Dental Assistant School Altoona, Pennsylvania

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center Altoona, Pennsylvania

Comprehensive three-year program designed to prepare students as integral members of a dental health care team.
Hands-on experience in preparing patients for treatment, maintaining treatment areas, and sterilizing instruments.
Training in exposing, processing, and mounting dental radiographs, preparing students for the Radiation Health and Safety component of the Dental Association National Board exam.
Emphasis on chairside assisting, recording vital signs, recognizing emergencies, and CPR certification.
Focus on the legal and ethical aspects of dentistry, and education in the prevention of dental diseases.
Opportunity to participate in the Cooperative Education program during the senior year, gaining real-world experience in a dental office.
Potential to earn college credit through articulation and dual enrollment opportunities.