Fortis Institute
Certificate
Certificate (12 weeks - 1 year)
$20,723
Total Cost
1 year
Duration
On-Campus
Format
Houston, TX
Location
About This Program
Dental Assisting/Assistant program at Fortis Institute
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
Tuition:$20,723
Total Estimated Cost:$20,723
Financial Aid
89%
Receive Any Aid
68%
Receive Federal Aid
79%
Pell Grant Recipients
$7,727
Avg Loan Amount
81%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Outcomes
$19,835
Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
90%
Employment Rate
29
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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