Dental Hygiene (Associate Degree) is an Associate Degree program offered by Isothermal Community College in Spindale, NC. Tuition is $5,776 total.
Program Overview
Credential: AAS – Associate in Applied Science Program Code: A45260 Program Can be Earned 100% Online: No Financial Aid Eligible: Yes
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Career Outcomes
Graduates will be able to: - Provide hygiene care to a diverse patient pool in a professional, ethical, legal and humane manner. - Integrate infection control techniques. - Prepare high-grade, radiographic images used in diagnostics. - Perform appropriate life-saving measures for medical emergencies in a dental setting. - Provide accurate, consistent and thorough documentation throughout the dental hygiene process. - Use critical thinking and quality assurance mechanisms in provision of evidence-based care. - Continuously perform self-assessment for life-long learning and professional growth. - Demonstrate allegiance to the profession through service activities and affiliations with professional organizations.
After graduation: Our graduates will qualify for a variety of jobs in dentistry such as: Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) in the state of NC in General, Periodontal or Pediatric dental oral healthcare
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Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
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School Information
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Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide