Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
Certificate
Certificate (12 weeks - 1 year)
$11,571
Avg Tuition
6 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
Pleasant Gap, PA
Location
About This Program
Dental Assisting/Assistant program at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
Types of Dental Assistants
Dental Assistant (DA)
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)
Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA)
Orthodontic Assistant
Oral Surgery Assistant
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Dental Radiography Assistant
What You'll Learn:
- Medical record-keeping
- General office duties
- Reception and patient intake
- Scheduling
- Equipment maintenance and sterilization
- Basic radiography
- Pre- and post-operative patient care and instruction
- Chairside assisting
- Taking tooth and mouth impressions
- Supervised practice
Costs & Financial Aid
Estimated Tuition:$11,571/yr
Program Tuition Range:$9,240 – $13,855
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
77%
Receive Any Aid
51%
Receive Federal Aid
56%
Pell Grant Recipients
$9,416
Avg Loan Amount
64%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Outcomes
$25,194
Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
2
Earnings Cohort Size
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Program Classification
CIP Code: 51.0601 (Dental Assistant)
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