High Desert Medical College
Certificate
Post-Master's Certificate
$26,848
Avg Tuition
6 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
Lancaster, CA
Location
About This Program
Dental Assisting/Assistant program at High Desert Medical College
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:$26,848/yr
Program Tuition Range:$17,186 – $51,385
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
94%
Receive Any Aid
59%
Receive Federal Aid
57%
Pell Grant Recipients
$8,223
Avg Loan Amount
88%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Outcomes
$17,720
Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
77%
Employment Rate
38
Earnings Cohort Size
$7,521
Median Debt
$80/mo
Estimated Monthly Payment
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Program Classification
CIP Code: 51.0601 (Dental Assistant)
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