Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at Compu – Med Vocational Careers Corp 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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Compu – Med Vocational Careers Corp

11801 Pierce St., Suite 100, Riverside, CA

Overview
Compu - Med Vocational Careers Corp is a private for-profit vocational institution of higher learning based out of Hialeah, Florida. It was founded in 1990 as Medical and Dental Training Center that housed only two classrooms. In 1993, the school moved to a larger facility and it received accreditation in 1994. In 1998, the school opened a branch campus in Miami, Florida. The institution changed its name to Compu-Med Vocational Careers Corp in 2000. The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges accredited Compu-Med Vocational Careers Corp. The school is committed to providing appropriate education and training that will assist students in succeeding in future careers. 

Programs Offered
Some programs offered by Compu – Med Vocational Careers are:

• Medical assistant
• Dental assistant
• Patient care technician
• Computer business application

Admissions Information
To gain admission to Compu-Med Vocational Careers Corp. students must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or pass an entrance examination. All prospective students must complete a personal interview to determine qualifications for the chosen program. Then an enrollment agreement must be completed. 

Financial Aid
Financial aid at Compu is available for qualifying students and the school participates in Title IV programs.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Compu – Med Vocational Careers Corp offers a less than one year certificate 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

• Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.92
  • Average Annual Salary: $33120

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