Pima Medical Institute-Seattle Seattle, Washington

The Dental Assistant program at Pima Medical Institute-Seattle is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive as entry-level dental assistants. This comprehensive certificate program combines classroom instruction with hands-on training, mirroring real-world dental office settings. Students will master crucial skills such as assisting dentists during various treatment procedures, ensuring patient comfort, taking x-rays, sterilizing equipment, and providing post-operative instructions. Beyond clinical skills, the program emphasizes administrative duties, including scheduling appointments, managing billing, and communicating with vendors. Pima Medical Institute also offers a hybrid learning option for those needing more flexibility. With a focus on practical experience and career readiness, graduates are well-prepared to pursue diverse career opportunities in dental practices, hospitals, or specialty clinics, and can pursue certification such as the RDA. Furthermore, graduates benefit from Career Services support, increasing their chances of securing fulfilling employment.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Pima Medical Institute-Seattle 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.