Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden
Certificate
Certificate (12 weeks - 1 year)
$14,337
In-State Tuition
6 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
Hamden, CT
Location
About This Program
Dental Assisting/Assistant program at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden
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:$14,337/yr
Out-of-State Tuition:$14,337/yr
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
92%
Receive Any Aid
12%
Receive Federal Aid
70%
Pell Grant Recipients
$5,575
Avg Loan Amount
45%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Outcomes
$28,583
Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
95%
Employment Rate
21
Earnings Cohort Size
$9,500
Median Debt
$101/mo
Estimated Monthly Payment
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Program Classification
CIP Code: 51.0601 (Dental Assistant)
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