Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at John C Calhoun State Community 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 Alabama colleges that offer dental assistant program.

The Dental Assistant program at John C Calhoun State Community College is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation since 1973.

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John C Calhoun State Community College

Also known as Calhoun Community College

2601 Carson Rd, Birmingham, AL

Individuals looking to improve their earning potential or start a new career should check out John C Calhoun State Community College. It is located in quiet Tanner, Alabama.

John C Calhoun is part of the Alabama Community College System. The college aims to offer quality education that is affordable. At the college you will find Alabama Robotics Technology Park, a partnership with AIDT.

The school is home to around 11,500 students and offers 49 associate degree programs. The Decatur campus is 110 acres. Faculty are well trained and are experts in their field. Most faculty have their master's degree, and approximately 15 percent have a doctorate. The cost of tuition for Alabama residents is $3,270.

John C Calhoun offers a weekend program that allows individuals to earn their Associate’s degree in business or administration.  This program can be completed in just two years and your degree can be used to transfer to a four-year institute.

The college provides many outstanding student services.  An emerging scholars program is offered that aids exceptional students. Tutoring services are also provided which help students to succeed in academic areas they made need extra work in. Assistance is provided for students with disabilities. No matter your needs, John C Calhoun State Community College will work with you to ensure that you get a quality education that will make you proud and improve your career.Student success is the top priority. Every effort is made to offer assistance to individuals to help them reach their goals.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Calhoun Community 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

Salary & Wages

• Birmingham-Hoover, AL
  • Total Employment: 970
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.91
  • Average Annual Salary: $33090

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).