The Austin Community College Dental Assistant Certification Program will provide you with hands-on skills development to ensure that you will meet the high standards of the practice setting.
DurationA career as a Dental Assistant is a steady and rewarding profession. And with Austin now rated as the fastest growing city in the nation, demand for qualified assistants is growing rapidly!
About the Program
The Austin Community College Dental Assistant Certification Program will provide you with hands-on skills development to ensure that you will meet the high standards of the practice setting.
The program has been developed in close collaboration with Austin area dental practices. Our clinical placements are coordinated with dental clinics and offices across the greater Austin area to ensure that your practicum is under a skilled practitioner.
The Registered Dental Assistant CE Certificate program consists of seven (7) courses:
DNTA-1011 Dental Science
DNTA-1013 Emergency Management
DNTA-1060 Clinical
DNTA-1005 Radiology
DNTA-1015 Chair-Side Assist
DNTA-1052 Dental Office Procedures
DNTA-1064 Practicum
Program highlights include:
388 total program hours (approx. 1 year)
Clinical observations, group clinicals, and a final Practicum
Preparation for Texas State registration as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
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This program has an application process and you must be approved prior to registration. You must also meet the following criteria:
Have a high school diploma or GED
Possess proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking skills)
You are at least eighteen (18) years of age
You have a clean criminal record
We develop and deliver innovative and accessible programs to meet the needs of both individual Austinites and the organizations that employ them.
Our program utilizes both a classroom teaching environment and a 300-hour clinical internship in a real dental environment to help you develop skills in conducting chair-side procedures, radiology and X-rays, patient education, infection control and laboratory work.
The objective of the Dental Assistant Program is to prepare the student by providing the occupational education, training and skills for an entry-level employment opportunity in general dental assisting.
Dental assistants play a vital role in the management and operation of dentists’ offices and dental health groups. Whether individual or larger practices, these businesses are always seeking employees with extensive training and real-world experience assisting with patient care.
Dental assistant are important members of the dental team. A dental assistant is a trained professional that assists dentists in their work.
In the dental assisting profession, your attention to detail is a very important skill to ensure that patients receive the proper care that they deserve.
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