Fortis College-Columbia
Certificate
Certificate (12 weeks - 1 year)
$14,777
In-State Tuition
6 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
Columbia, SC
Location
About This Program
Dental Assisting/Assistant program at Fortis College-Columbia
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
In-State Tuition:$14,777/yr
Out-of-State Tuition:$14,777/yr
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
94%
Receive Any Aid
72%
Receive Federal Aid
77%
Pell Grant Recipients
$6,826
Avg Loan Amount
90%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Outcomes
$24,564
Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
94%
Employment Rate
80
Earnings Cohort Size
$13,000
Median Debt
$138/mo
Estimated Monthly Payment
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Program Classification
CIP Code: 51.0601 (Dental Assistant)
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