Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at Community Care 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 Texas colleges that offer dental assistant program.

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Community Care College

5430 Fredericksburg Rd Ste 310, San Antonio, TX

Community Care College, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been in operation for sixteen years. Since its founding the school has been providing educations in various careers. The school is dedicated to providing a quality education to its students, and to assist them in finding jobs after graduation through its career support program.

Academics

Community Care College provides programs in high demand fields. The school prepares individuals for entry level work in their field of study. The skills and education allow students for immediate job placement after graduation. Programs are placed in one of five categories: Health care, business, lifestyle, education and continuing education. Continuing education courses are taken to renew certifications or licenses, or to refresh ones education in a given subject.

Programs offered include:

• Medical Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician
• Paralegal Studies
• Business Administration
• Early Childhood Education
• Massage Therapist

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at the Community Care College can request information from the school for a particular program or can immediately apply online. Financial aid is available to eligible students. Students must contact the school to begin the financial aid process. The school does honor veterans through the G.I. Bill.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Community Care 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 Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.22
  • Average Annual Salary: $33740

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