Dental Assistant Training Program

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

The Dental Assisting Curriculum is an instructional program providing a fifteen week Dental Assisting Course consisting of 90 hours of lecture and lab and a 65 hour externship with a practicing dentist. The program utilizes a hands-on educational approach where students learn by doing. The course includes lectures on fundamentals of general dentistry and the basic skills, knowledge and technical proficiency necessary to assist the dentist in the various operative procedures performed in a dental clinic. Completion of the program will allow the student to have enough training to compete for an entry level position in a dental office. 

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   Course Objective:
   

Description: 15 week accelerated Dental Assisting Program

Competencies to be achieved: Acquire skills and knowledge to apply for entry level dental assisting position.

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

$   4841.00

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

           Modern Dental Assisting 14th edition, Modern Dental Assisting Workbook 14th edition. 
          AZSSDA Volume III Student Lecture Notes,  AZSSDA Volume IV Student Lab Notes

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   Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
   Protective Glasses, Masks, Gloves, Hemostats, Lab Jacket, Scrubs set
   

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   WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
   

Name: Hiram Cervantes DDS

Email: azssda@comcast.net

Phone number: 520-797-4551

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   Direct Website link to the program: azssda.com
   

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   Additional information:
   

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

Not by AZSSDA program.  Possible background check requirements at employment sites.

• Other requirements needed: HS diploma, Immunization Record Hep B vaccine,  US Photo ID

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   Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website): yes
   

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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:  American Dental Assistant Organization

• Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)

Yes or No: Yes

Career Pathway:   DA , CDA

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

 Yes or No (Explain): Yes,  DA certificate is valid in any state.  Some states require Registration with the state though.

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

Yes or No: no

 Accrediting Agency and link to website:

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   Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage 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. 83%

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