Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at Blake Austin College 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 California colleges that offer dental assistant program.

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Blake Austin College

595 Lawrence Expressway, Sunnyvale, CA

Blake Austin College is a two year private school that provides a rewarding education for its students. In the previous year, over 190 students graduated with a graduation rate of more than 70%. Blake Austin College offers several programs to pick from. Below is a list of the more popular programs being offered:

• Medical Assistant
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
• Dental Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician

To support students and graduates, Blake Austin College may provide support services like:

• Weekend and night classes available
• Academic counseling for students
• Assisting students to find work

The last reported accreditation for Blake Austin College was done by the Council on Occupational Education. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can learn about classes offered, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Blake Austin College 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

• San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.03
  • Average Annual Salary: $47900

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