Dental Assistant School Beadle County, South Dakota

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.

Comprehensive training covering a wide range of dental assisting responsibilities beyond instrument passing.
Prepares students to take the State of Texas Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) exam.
Focuses on essential skills including patient care, sterilization techniques, radiography, and administrative duties.
Includes hands-on experience with dental materials and equipment.
Provides instruction on oral hygiene instruction for patients.
Offers the opportunity to develop strong communication and computer literacy skills.

Hands-on dental assisting career training.
Hybrid training format combining distance education and on-campus classes.
Instructor support available even during distance education via a learning management system.
Focus on essential skills including dental office procedures, lab techniques, medical and dental terminology, anatomy & physiology (with emphasis on head and neck), dental law and ethics, and patient rights.
Training in regulated tasks (depending on state regulations) like coronal polishing, fluoride application, and topical anesthetics application.
Access to a learning management system with live chats and video chats for enhanced communication.

Hands-on training prepares students for employment as professional Chairside Assistants.
Comprehensive curriculum covering dental assisting basics, infection control, radiology, and dental specialties.
Open-entry program allows students to start at the beginning of each month, space permitting.
Focus on legal, moral, and ethical principles in patient care.
High completion (83%) and job placement (93%) rates.
Opportunities for high school students to start the program and gain valuable skills.
Supportive learning environment with caring instructors focused on student success.