Florida Career College-Hialeah Hialeah, Florida

The Dental Assisting program at Florida Career College-Hialeah is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as dental assistants in various dental settings. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training, students will learn the fundamental principles of dental assisting, including dental anatomy and physiology, infection control protocols, chair-side assisting techniques, and radiology procedures. The curriculum typically covers a range of topics such as preparing patients for treatment, sterilizing instruments, assisting the dentist during procedures, taking dental impressions, and processing dental X-rays. This program likely includes an externship component, where students gain valuable real-world experience in a dental office, working alongside dental professionals. Upon completion of the program, graduates may be eligible to sit for relevant certification exams, such as Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certifications, depending on state regulations. Career paths for graduates include working in general dentistry offices, specialized dental practices (orthodontics, periodontics, etc.), and dental clinics. Graduates will possess the skills necessary to provide essential support to dentists and contribute to a positive patient experience.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Florida Career College-Hialeah 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.