Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
FY: 2025-2026
Program Website: https://www.cochise.edu/programs/dental-assistant.html
Synopsis: Overview
The Dental Assistant Certificate prepares the student to work as an effective entry-level dental assistant. Our comprehensive curriculum offers hands-on, real-world training, and covers communication, administrative, and chairside assisting skills necessary to work in this position. From aiding in diverse treatment procedures to ensuring patient comfort and managing office duties, our program equips you to become a valuable asset to any dental practice.
Dental Assistant
- Effectively perform both front and back end dental office duties to support smooth and profitable dental practice operations.
- Demonstrate the management of client medical information, treatment experiences, and oral health education correctly, professionally, and ethically.
- Provide effective chairside assisting for general, specialty, and emergency dental procedures using state of the art, dental science-based practices.
- Implement industry standard principles and quality assurance guidelines for dental infection control, aseptic techniques, and hazard management.
Admission Requirements
There are no special admissions requirements for this program.
Total Credit Hours: 16
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
16
Hours
16
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
901 N. Colombo, Sierra Vista, Arizona
Local WIB
1 - ARIZONA@WORK - Southeastern Arizona
Name of Credential
Dental Assistant Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Contact the Cochise College Financial Aid Dept at https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/index.html
Refund Policy
https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/refunds.html
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - HLC
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)
$465.00
In-State Tuition
$1,536.00 Total Credit Hours: 16 In-State General Credit Hour Cost: $96 16 CR x 96 = $1536 Total In-State Tuition Cost: $1536.00
Other Fees
$375.00 LAB Fees: HLT 104: $100 HLT 106: $25 HLT 108: $25 HLT 111: $60 Immunizations: $100 Finger Print Clrs Card: $65
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$4,902.00 Total Credit Hours: 16 Out-of-State General Credit Hour Cost: $258 16 CR x 258 = $4902 Total Out-of-State Tuition Cost: $4902.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,376.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$5,742.00
