Orthodontic Assisting

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

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   Course Objective:
   

Description: Entry level course to provide the orthodontic assisting specialty skill for direct job placement involving orthodontic records, appointments, terminology, banding/bonding and assist in preparation for associated industry exams through DANB. 

Competencies to be achieved: Orthodontic assisting 

students interested in admissions must hold a certificate of completion in the ASDA General Dental Assisting Course (or) a Minimum of 50% studies completed in the General Dental course with a competency of 85% or above. Once admission requirements and completion of the orthodontic course have been applied, the student will be ready for industry certifications.

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   Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
   

$1,500 For Student alumni and $2000.00 for a Non-student Alumni

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   Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
   

Contemporary Orthodontics 4th edition, Dental Assisting a Comprehensive Approach 5th edition

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   Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
   

Scrubs, orthodontic models, ligature modules, instruments ( Scrubs not included for a Non-Student alumni)

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   WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
   

Name: Lisa Stevenson

Email: Lisa@azdentalassistants.com

Phone number: (602)-678-7061

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   Direct Website link to the program:
   

https://azdentalassistants.com/

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   Additional information:
   

• Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:

Yes – DANB or Employers. No felonies within 4 years

• Other requirements needed:

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   Refund Policy for stackable Credential classes offered see below (provide a summary of the Refund policy is not listed on the school website):
   

*Denied/no start applicant full refund.  Student withdrawals have to be 3 days prior to start date  with a written notice. No refunds will be given after the Student class  on any stackable credential classes)

$250 Cancelation on last-minute cancelations or No-shows No Refunds after the student has started the class.

General Course refund policies are below as stated.

Procedure for withdrawal/withdrawal date: A student choosing to withdraw from the school after the commencement of classes is to provide written notice to the Registrar or the Director of the school. The notice is to indicate the expected last date of attendance and be signed and dated by the student. For a student who is on authorized Leave of Absence, the withdrawal date is the date the student was scheduled to return from the Leave and failed to do so. Enrollment for refund starts when General is started.
Tuition Charges: Tuition charges for the enrollment period (not to exceed 12 months) will be determined based on the student’s last day of attendance and the resulting percentage of the enrollment period completed. The percentage of the enrollment period completed is determined by dividing the total number of weeks elapsed from the student’s start date to the last day of attendance, by the total number of weeks in the enrollment period. Tuition charges and refund amounts for the enrollment period are determined by % of clocked hours:
If the student completes 10% or less, the school may keep 10% of the tuition charged and will refund 90%. (Refund policies do not apply to the stackable credential programs. 
If the student completes more than 10% and up to 20%, the school may keep 20% of the tuition charged, and will refund 80%.
If the student completes more than 20% and up to 30%, the school may keep 30% of the tuition charged, and will refund 70%.
If the student completes more than 30% and up to 40%, the school may keep 40% of the tuition charged, and will refund 60%.
If the student completes more than 40% and up to 50%, the school may keep 50% of the tuition charged, and will refund 50%.
If the student completes more than 50% the school may keep 100% of the tuition charged, and no refund is due.(The above refund policies do not apply to the stackable credential classes.) 
Books and Supplies: There is no refund for scrubs, equipment, books, printed material and supplies.
Special Cases: In case of prolonged illness or accident, death in the family, or other circumstances that make it impractical for the student to complete the program, the school may make a settlement, which is reasonable and fair, with intent for the student to complete the course.

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   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:

DANB

• Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)

Yes or No: yes

Career Pathway: Dental assistant – Orthodontic Assistant

• Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)

 Yes or No (Explain): yes – is recognized/utilized in other geographical areas

• Accredited Curriculum: (This refers to the course being accredited,  not the test or school)

Yes or No: yes

 Accrediting Agency and link to website: https://ppse.az.gov/

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   Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary  credential during WIOA program participation or within one year after exit from WIOA

 86% of 36 students

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