Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Our mission is to instill the core values of integrity, compassion, excellence, and teamwork while learning hands on, challenging every student to reach their highest potential. Each student will have a strong foundation in the program of choice for life-long success. By providing a hands-on learning environment, each student will become unique and skillful with expertise to prosper in their career.
Included in tuition: One set of scrubs, two textbooks, supplies, materials, PPE’s, typodont, CPR Certification, DANB Radiation Health and Safety Exam Fee, and DANB Coronal Polish Exam Fee.
A. Desert Dental and Health Academy offers a Dental Assistant program that is 13 weeks long. All course objectives are to provide a strong foundation in various parts of the dental field.
Competencies to be achieved: Certificate of Completion. Student exams: DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Exam, DANB Arizona Coronal Polishing (AZCP) Exam.
B. Total Cost of Program: $ 6500.00.
C. All books required for the program: Dental Assisting: A Comprehensive Approach 6th Edition -included in tuition, Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques 6th Edition -included in tuition
D. List of all supplies required for the program: (Notebook, Pencil, and Highlighter – Not included in tuition)
E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification: Name: Kiara Ortega, Email: info@desertdentalaa.com, Phone number: 623-234-1121
F. www. Desertdentalaa.com
G. Additional information:
Entrance requirements:
- Completion of an Admission Interview
- Must be at least 16 years of age (Under the age of 18 - Must have parental or guardian consent and signature)
- Valid ID and High School Diploma, GED or equivalent. Prospective students who do not have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent must have a letter of recommendation.
- Sign the Student Enrollment Agreement
H. Refund Policy: Refund after the commencement of classes: 1. Procedure for withdrawal/withdrawal date:
A. A student choosing to withdraw from the Academy after the commencement of classes is to provide written notice to the Director of the Academy. The notice is to indicate the expected last date of attendance and be signed and dated by the student. B. A student will be determined to be withdrawn from the institution if the student has not attended any class for 30 consecutive class days. C. All refunds will be issued within 30 business days of the determination of the withdrawal date. 2. Tuition charges/refunds: A. Before the beginning of classes, the student is entitled to a refund of 100% of the tuition. The $200.00 registration/administrative fee will be deducted after the tuition refund calculation. B. After the commencement of classes, the paid tuition refund shall be determined as follows: % of the clock hours attempted: Tuition refund amount: 10% or less 90%, More than 10% and less than or equal to 20% 80%, More than 20% and less than or equal to 30% 70%, More than 30% and less than or equal to 40% 60%, More than 40% and less than or equal to 50% 50%, More than 50% No Refund is required. The percentage of the clock hours attempted is determined by dividing the total number of clock hours elapsed from the student’s start date to the student’s last day of attendance, by the total number of clock hours in the program. After the completion of the refund calculation, the school will deduct the registration/administrative fee of $200.00. Books, supplies and fees: There will be no refunds for books, supplies, scrubs or equipment received by the student after the start date. Those costs are included in the tuition and are subject to the prorated refund policy above. • After the 5th week of the program the Coronal Polish Exam Fee will not be refunded, unless the student is unable to provide two qualified adults and children (still have baby teeth or a mixture of adult and baby teeth) prior to completion of the 13-week program, the DANB exam fee of $295.00 will be refunded to the student within 30 days after the 13-week program. • After the 9th week of the program the Radiology Exam Fee will not be refunded. Refunds will be issued within 30 days of the date of student notification, or date of Academy determination (withdrawn due to absences or other criteria as specified in the school catalog).
I. Credentials: Industry Recognized: Yes
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: N/A
Desert Dental Assisting Academy offers a Certificate of Completion.
DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Exam – Upon passing a Certificate of Completion will be given.
DANB Arizona Coronal Polishing (AZCP) Exam – Upon passing a Certificate of Completion will be given.
Stackable: Yes -Career Pathway: Dental Hygienist
Portable: No
Accredited Curriculum: No
Accrediting Agency and link to website: NA
J. Credential Attainment Rate: NA
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
13
Hours
152
Entrance Requirements
None
School
Desert Dental and Health Academy
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Classroom and hands on
Training Location(s)
15605 W Roosevelt St Suite 111, Goodyear, AZ 85338
Local WIB
7 - ARIZONA@WORK - Maricopa County
Name of Credential
DANB certification
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
N/A
Refund Policy
refund policy in program synopsis
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
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
Testing/Exam Fees
$565.00
In-State Tuition
$5,735.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$5,735.00
Registration Fee
$200.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$6,500.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$6,500.00
