The Dental Assisting certificate program provides the student with the knowledge, skills, and techniques to meet the occupational needs of the dental community.
NOTE: students must be 17 by October 1 of enrollment year to participate.
Career opportunities: Program graduates qualify for employment that can lead to on-the-job training for certification as peace officers and may pursue positions with state, local, or federal agencies.
29 credits (out of 30 max)
DENA 1050: Microbiology and Infection Control (3 DE credits)
DENA 1080: Dental Anatomy (4 DE credits)
DENA 1340: Dental Assisting I: General Chairside (6 DE credits
DENA 1460: Dental Practicum I (1 DE credit)
DENA 1390: Dental Radiology (4 DE credits)
DENA 1350: Dental Specialties (7 DE credits)
DENA 1030: Preventative Dentistry (1 DE credit)
DENA 1400: Dental Practice Management (2 DE credits)
DENA 1470: Dental Practicum II (1 DE credit)
29
7
Basic Dental Assisting
Advanced Dental Assisting
3 semesters (fall, spring, and summer)
*DENA 1400 and DENA 1470 are completed in summer*
Approximately $340
Cost breakdown:
Books: Supplied by WGTC *students will be charged if a textbook is not returned or if a textbook is returned damaged*
Program Fees: $40/1st semester and $46/2nd semester
Other: Uniforms, malpractice insurance, background check, and any required supplies (Approx $250)
Program registration is open January - May each school year. Program enrollment is determined on a first come first serve basis. Students must meet all admission requirements to be enrolled in a CCI program. Additionally, all required registration steps must be submitted for an application to be considered complete. Enrollment status notification is sent out in mid to late May each year via the student's DCSS email. To review admission requirements, please visit the Admission Requirements page. To apply, please visit the Registration page.