Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 230680
- Phone: (956) 969-1564
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
94%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,832Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Dental Assistant Program
The dental assistant program at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute – McAllen 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 – McAllen
Also known as South Texas Vo-Tech #70
2419 E. Hagger Ave., Weslaco, TX
Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. South Texas Vocational Technical Institute – McAllen offers a less than two-year award program in dental assistant.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 11 |
| Female | 44 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 54 |
| Unknown | 1 |
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
Students who have completed the Dental Assistant program at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute – McAllen, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
- Total Employment: 460
- Average Hourly Rate: $13.85
- Average Annual Salary: $28810
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, South Texas Vocational Technical Institute – McAllen may provide services to students including:- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Counseling assistance
- Assistance to find work