Dental Assisting is a Certificate program offered by Lindsey Hopkins Technical College in Miami, FL. The program takes 1230 clock hours to complete, with a total tuition of $3,149.
Program Overview
The Dental Assisting program is committed to help students gain new knowledge and acquire professional skills in order to attain a meaningful position in a highly regarded field. By creating an environment in which students are stimulated to learn, grow personally, and to develop decision-making and problem-solving skills necessary to meet the demands of the profession and the community.
This program incorporates practical experience in dental clinics and offices. This program is accredited by the American Dental Association’s Commission of Dental Accreditation. Upon graduation, students are eligible to take the National Board Examination of Dental Assistants as well as obtain the Dental Radiographer Certification for the State of Florida.
Satisfactory Completion of all OCPs and passing the Final Test (theory, practical and Clinical) will award student the Expanded Functions Certificate for the State of Florida. Minimum basic-skills grade levels required for awarding a Full Program Completion Certificate are 10th grade in Math, Reading, and Language on the TABE ® test. Additional information can be provided by student services. Students are expected to complete program competencies.
Admission Requirements
- Dental office and patient management
- Basic dental laboratory procedures
- Dental and general anatomy
- Dental terminology
- Oral pathology
- Nutrition and preventive dentistry
- Dental instruments and equipment
- Microbiology
- Dental pharmacology and anesthesia
- Chairside assisting and expanded functions
- Maintenance and asepsis of dental operator and instrumentation
- Employability skills
- Leadership and human relations skills: HOSA membership and participation activities
- Ethics and jurisprudence
- Dental materials and preventive dentistry
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.
School Information
Campus Location
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
Accreditations
Program Length & Schedule
Program length: 1,230 Hours
Classes meet Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Employment & Salary
Employment Opportunities:
- Private Dental Offices
- Dental Schools
- Hospitals
Employment Requirements:
- License: Expanded Functions Dental Assist (EFDA)
- Requirements vary per state; in-the-job training or postsecondary training in dental assisting are recommended
- Students are strongly encouraged to earn the Dental Assisting National Board Certification.
The average wage for this career in Florida is $22.74 hourly or $47,300 annually.
School Information
Campus Location
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