West Virginia Junior College-Charleston Charleston, West Virginia

The Dental Assisting program at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston offers a unique blend of online learning and practical, hands-on experience. This program provides the flexibility of online coursework in areas such as dental terminology and practice management, allowing students to balance their education with other commitments. Crucially, the program incorporates clinical days at a fully-equipped dental lab, fostering personalized learning and skill development under the guidance of experienced instructors. The curriculum is designed to equip students with immediately applicable skills, from taking x-rays to assisting in dental procedures. This integrated approach, encompassing classroom learning, lab work, externships, and robust career services, prepares graduates for successful careers in various dental specialties. Graduates are well-prepared to pursue the Nationally Registered Credentialed Dental Assistant (NRCDA) certification and excel in the field.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston 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.