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| Students receive instruction from experienced experts in each Dental Assistant course at Vatterott College - Des Moines. The Associates of Occupational Studies degree in Dental Assisting provides general education courses such as English Composition and Business Communication, along with fundamental nutrition, anatomy, and physiology. Classes progress to more advanced topics including microbiology, dental anatomy, oral pathology, and much more. Students learn real-world applications of dental assistance through labs, technical hands-on training, and a comprehensive externship. Throughout the course, students will take field trips and also be exposed to a series of guest speakers. Additionally, graduates of the Dental Assistant program are eligible for registry with the American Medical Technologist (AMT) as a Registered Dental Assistant after passing the AMT examination for dental assistants. The objective of this program is designed to give students the skills needed to meet the employment needs of the modern dental office and will prepare the graduate with theory and working knowledge of dental assisting. Graduates from the Dental Assistant program will obtain the skills to acquire entry-level employment as a dental assistant. The Dental Assistant program in Des Moines is 70 weeks in length and 91.5 quarter credit hours of theory and associated training labs. |
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Facilities
The Dental Assistant program at Vatterott College - Des Moines provides computer labs equipped with software and hardware meant to help students learn efficiently. Labs are open additional hours to provide work-study time outside of classes. Enrollment provides each student online resources such as library services, a student portal, email and online companion courses.
Career Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
“Dental Assistant employment is expected to increase much faster than average; job prospects are expected to be excellent. Dental assistants are expected to be among the fastest growing occupations over the 2008–18 projection period. As dentists' workloads increase, they are expected to hire more assistants to perform routine tasks, so that they may devote their own time to more complex procedures.” Course List
AGE-110 English
AGE-112 Speech AGE-113 Human Relations AGE-210 Business Communication AGE-230 Critical Thinking in the Workplace AHC-130 Nutrition AHC-220 Anatomy and Physiology AHC-250 Pharmacology II DA-102 Introduction to Dental Assisting DA-103 Microbiology DA-104 Dental Anatomy DA-105 Introduction to Dental Materials DA-106 Dental Terminology DA-107 Introduction to Computers DA-108 Introduction to Chairside Assisting DA-109 Introduction to Radiology DA-110 Dental Specialties DA-111 Preventive Dentistry DA-112 Office Management DA-113 Oral Pathology DA-114 General Procedures DA-115 Dental Materials DA-117 Dental Emergencies DA-118 Chairside Techniques DA-119 Radiology DAS-203 General Specialty Procedures DAS-206 Dental Practice Management DA-EXT 100 Dental Externship Student Achievement Information
2010 ACCSC Graduation Benchmark: 42%
2010 ACCSC Graduation Rate: 69% 2010 ACCSC Employment Benchmark: 70% 2010 ACCSC Employment Rate: 75% Federal 2010 On Time Grad Rate: 87.5% Click here for more information regarding student achievement. Occupations
Financing
Federal Education Loans: $24,190.91
Private Education Loans: $0 Institutional Payment Plans:$0 Click here for more information regarding financing. Institutional Costs
Tuition: $25,900
Books & Supplies: $2,600 Lab/Tech Fee: $1,750 Reg. Fee: $100 Total Cost: $30,350 Transportation and Living Expenses
Transportation: $289
Room & Board (Dependent, living with parents): $399 Room & Board (Independent): $796 Room & Board (Military, receiving housing allowance): $399 Personal Expenses: $251 |
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