Pima Medical Institute-Houston Houston, Texas

The Dental Assistant program at Pima Medical Institute-Houston offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge to excel as entry-level dental assistants. This program provides hands-on training through real-world simulations and is taught by experienced instructors. Students will learn how to assist dentists during various treatment procedures, manage patient comfort, and handle office administrative tasks. With options for flexible hybrid learning, students gain skills in areas like preparing patients for examination, taking x-rays, sterilizing equipment, and educating patients on oral healthcare. Furthermore, the curriculum prepares students to perform both clerical and laboratory duties, ensuring they’re well-rounded professionals. Graduates are prepared for roles such as dental assistant, orthodontic assistant, and oral surgery assistant and can seek employment in a variety of environments. Pima Medical Institute offers access to a supportive career services team, along with clinical externships, to help students prepare for the job search after graduation.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Pima Medical Institute-Houston on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.