and
5 hours minimum home work
Total Hours
1245 hours (*This includes an internship.)
Duration
52 weeks | Estimated start date: September 2020
- Estimated completion date will be September 2021
Admission Requirements
AGE -
18 YEARS OR OLDER Minimum age requirement And pass an approved qualifying test
HS -
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Minimum requirement High School Diploma
Goals of the Dental Assistant Program
The Intra-Oral Dental Assisting (IODA) Program prepares career-minded individuals for positions in the dental health care delivery system. The curriculum embodies the theory and practice of modern dental assisting and at the same time recognizes the demands of adult education. Professional job preparation gives the individual self-direction, a sense of independence, and marketability to meet life’s changing needs
Learning Outcomes of the Dental Assistant Program
The learning outcomes of this program have been designed specifically to allow students to be successful in the field of dental assisting, including:
- Professional conduct
- Safe, ethical and professional practice environment
- Communication
- Collaborative practice/teamwork
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Dental assisting process of care
- Provision of chairside assisting skills and clinical treatment
- Provision of dental office administration skills
- Provision of dental laboratory skills
- Health promotion and education for individuals and communities
NDAEB Approved
Our curriculum is approved and recognized by the National Dental Assisting Examination Board (NDAEB). As a graduate of this dental program, you will be eligible to write the National Dental Assisting Examination Board (NDAEB) examination.