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DENTAL ASSISTING

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Associate's degree

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Dental Assisting/Assistant. 510601

Description

This program, which leads to either an Associate of Applied Science degree or a certificate of proficiency, prepares the student to enter the workforce as a trained dental auxiliary.

Graduates of this program are eligible to take the national certifying examination given by the Dental Assisting National Board.

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

80

Hours

78

Entrance Requirements

None

School

Metropolitan Community College

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Training Location(s)

MCC-Penn Valley Health Science Institute

Local WIB

3 - Workforce Investment Area III

Type of Attainment:

AAS Degree

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

Pell, Student Loan

Refund Policy

To be eligible for a refund, students must officia

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

Yes - HLC, Dental Assisting National Board

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)

$893.00 Books and supplies

In-State/District Tuition

$107.00 district per credit hour

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$190.00 district per credit hour

Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)

$2,559.00 Program fees, etc.

Total In-State Program Cost

$3,559.00

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$3,642.00

Demand Occupation(s)

31-9091.00Dental Assistants
$15.13 per hour
Required Certification: Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)

Provider Status

Approved

Address

3200 Broadway, Kansas City, Missouri 64111

Phone Number

(816) 604-1000

Web Address

https://mcckc.edu/programs/dentalassistant/

Last Updated

Aug 01, 2019

Created

May 03, 2010

Renewal

May 16, 2013

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