UEI College-Chula Vista Chula Vista, California

The Dental Assistant program at UEI College-Chula Vista is designed to provide students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a dental office setting. This comprehensive program utilizes a hybrid learning format, blending classroom lectures, online modules, and extensive hands-on training in state-of-the-art dental assisting labs. Students gain practical experience in a variety of crucial areas, including assisting with dental procedures, taking X-rays, mastering preventative dentistry techniques, and managing key administrative tasks. The curriculum covers everything from dental science and chairside assisting to radiography and dental materials, ensuring a well-rounded education. A significant component of the program is a 170-hour externship, providing students with real-world experience and valuable opportunities to apply their newly acquired skills in a professional dental environment. Upon graduation, students are prepared to pursue entry-level positions and embark on rewarding careers as dental assistants.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at UEI College-Chula Vista 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.