Dental Assistant School Day County, South Dakota

York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education York, Pennsylvania

Comprehensive dental assisting training covering instrument passing, infection control, and patient care.
Hands-on experience in preparing dental materials, taking impressions and X-rays, and performing basic lab duties.
Focus on critical skills needed to effectively assist dentists during procedures.
Opportunity to earn valuable certifications including Ethics in the Workplace, Radiation Health & Safety (RHS), BLS Healthcare Provider, and Soft Skills
Dedicated program with courses throughout all four years (with co-op opportunities during senior year).
Students learn in a simulated dental office environment.

Hybrid program offering the flexibility of online lectures with hands-on lab experience on campus in York, PA.
Earn a Dental Assisting Diploma in as few as 10 months.
Includes preparation for and first test fee cost of Radiology Health and Safety, Infection Control and CPR Certifications.
Learn from instructors with real-world experience in the dental field.
Gain practical experience through a 280-hour externship in a dental office or clinic.
Industry-modeled labs equipped with dental equipment and instruments for realistic training.
Career Services dedicated to assisting with job searches, resume and cover letter writing, and interviewing skills.

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.