Q. How can I become a Dental Assistant?
A. Becoming a Dental Assistant typically requires a HS diploma or equivalent and formal training through an accredited institution can also be helpful. After completing a recognized program, the next step is to sit for and pass an industry certification exam. U.S. Career Institute's Dental Assistant program will prepare you to take the Registered Dental Assistant Certification exam administered by the American Medical Technologists (AMT).
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Q. What does a Dental Assistant do?
A. Dental assistants perform many tasks, ranging from providing patient care and taking x-rays to recordkeeping and scheduling appointments.
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Q. How do I do Clinicals?
A. This program is completed entirely online and includes virtual labs.
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Q. Do I need to get Certified as a Dental Assistant?
A. Upon graduation from our program, you will receive your U.S. Career Institute Certificate of Completion attesting to your accomplishment. U.S. Career Institute’s Dental Assistant program prepares you to take the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification exam, administered through American Medical Technologists (AMT). Included with our program, we cover the cost of your RDA exam through AMT - $135 value†. USCI encourages graduates to review the RDA test prep materials on the AMT website prior to taking the exam. The AMT site includes free study materials. If you choose to pursue certification, in addition to your online dental assistant certification training from USCI you will need to provide proof of current CPR certification prior to sitting for the exam. The cost of CPR training is not covered by USCI.
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Q. Does this meet my Dental Assistant state requirements?
A. A career in this field may require you to meet certain licensing, training, and other requirements that can vary by vocation and state. You should check with your state, local government and/or licensing board to find out which requirements may be applicable in your state.
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Q. What is the growth potential of a Dental Assistant?
A. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Dental Assistants jobs are expected to increase 8% by 2033.*
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Q. What is the salary of a Dental Assistant?
A. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Dental Assistants earn a median salary of of $46,540*.
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Q. How much does a Dental Assistant Course cost?
A. Tuition for this program is $1,239 total when you pay in full. Payment plans are also available.
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Q. Is this Dental Assistant Program accredited?
A. U.S. Career Institute is Accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.
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Q. Where Can I Work as a Dental Assistant?
A. Almost all Dental Assistants work in dentists’ offices.
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Q. What skills will I learn in this Dental Assistant program?
A. Skills covered in the Dental Assistant Program include Preventative Dentistry and Nutrition, Dental Examinations, Front Office Procedures, Introduction to Oral Anatomy, Dental Pain Management, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Restorative Dental Procedures, Dental Anatomy and Terminology.
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Q. How long does online Dental Assistant school take?
A. When you enroll in our self-paced Dental Assistant program, you choose how much you study each week. If you want to learn to become a Dental Assistant, you can do it in as little as 5 months. On average, our DEAC accredited online Dental Assistant school program is completed in 10 months.
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Q. Is this the best online Dental Assistant school?
A. We firmly believe that USCI is the top online Dental Assistant school in the nation. Our curriculum is laid out in easy to learn step-by-step lessons.
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Q. Is there a U.S. Career Institute Dental Assistant school near me?
A. Our online Dental Assistant school delivers its curriculum on the internet. Where could be closer than your own home? The convenience of online classes makes it easier for our students to fit their studies into their busy lives.
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