First Coast Technical College Saint Augustine, Florida

First Coast Technical College’s Dental Assisting program provides students with a comprehensive and hands-on learning experience to prepare them for a rewarding career in the dental field. The program emphasizes advanced clinical experiences, allowing students to work alongside professionals in both general and specialty dental settings. Students will gain proficiency in a wide range of essential skills, including chairside dental assisting, dental radiography, eDental charting, and preventative hygiene education. The curriculum also covers crucial topics like infection control, sterilization techniques, and managing medical and dental emergencies. This program equips graduates with the knowledge and practical skills needed for immediate employment and prepares them to pursue advanced certifications like NELDA. With high completion and placement rates, FCTC’s Dental Assisting program is a proven pathway to a successful career in dental care, offering opportunities with community partners such as Oxford Dental Associates, Heartland Dental, and more.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at First Coast Technical College 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.