Virginia Peninsula Community College Hampton, Virginia

The Dental Assistant program at Virginia Peninsula Community College offers a robust curriculum designed to prepare students for successful careers in the field. A key component of the program is a coordinated internship, providing invaluable on-the-job training within selected business, industrial, or service firms. This hands-on experience allows students to apply their classroom knowledge in a real-world setting. The curriculum includes foundational courses in biology, chemistry, and English, alongside specialized dental assisting courses. Students gain practical skills and theoretical knowledge, ensuring they are well-equipped to meet the demands of the dental profession. The internship course can be repeated for credit, offering additional opportunities for skill development and career advancement. With a blend of academic rigor and practical application, the Dental Assistant program at Virginia Peninsula Community College sets students on a path to a rewarding and fulfilling career.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Virginia Peninsula Community 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.