Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
Certificate
Post-Master's Certificate
$5,150
Total Cost
7 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
Altoona, PA
Location
About This Program
Dental Assisting/Assistant program at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
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:$5,150
Total Estimated Cost:$5,150
Financial Aid
99%
Receive Any Aid
46%
Receive Federal Aid
52%
Pell Grant Recipients
$7,647
Avg Loan Amount
78%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Program Classification
CIP Code: 51.0601 (Dental Assistant)
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