Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at Huntington Junior 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 West Virginia colleges that offer dental assistant program.

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Huntington Junior College

200 High Street, Glenville, WV

Huntington Junior College operates as a two-year private career college dedicated to providing a sound education for students in Huntington and surrounding areas. Over the previous several years Huntington Junior College has awarded degrees to over 320 students with a graduation rate of more than 37%. Huntington Junior College offers several programs to choose from. Below is a list of the more popular programs offered are:

• Medical Insurance Coding
• Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
• Business Administration
• Administrative Assistant
• Accounting

To help students and alumni succeed, Huntington Junior College may offer student services like:

• Online course work available
• Remedial courses
• Academic counseling for students
• Employing students to lower education costs
• Assisting students to find work

The last reported accreditation for this school was done by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can see programs available, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Huntington Junior College offers an associate's degree 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).