North-West College-West Covina West Covina, California

The Dental Assistant program at North-West College’s West Covina campus offers a comprehensive and practical pathway to a fulfilling career in the dental field. This career-focused technical course is meticulously designed to provide students with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel as a Dental Assistant. Through a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on training, students gain proficiency in patient care, x-ray procedures, record management, appointment scheduling, and assisting dentists during various treatments. The program is delivered across eight class modules plus a 180 hour externship in a live clinic. Graduates emerge well-prepared to contribute effectively to dentists’ offices, dental clinics, and other oral health care facilities. The program emphasizes the growing demand for skilled Dental Assistants, driven by an aging population and increased awareness of preventive dental services, and the potential for long-term career growth.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at North-West College-West Covina 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.