Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at Flint Hills Technical 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 Kansas colleges that offer dental assistant program.

The Dental Assistant program at Flint Hills Technical College is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation since 1967.

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Flint Hills Technical College

Also known as ESU E-State

1 Kellogg Circle, Emporia, KS

Flint Hills Technical College, located in Emporia, Kansas, was founded in 1963, was given associate degree granting status in 1995, the Kansas Board of Regents became the coordinating body for the school at the state level in 1999, and the school became autonomous from the Emporia School District in 2005. The goal of the school is to provide educational opportunities to the residents of its service area for personal, professional and academic growth.

Academics

FHTC offers 19 programs of study along with several short term training programs and continuing education courses. The student to teacher ratio is approximately 15 to 1, and a large portion of the program curriculums are based in lab work for practical experience. About 94% of FHTC graduates find job placement after graduation.

Programs offered include:

• Automotive Technology
• Dental Assisting
• General Education
• Practical Nursing
• Welding Technology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at FHTC must complete the application in full and submit all the necessary education records, including transcripts and test scores. Student will then be asked to take the ASSET placement exam if they do not have applicable ACT test scores. Once completed, students must pay all fees prior to the first day of class. FHTC offers a variety of financial aid option including local scholarships and federal grants and loans. The first step in determining if a student qualifies is to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Flint Hills Technical College has offered the following academic levels 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).