Dental Assistant School McLean County, Illinois

County College of Morris Randolph, New Jersey

Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers chairside assisting, dental radiology, infection control, dental materials, and office management.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Likely includes modern dental operatory labs with current equipment and technology to simulate a real dental office environment.
Clinical Experience: Provides hands-on experience through clinical rotations at local dental offices and clinics. Students get the opportunity to work with patients and apply their skills under the supervision of experienced dental professionals.
Radiology Certification Preparation: The program prepares students to take the state-approved dental radiology exam, allowing them to take x-rays under a dentist's supervision (if permissible by the state).
CPR/BLS Certification: Includes training and certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic Life Support (BLS), essential skills for healthcare professionals.
Career-Focused Training: The program emphasizes skills employers seek, such as professionalism, communication, and teamwork, to prepare graduates for immediate employment.
Potential Articulation Agreements: Explore if the Dental Assisting program has articulation agreements with other colleges or universities, allowing graduates to seamlessly transfer credits toward an associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field.

Concise 8-week program focused on entry-level dental assisting skills.
Prepares students to assist dentists and hygienists in providing safe and effective patient care.
Covers essential technical skills, including equipment use, patient positioning, and sterilization techniques.
Provides training in dental office administration, including insurance billing, record keeping, and patient privacy.
No formal prerequisites or placement testing required for admission.
Curriculum includes legal and regulatory aspects of dentistry.
Certificate of Completion awarded upon successful completion (grade of C or better).

Hands-on, real-world training in a dental setting.
Focus on communication, administrative, and assisting skills.
Learn to assist during a variety of treatment procedures.
Curriculum covers clerical and laboratory duties.
Prepares graduates to take the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) License Exam (in California).
Hybrid learning options available for flexible schedules.
Access to Career Services for job search assistance, resume building, and interview skills.

Graduates are eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board Examination to become a Certified Dental Assistant.
Graduates are eligible to take the Radiation Examination to be certified to take radiographs in the state of Texas.
Students may enter the program with articulated credit from high school.
Articulated Tech-Prep Enhanced Skills Certificates are available upon completion of program competencies.
A multi-disciplinary enhanced skills certificate in Border Health issues is available.
The program offers both a one-year Certificate of Completion and a two-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.
Graduates are prepared to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to meet healthcare needs.