State Career College Gurnee, Illinois

The Dental Assisting program at State Career College provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as valuable members of a dental team. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory practice, students learn essential dental assisting techniques, including chairside assisting, infection control, radiography, dental materials, and office management procedures. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in various dental settings, such as general dentistry practices, specialty offices (orthodontics, periodontics, etc.), and public health clinics. The program likely incorporates an externship or clinical component, allowing students to gain practical experience in a real dental office and network with dental professionals. Graduates are typically prepared to sit for nationally recognized certification exams, such as the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam, which can enhance their career prospects. Upon completion of the program, graduates can pursue careers as dental assistants, contributing to the efficient and effective operation of dental practices while providing quality patient care. Program duration may vary, but is typically completed within 9-12 months.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at State Career 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.