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Dental Assistant (F2F)

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Industry certification

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Dental Assisting/Assistant. 510601

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

Cochise College

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

Demand Occupation(s)

31-9091.00Dental Assistants
$18.87 per hour

Provider Status

Approved

Address

901 N. Colombo, Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635

Phone Number

(520) 515-3631

Web Address

https://www.cochise.edu/

Last Updated

May 29, 2025

Created

Aug 14, 2024

Renewal

Feb 19, 2027

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