The College of Health Care Professions-McAllen Campus
Certificate
Certificate (12 weeks - 1 year)
$17,400
Total Cost
9 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
McAllen, TX
Location
About This Program
Dental Assisting/Assistant program at The College of Health Care Professions-McAllen Campus
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:$17,400
Total Estimated Cost:$17,400
Financial Aid
98%
Receive Any Aid
80%
Receive Federal Aid
76%
Pell Grant Recipients
$6,104
Avg Loan Amount
91%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Outcomes
$21,569
Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
94%
Employment Rate
78
Earnings Cohort Size
$6,361
Median Debt
$67/mo
Estimated Monthly Payment
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Program Classification
CIP Code: 51.0601 (Dental Assistant)
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