Dental Assistant at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno | Trade School Go
    San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno
    Certificate
    Certificate (12 weeks - 1 year)
    $23,616
    Total Cost
    11 months
    Duration
    On-Campus
    Format
    Fresno, CA
    Location

    About This Program

    Dental Assisting/Assistant program at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno

    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:$23,616
    Total Estimated Cost:$23,616

    Financial Aid

    92%
    Receive Any Aid
    64%
    Receive Federal Aid
    67%
    Pell Grant Recipients
    $6,676
    Avg Loan Amount
    77%
    Have Student Loans
    Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits

    Source: U.S. Department of Education

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    Outcomes

    $27,039
    Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
    94%
    Employment Rate
    46
    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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