Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at Antonelli College – Jackson prepares students for a career in a dental office, dental supply manufacturer, hospital dental department, or insurance company. The program focuses on preparing patients and equipment for dental procedures, and office administrative functions. Program courses include: medical record-keeping, general office duties, reception and patient intake, scheduling, equipment maintenance and sterilization, basic radiography, pre and post-operative patient care and instruction, chairside assisting, taking tooth and mouth impressions, and supervised practice. Get more details below including other Mississippi colleges that offer dental assistant program.

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Antonelli College – Jackson

3240 Friars Point Rd, Clarksdale, MS

Antonelli College - Jackson is a two year private institution that provides career oriented education for its students located in and around Jackson. Students may choose from a few areas of study, including:

• Health and Clinical Professions
• Computer and Information Sciences
• Visual and Performing Arts
• Business and Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions and Studies

Over 400 students have attended and completed their training in the last few years based on published graduation information with about 77% of students who start the program continuing on to complete it. Over ten different programs are offered at Antonelli College, Jackson, with an Associates degree being the highest level offered. Some of the more popular programs being offered:

• Medical Assistant
• Massage Therapy
• Medical Insurance Coding
• Computer Networking

To help students and recent graduates, Antonelli College - Jackson may provide support services including:

• Online classes
• Weekend and night classes available
• Counseling assistance
• Employing students to lower education costs
• Employment search assistance

The last reported accreditation for this school was done by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can learn about programs available, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Antonelli College – Jackson has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Dental Assistants

Description

Assist dentist, set up equipment, prepare patient for treatment, and keep records.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, dental assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 18.4% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).