Downey Adult School Downey, California

The Dental Assistant Program at Downey Adult School is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge for entry-level positions as Clinical Dental Assistants or Dental Biller/Front Office Coordinators. The program offers comprehensive training in both the clinical and administrative aspects of dental assisting, emphasizing hands-on techniques and real-world applications. Students gain practical experience through chairside dental assisting practice, adhering to the guidelines of the Dental Board of California Dental Practice Act. A key component of the program is the 200-hour clinical externship, providing valuable experience in a professional dental setting. Moreover, the curriculum includes essential certifications, enhancing students’ qualifications and employability. Completion of the program contributes significantly towards the work experience requirement for the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) state examination, making it a pathway to a rewarding career in the dental field.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Downey Adult School 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.