Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at West Virginia Junior College – Charleston 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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West Virginia Junior College – Charleston

59 College Ave, Buckhannon, WV

West Virginia Junior College - Charleston is a two year career school dedicated to offering a sound education for students located in and around Charleston. Students may choose from many areas of study, including:

• Health and Clinical Professions
• Engineering Technology
• Legal Professions and Studies
• Business and Marketing Studies
• Computer and Information Sciences

Over 320 students have completed their education in the last few years with a graduation rate of more than 35%. West Virginia Junior College in Charleston offers several programs to pick from. Some of the more popular programs being offered:

• Medical Office Assistant
• Computer Systems Technology
• Legal Administrative Assistant
• Business Administration

To support students and graduates, West Virginia Junior College - Charleston may offer support services like those listed below:

• Distance learning
• Academic counseling for students
• Work study style employment
• Assisting students to find work

The last reported accreditation for this school was done by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. To see more and get consumer disclosures, you can visit wvjc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. West Virginia Junior College – Charleston has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).