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Program Description for Clinical Dental Assistant	View Basket

Provider

Western Michigan University

Date of last update

4/1/2013

Description

This is a non-credit program offered completely online through WMU's Extended University Program's Professional Development department The Clinical Dental Assistant Online Training Program will prepare you to become a productive member of a dental team as a certified dental assistant. You'll learn about every aspect of professional dental assisting, including invaluable real-world perspectives from experienced dental assistants and essential information about anatomy and physiology, preventive dentistry, patient care and communication, radiology, pharmacology, anesthesia, assisting in specialty practices, employment strategies, and much more. Upon finishing this program, you'll be prepared to successfully complete the radiology and infection control portions of the Dental Assisting National Board exam, which its cost is included in the tuition Upon registering, you're given an initial six months to complete the program. Should you need more time, you may request a six-month extension at no additional charge.

Contact Name

Contact Phone Number

(269) 387-4200

Contact URL

www.wmich.edu/offcampus/professional/non-credit.php?cid=129&s=health

Course Length

6 Months

Admission Requirements

Students should have a high school diploma or equivalent. Basic computer skills are required. No health care or medical office work experience is required. A current CPR certification is required for employment, but it's not required for this program.

Credential Earned

Other

Other Credential Description

Online Certificate

Sources of Financial Assistance Accepted

Individual Training Accounts, http://gatlineducation.com/fin_aid.html

Estimated Waiting Period to Enter Program

1 Weeks

License Fee for Employment

Program Cost

$1,995

Additional Costs

Internship/Externship Required

New Program

Completion Rate

0.0%

Number of Graduates in the last year

Employment Rate

Not Available

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Training-Related Placement Rate

Not Available

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Average Starting Wage

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Program Description for Clinical Dental Assistant