Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos
Certificate
Certificate (12 weeks - 1 year)
$18,815
Total Cost
8 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
San Marcos, CA
Location
About This Program
Dental Assisting/Assistant program at Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos
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:$18,815
Total Estimated Cost:$18,815
Financial Aid
80%
Receive Any Aid
48%
Receive Federal Aid
47%
Pell Grant Recipients
$8,640
Avg Loan Amount
68%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Outcomes
$27,301
Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
94%
Employment Rate
31
Earnings Cohort Size
$8,508
Median Debt
$90/mo
Estimated Monthly Payment
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Program Classification
CIP Code: 51.0601 (Dental Assistant)
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