Central California School of Continuing Education San Luis Obispo, California

The Dental Assisting program at Central California School of Continuing Education provides students with the comprehensive knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to excel as entry-level dental assistants. The curriculum typically encompasses dental terminology, chairside assisting techniques, radiography (x-ray procedures), infection control protocols, sterilization methods, and basic dental office administration. Students will likely participate in simulated dental procedures in a lab environment to gain practical experience. A key component of the program is usually a clinical externship, where students work alongside dental professionals in a real dental office, applying their skills and gaining valuable insights into the profession. Graduation from the program often prepares students to take required portions of the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) exam or qualify them for entry level positions. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates can pursue career opportunities in various dental settings, including general dentistry practices, specialist offices (such as orthodontics or periodontics), and community dental clinics. The program duration is generally designed for rapid entry into the workforce, often lasting several months to a year, depending on the specific program structure and intensity.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Central California School of Continuing Education 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.