Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute – Corpus Christi 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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South Texas Vocational Technical Institute – Corpus Christi

Also known as South Texas Vo-Tech

2144 Central Blvd, Brownsville, TX

South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - Corpus Christi is a career school, which offers a great education environment for its students. Over the previous several years South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - Corpus Christi has granted degrees to over 780 students with a graduation rate of about 55%. South Texas Vocational Technical Institute location in Corpus Christi has several programs to choose from. Some of the more popular programs being offered:

• Medical Assistant
• Refrigeration Technology
• Welding
• Auto Mechanic

To support students and graduates, South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - Corpus Christi may provide support services like those listed below:

• Night and weekend classes available
• Academic counseling for students
• Work study style employment
• Assisting students to find work

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Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. South Texas Vocational Technical Institute – Corpus Christi 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

• Brownsville-Harlingen, TX
  • Total Employment: 310
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.97
  • Average Annual Salary: $37370

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