Dental Assistant-20 Weeks
Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 4:30 pm-7:30 pm at Wallace Community College.
Dental assistants work alongside dentists and dental hygienists in a dental office, where they perform a variety of job duties. The primary role of a dental assistant is assisting the dentist during procedures by providing tools and materials. Some of the duties of a dental assistant include preparing patients for dental procedures, ensuring the sterility of the dental environment, working with suppliers, helping patients schedule appointments, and teaching patients about proper oral health.
Cost: $2,050, includes tuition and books.
Prerequisites include:
- Prospective students must go through an application/interview process.
- State issued photo ID
- Dental Assistant Application (Application deadline is May 30th)
- High School Diploma or GED
- Hepatitis B Titer (Blood Test) Results
- WorkKeys Scores of 5 for Workplace Documents and 4 for Graphic Literacy
- Students must be at least 18 years old
Short-Term Credential Scholarship Program Grant
Eligibility Requirements for Scholarship
- Must be an Alabama resident
- Be registered or intend to register in an eligible short-term credential program that can be completed in two semesters or less and that will lead to in-demand career opportunities in the region which the community college where the course is taken is located
This course is approved for WIOA funding and Sallie Mae Loans.