Fortis College-Columbia Blythewood, South Carolina

The Dental Assisting program at Fortis College-Columbia is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the field of dental healthcare. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum focused on practical application and hands-on training, preparing students to effectively assist dentists with patient care, office duties, and laboratory procedures. Students will learn the essential interpersonal and technical skills required to work directly with dentists, chair-side, in various clinical settings, including general practices and specialized dental offices. The training also encompasses a broad range of employment opportunities, from private and group practices to hospitals and public health facilities. Graduates of the program will be well-prepared for entry-level positions, supported by Fortis’s Career Services, which provides guidance and resources to help secure employment that aligns with their skills and career goals.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Fortis College-Columbia 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.