Contra Costa Medical Career College Antioch, California

Contra Costa Medical Career College’s Dental Assisting program is a comprehensive 985-hour course designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in entry-level dental assistant positions. This intensive program combines theoretical instruction with hands-on laboratory work and real-world clinical experience, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to handle a variety of responsibilities within a dental office. Students will learn vital skills such as front office management, preliminary patient examination procedures, chairside assisting techniques, and proficient charting, appointment scheduling, and record-keeping. Upon completion, graduates receive BLS Certification from the American Heart Association, enhancing their marketability. The program focuses on developing competency in patient care and preparing graduates to confidently contribute to the smooth operation of dental practices and clinics. The program’s primary goal is to provide entry-level dental assistants with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary for successful patient care.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Contra Costa Medical Career College 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.
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