Carrington College-Albuquerque Albuquerque, New Mexico

The Dental Assistant program at Carrington College-Albuquerque offers comprehensive training for individuals seeking a rewarding career in the dental field. This program focuses on equipping students with the necessary skills to excel in various aspects of a dental practice, including patient care, office management, and essential laboratory procedures. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training, students gain practical experience in assisting dentists during procedures, taking x-rays, instructing patients on proper oral hygiene, and managing dental records. With blended learning options and potentially completable in as few as nine months, the program provides flexibility for students. The curriculum emphasizes real-world application, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to support dentists and contribute to a positive patient experience. Graduates often find career opportunities in dental offices, where they play a crucial role in maintaining smooth operations and providing quality oral healthcare.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Carrington College-Albuquerque 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.