Dental Assistant

Interested in a career in the dental field? Our dental assisting program will prepare you for this growing medical field.

The Dental Assisting program will prepare students for a career in the dental field. Dental Assistants help to increase the efficiency of the dentist in the delivery of oral health care. With a projected employment growth of 7 percent from 2022 to 2032, Dental Assistants are in high demand. The growing link between general health and oral health will only continue to add to this growth. This program will prepare you to assist chair-side during specialty and operative procedures. Students will complete an externship experience in a local dental facility as part of the program.

Credential Opportunities:

• Registered Dental Assistant (AMT)
• Licensed Ohio Dental Radiographer
• American Heart Association BCS Provider CPR

Entrance Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Complete the Work Keys Assessment
• Interview with the program manager
  • Provide personal and professional referenced
  • Obtain/provide documentation of required vaccines

Externship Requirements:

• Pass FBI/BCI background check
• Pass urine drug screen
• List of required vaccinations:
  • Hepatitis B Series
  • One-step Mantoux (TB)
  • Seasonal influenza
  • Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria
• BLS CPR certification (American Heart Association BCS Provider CPR)

Programmatic credentialing requirements and qualifications for employment vary per employer and/or facility.