Dental Assistant Certification Training

It is HIGHLY encouraged that all students have a Google gMail Account as well as functioning computer or laptop with a stable internet connection as well as the Zoom Video Conferencing app installed on their device.

(Please REFRAIN from using your cell phone for these Online classes as unexpected calls, text message, low batteries and other unwanted alerts often disrupt class sessions and the flow of learning.)

Study Materials, Exams and Grades will all be hosted and manged via Google Classroom.

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Class Sessions will be held daily on Zoom. Links will be sent upon registration of course

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Cost of Training

EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL ASSISTANT

(This program is made up of 4 Modules )

Registration Fee…………..$50

(due with initial application to the school)

MODULE 1:

ENTRY LEVEL DENTAL ASSISTANT

TUITION…………$2850.00

Module 2:

GENERAL EXPANDED FUNCTION

TUITION…….. $850.00

Module 3:

DENTAL RADIOLOGY

TUITION…….. $650.00

Module 4:

ORTHODONTICS

TUITION….. $850.00

Dental Assistant Text Book & Pocket Guide………………………$270​.00

(Mandatory; Students must bring on the first day of class.)

Length Of Training

A dental doctor wearing blue gloves and a mask holds a dental model

DAYS REQUIRED EACH WEEK & HOURS OF INSTRUCTION

Week Days: Monday – Thursday

  • Morning Class 9am – 2pm
  • Evening Class 5pm – 9pm

 

Weekend: Saturday & Sunday

  • 9am – 5pm

ENTRY-LEVEL DENTAL ASSISTANT

144 Clock Hrs | 10 Weeks

The following Modules Require Completion of the Entry – Level Dental Assistant Certification

GENERAL EXPANDED FUNCTION

36 Clock Hrs | 2.5 Weeks

DENTAL ASSISTANT RADIOLOGY

24 Clock Hrs | 2.5 Weeks

ORTHODONTICS

36 Clock Hrs | 2.5 Weeks

Graduation Requirements

Graduation

FOR EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL ASSISTANT

  • Achieve at least a 90% ( 342 Clock hours) or better attendance rate for the theory / skills lab portion and
  • Complete all 160 clock hours of the externship hours with at least a 90% (144 Clock hours) rate of attendance and
  • Achieve a passing score of at least 80% score or better on cumulative score on all quizzes, and final written exams in all areas of the theory and
  • Achieve a “PASS” on all areas listed on the Skill Lab and Externship competencies/skills check list.
  • Students will need a minimum of 4 adults and 1-child patients for DA, Dental Radiology Lab program session.
  • Satisfy all financial obligations to American Health Career institute.

 

Important: Gandhi Health Care will only issue an Achievement Award when all above criteria are fulfilled.

Program Module Outlines

Successful completion of any these course satisfies the requirements of the DANB (Dental Assistant National Board) and qualifies the student to apply to take the State approved Exams given by DANB www.DANB.org. There is a separate cost for this test. You will be provided with the appropriate information during your course. Since a state license is required, criminal convictions may affect a student’s ability to be licensed and certified.

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