Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Government license, Employment
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Program Name: Dental Assisting
A. Course Objective:
The objective of the Arizona College’s Dental Assistant Diploma Program is to provide a sound educational environment for instruction and training to equip its graduates for entry-level positions as Dental Assistants. Duties of the Dental Assistant: Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials and assist dentist during dental procedures, expose dental diagnostic x-rays, record treatment information in patient records, provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist, assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies, take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients, instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs, order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory, clean and polish removable appliances, make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts. Sample job title: Dental Assistant
B. Total Cost of Program: $12,795 Cost includes Tuition, tablet,books, supplies listed under “D”
C. Book List:
Administrative Dental Assistant (Elsevier), Dental Assisting: A Comprehensive Approach – Text (Cengage), Dental Assisting: A Comprehensive Approach – Workbook (Cengage), Practice Management for the Dental Team (Elsevier)
D. Supply List: Tablet, 2 sets of Scrubs, 1 lab / overcoat, Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Radiation Health and Safety Certification (RHS)
Items not included in tuition: White leather/synthetic shoes -$30 (est.) Notebooks, paper and pens $15 (est.) TB Skin test $20 MMR Vaccine $90 (if needed)
E. WIOA Contacts for Enrollment Status / Credential Verification:
Name: Jan Atencio
Phone:602.373.0479
Email: jatencio@arizonacollege.edu
F. Website Link to Program: https://www.arizonacollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/AZC_Catalog_AH_20220915_No22_V2.pdf
Page 7
G. Additional information:
• Exclusions: Some employers and externship sites require successful completion of a background check prior to accepting students
• Location of Testing Center: DANB testing centers are located throughout the greater Phoenix area as well as statewide.
• Prerequisites: High School Diploma or GED and Pass entrance exam
• Other requirements: N/A
H. Refund Policy:
https://www.arizonacollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/AZC_Catalog_AH_20220915_No22_V2.pdf. Page 47
I. Credentials
• Industry Recognized: Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Radiation Health and Safety
• Stackable: Additional stackable credentials are available through DANB
• Portable: DANB Certifications are recognized nationally
• Accredited Curriculum: Accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
38
Hours
1020
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
Arizona College - Glendale Campus
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
yes
Training Location(s)
4425 W. Olive Ave, Ste 300 Glendale
Local WIB
7 - ARIZONA@WORK - Maricopa County
Type of Attainment:
Diploma - Eligible to test for certification
Name of Credential
RHS/ICE/GC DANB DA License/Certification
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
PELL, SEOG, Stafford Loans
Refund Policy
See synopsis for refund policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Accrediting Bureau for Health Education Schools
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$1,500.00 see synopsis for book list
In-State Tuition
$9,795.00 includes books, uniforms and DANB RHS exam
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$9,795.00 includes books, uniforms and DANB RHS exam
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$1,500.00 see synopsis for supllies list
Total In-State Program Cost
$12,795.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$12,795.00
