Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
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
