Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at South Florida State 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 Florida colleges that offer dental assistant program.

The Dental Assistant program at South Florida State College is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation for more than 22 years.

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South Florida State College

5001 Saint Johns Ave, Palatka, FL

About
South Florida State College, located in Avon Park, Florida, was founded in 1965 and has an annual enrollment of over 16,000 students. The school was originally known as South Florida Community College, but changed its name in 2012 when it followed many other two year institutions in the state and began offering a limited selection of four year programs.

The school operates three campuses in the counties of Highland, DeSoto, and Hardee.  SFSC is one of the many schools that comprise the Florida College System.

Academics
South Florida State College offers a variety of programs that allow students to choose which path is right for them, though it primarily focuses on community workforce development through career training programs that offer an education in the industries and areas that are in the highest demand in the service area.

Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate. Individuals may choose to pursue academic transfer by completing a curriculum that mirrors the first two years of a four year program, followed by applying for transfer to a four year institution to complete their bachelor's degree. Students applying to the supervision and management bachelor program will apply separately and completer all four years at SFSC.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Accounting
• Nursing
• Criminal Justice
• Office Administration

Admissions and Financial Aid
South Florida State College is an open enrollment institution. Any individual who is eighteen years of age or has earned a high school diploma may enroll through the submission of an application and payment of fees.

Students should supply transcripts and test scores, as well as participate in new student enrollment and meet with a counselor prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and are awarded based on need as determined by the information provided by the student in 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. South Florida State College offers a less than two-year award program in dental assistant.

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).