Dental Assisting-Mesa

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

1. Course Objective: Dental assistants perform a wide range of duties in dental care facilities, from patient care to office tasks and laboratory procedures. Students become skillful at taking X-rays and impressions as well as performing coronal polishing and assisting with an array of dental procedures. The program covers patient preparation, charting, administrative duties and office administrative functions. Students gain hands-on experience during lab class sessions and clinical experience

Competencies to be achieved: Certificate of Achievement

2. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):

Total Cost: $22,342.00
Program Cost: $22342.00

Books & Supplies: included in program cost
Graduation Fee (cap & gown) *: $25.00
Certified Dental Assistant Certification*: $450.00
*Fee is NOT included in tuition. Students will need to cover those additional expenses themselves.

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4. List of Supplies:
Carrington College uses technologies and equipment to support the learning process such as: dental chairs, dental stools, x-ray machines, air-water syringe, stethoscope, training manikin, manual blood pressure machine, teeth models, dental materials and additional supplies.

5. WIOA Contact:
Name: Ashley Duran
Email: aduran@carrington.edu
Phone number: (628) 207-0860

6. Direct Website link to the program: www.carrington.edu

7. Additional information: Individuals seeking to enter this career field may be subject to screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal background checks and drug/alcohol testing prior to externship, to attain occupational licensure/certification or employment and throughout their careers.

Carrington College’s Library Services and Tutoring Services are combined within the Student Success Center (SSC). The SSC is the hub on campus for all student academic support. Included are all library services combined with tutoring, student services and specialized support to accommodate student needs. Students should refer to the Student Success Center section in the student handbook for comprehensive information. Students should refer to the Career Services section in the student handbook for comprehensive information Carrington works with every student on job-search strategies, job-market orientation, resume writing and interviewing techniques. Career Services are available to all active students and graduates without charge. Students should refer to the Career Services section in the student handbook for comprehensive information.

Refund Policy: Please review the Academic Catalog on https://docs.carrington.edu/

8. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)

• Industry Recognized: Yes, Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: The Dental Assisting National Board [DANB]. Graduates are prepared to sit for the National DANB Radiation Health & Safety exam (RHS) and a requirement to take radiographs (x-rays) in the State of Arizona


• Stackable: Yes Career Pathway: Carrington graduates are encouraged to enroll into the Health Studies Associate of Science online degree-completion program: Refer to the Academic Catalog for complete requirements.


• Portable: Yes. Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ACCJC www.accjc.org


• Arizona campuses are licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education. Inquiries concerning the standards or school compliance may be directed to the Board at 1400 West Washington, Room 260, Phoenix, AZ 85007, (602) 542-5709, https://ppse.az.gov/.


• Accredited Curriculum: No. Accrediting Agency and link to website: N/A

9. Does this program offer job placement services? (Yes/No): No

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