Dental Assistant School Rensselaer County, New York

Hudson Valley Community College Troy, New York

One-year certificate program designed for individuals new to the dental assisting field.
Primarily designed for immediate workforce entry upon graduation.
Satisfies all New York State requirements to become a Licensed Registered Dental Assistant (RDA).
Includes 27 credit hours of online coursework and 225 hours of hands-on clinical experience through a formal internship.
Successful graduates may apply for the New York State Professional Dental Assisting (NYPDA) Examination, Radiation Health & Safety (RHS) Exam and Infection Control Exam (ICE).
Offered by the Dental Hygiene Department.
The program is offered entirely online.

One-year diploma program preparing students for a Dental Assistant II (DAII) classification in North Carolina.
Comprehensive curriculum covering general studies, biomedical sciences, dental sciences, clinical sciences, and clinical practice.
Extensive clinical experience: 384 hours working under the direction of dental professionals in a real-world setting.
Graduates eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board Examination to become Certified Dental Assistants (CDA).
Training in a virtual dental office setting within a state-of-the-art facility with fully-equipped operatories, lab, radiology facilities, and classroom.
Active Dental Assisting Club providing opportunities for community involvement, fundraising, and professional development.
Prepares students for expanded functions as legally defined by the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners.