Florida Career College-Jacksonville Jacksonville, Florida

The Dental Assistant program at Florida Career College-Jacksonville is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as entry-level dental assistants. Students will learn essential skills such as chairside assisting, taking dental radiographs, sterilizing instruments, preparing dental materials, and managing dental office procedures. The program curriculum typically covers dental terminology, anatomy, physiology, and infection control, ensuring students are well-versed in the fundamentals of dental care. A significant portion of the program involves hands-on training in a simulated dental clinic, allowing students to practice and refine their skills using modern dental equipment. Furthermore, students usually complete a clinical externship in a real dental office, gaining valuable experience working alongside dental professionals. The program is often designed to prepare graduates for relevant certification exams, such as those for dental radiography. Graduates of the Dental Assistant program are prepared to pursue careers in general dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, and other specialized dental practices. The typical duration of this type of program is less than a year, allowing students to enter the workforce quickly.

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