Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at Beckfield College – Tri – County 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 Tennessee colleges that offer dental assistant program.

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Beckfield College – Tri – County

Also known as MedVance Institute - Nashville

3354 Perimeter Hill Drive, Suite 105, Nashville, TN

Beckfield College - Tri - County is a 2-year private school dedicated to providing a practical education for students in Springdale and surrounding areas. Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

• Health and Clinical Professions
• Legal Professions and Studies
• Security and Protective Services
• Business and Marketing Studies
• Computer and Information Sciences

Beckfield College - Tri - County offers at least ten different programs available, and it awards degrees up to an Associates degree. Listed below are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Medical Assistant
• Medical Administration
• Paralegal
• Law and Justice Administration
• Business Administration
• Computer Networking

To help students and alumni succeed, Beckfield College - Tri - County may provide some services to students like:

• Remedial courses
• Counseling assistance
• Work study style employment
• Helping students find work after graduation

Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can learn about admissions information, tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. MedVance Institute - Nashville offers a less than two-year award program in dental assistant.

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

Salary & Wages

• Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.02
  • Average Annual Salary: $35410

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