Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 399000
- Phone: (864) 379-2131
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
92%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$6,690Average 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 Florence – Darlington 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 South Carolina colleges that offer dental assistant program.
The Dental Assistant program at Erskine College and Seminary is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation for more than 58 years.
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Florence – Darlington Technical College
Also known as Erskine College and Seminary
2 Washington St, Due West, SC
Florence Darlington Technical College (FTDC) started its operation 50 years ago. Today it has evolved as a major college providing exceptional education for residents of Florence, Darlington, and Marion Counties. It offers degrees, diplomas and certificate courses in a wide variety of disciplines that lead to careers in healthcare, engineering technology, businesses, human services and much more.
With FTDC you get a chance to avail college transfer programs if you have aspirations of transferring to four year institutions. At FTDC, you can also pick a course that will directly enable you to get a job as soon as you complete the course.
FTDC enrolls more than 6000 students every year and over 30000 individuals for the continuing education program. They have a modern 240-acre campus with state-of-the-art technology giving you a real world experiences.
Florence Darlington College believes that money must not be a hurdle between dreams and achievement. They provide financial aid so that you can achieve your career or educational goals. They also have other options like scholarships for academic merit and other funds from the South Carolina Lottery.
Apart from the regular classes at the college campus, you also have the option of taking courses at the college satellite sites in places like Hartsville, Mullins and Lake City. The college believes in no discrimination and strives to provide you with a high quality education which is a necessity today and prepares you to face the fierce competition in the global marketplace.
Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Erskine College and Seminary offers a less than two-year award program in dental assistant.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 0 |
| Female | 14 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black | 4 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| White | 8 |
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 Florence – Darlington Technical College, 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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the applicants Erskine College and Seminary accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Florence – Darlington Technical College may provide services to students like:- Online classes
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
Florence – Darlington Technical College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Softball