Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 396960
- Phone: (626) 282-7765
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (562) 403-2660
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (562) 403-2660
FINANCIAL AID RATE
95%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
30:1Average 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 UEI College – Gardena 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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UEI College – Gardena
200 W Main St, Alhambra, CA
UEI College - Gardena (previously named American Auto Institute) is a private institution that provides training and education opportunities for its students. Over 380 students have completed their education in the last few years based on published graduation information with a graduation rate of around 71%. UEI College - Gardena has several great programs to select from. Listed below are the more popular programs offered:
- Auto Mechanic
- Medical Insurance Specialist
- Pharmacy Technician
- Computer Hardware Technology
- Criminal Justice
To help students and recent graduates, UEI College - Gardena may offer some services to students like:
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
The last reported accreditation for this school was done by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Please visit uei.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.
Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UEI College – Gardena offers a less than two-year award program in dental assistant.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 12 |
| Female | 75 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black | 13 |
| Hispanic | 44 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Multiple Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 22 |
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
Upon completion of the Dental Assistant program at UEI College – Gardena, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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).
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, UEI College – Gardena may offer services like:- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work