Credential(s) Offered
IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Program Name: Dental Assisting – Certificate of Completion
Course Objective:
Description: The Dental Assisting program aims to provide marketable skills in clinical, radiographic and laboratory procedures. Dental assistants perform a broad scope of dental procedures and administrative functions under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists.
Competencies to be achieved: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Dental Assisting prepares students to work collaboratively in a dental setting or transfer to a healthcare related four-year program. Students will be able to assist the dental team in a broad scope of dental procedures, perform office management functions, and provide patient support. Students that meet the CCL requirements in the program may proceed to earn their AAS degree.
Graduates are eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board Certification Exams to earn the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA®) credential. Additionally, students are prepared for the required Arizona Radiologic Proficiency Certificate (AZRC) and the Arizona Coronal Polishing Certificate (AZCP).
Once graduates earn their AZRC and AZCP, they are eligible to apply for admission to an Expanded Functions Dental Assisting (EFDA) program in Arizona.
Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure): $6497
Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):$437 – Textbook lists are provided to students when registered to attend.
Dental Assisting A Comprehensive Approach ISBN: 9781133591894
Dental Assisting Instrument Guide: 2nd Edition ISBN: 978-1133691594
Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team ISBN: 9780323400619
Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques ISBN: 978-0323297424
Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
Course Fees; Registrations Fees; Testing; Graduation; Fingerprint Clearance; Background Check; Shots; Uniforms/Scrubs; AHA BLS Card; Urine Drug Screen
WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification
Julie Plombon
Phoenix College Student Services Specialist
(602) 285-7840
julie.plombon@phoenixcollege.edu
Direct Website link to the program:https://www.phoenixcollege.edu/degrees-certificates/health-sciences/dental-assisting-5483-ccl
Additional information:
Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: Background check; Fingerprint Clearance; Shots; Urine Drug Screen; AHA BLS Card;
Other requirements needed: Pre-req’s are required, including: Communication, English (ENG101), Reading (CRE101), Biology (BIO160 or Bio201 and BIO202) and CPR Card for Healthcare providers (BLS). These can be taken in one semester or two semesters. If start program in August, program is 10 months; If start in January, program is 12 months.
Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website): https://www.phoenixcollege.edu/become-student/tuition-and-fees/tuition-refunds
Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: Yes
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: Accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association (211 E. Chicago Ave., Suite 1900, Chicago, IL 60611-2637; (312) 440-4653)
Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: Yes
Career Pathway: Dental Hygiene (additional school required), Dental Office Management, Dental Lab Technician, Dentist (additional school required), Dental Insurance Rep, Public Health
Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): Yes
Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: Yes
Accrediting Agency and link to website: https://www.ada.org/en/coda
Credential Attainment Rate: 82% of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program.
Details
Hours
42
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
1202 W. Thomas Rd.
Local WIB
5 - ARIZONA@WORK - City of Phoenix
Type of Attainment:
Certification or License;
Name of Credential
Certificate of Completion
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Pell Grant
Refund Policy
https://www.phoenixcollege.edu/become-student/tuition-and-fees/tuition-refunds
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Maricopa Community College District
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
Yes
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$500.00
In-State Tuition
$4,607.00 Includes Program Pre-requisite Tuition
Other Fees
$1,095.00 Lab/Uniform/ReqMedExam Fees
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$14,729.00 NA
Registration Fee
$45.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$250.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$6,497.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$16,619.00
