Vernon College Vernon, Texas

Vernon College’s Dental Assisting program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as integral members of a dental healthcare team. The program goes beyond basic instrument passing, comprehensively covering essential areas such as patient preparation, sterilization protocols, radiographic techniques, and administrative tasks. Students will learn how to assist during various dental procedures, provide oral hygiene instruction, take dental impressions, and maintain accurate patient records. A key focus is placed on preparing graduates to successfully pass the State of Texas Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) exam, opening doors to rewarding career opportunities. The program’s curriculum emphasizes hands-on training and the development of strong communication, computer literacy, and interpersonal skills, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to meet the demands of the modern dental office. With a blend of technical expertise and patient-centered care, Vernon College’s Dental Assisting program sets students on a path to a fulfilling career in the dental field.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Vernon College 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.