Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at American Institute – West Hartford 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 Connecticut colleges that offer dental assistant program.

American Institute – West Hartford

Also known as American Institute

99 South Street, West Hartford, CT

American Institute - West Hartford operates as a private career school dedicated to offering a practical education for students in West Hartford and surrounding areas. Based on recent program completion reports gathered, over 240 students were awarded degrees with more than 52% of students who start the program continuing on to complete it. American Institute campus in West Hartford offers several programs to choose from. Listed below are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Dental Assisting
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography: General Concentration
• Medical Assisting
• Medical Coding and Billing

To help support students, American Institute - West Hartford may provide support services like those listed below:

• Online classes
• Weekend and night classes available
• Career path counseling
• Employing students to lower education costs
• Assisting students to find work

The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools has accredited the program courses of American Institute - West Hartford for over thirty-four straight years. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can see admissions information, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. American Institute 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

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