The College of Health Care Professions-Austin Austin, Texas

The Dental Assistant Certificate Program at The College of Health Care Professions-Austin is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed for a successful career in the dental field. This comprehensive program utilizes a blended-learning approach, combining online coursework with hands-on clinical training to provide a well-rounded education. Spanning 36 weeks, the program offers both day and evening tracks to accommodate diverse student schedules. Students will learn vital skills, ranging from patient care and office administration to radiology and dental procedures. The curriculum covers a broad spectrum of topics, including tooth morphology, equipment utilization, and infection control, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to handle the diverse responsibilities of a dental assistant. Furthermore, the program prepares students to take the state registration examination and offers career services to help them find employment. Credits earned can also be transferred to the Health and Medical Administrative Services AAS Degree for further career advancement.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at The College of Health Care Professions-Austin 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.