Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at ATA 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 Georgia colleges that offer dental assistant program.

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ATA College

608 Ponder Place Dr, Evans, GA

ATA College, located in Louisville, Kentucky, began operation in 1993 offering courses and programs in computer technology. The school decided to cease offering computer technology programs in 2003, instead focusing on allied health programs which began in 2005.

ATA College currently offers several allied health profession programs, designed to meet the increasing demands of the health care industry. The school offers a quality education through student focused education.

Academics

ATA College provides several programs for in demand allied health care fields. Students completing these programs will be prepared to enter entry level positions in their respective fields. The programs vary in length based on complexity and curriculum, though all are designed to prepare students as quickly as possible.

Programs offered include:

• Dental Assistant
• Medical Coding
• Medical Assistant
• Phlebotomy
• Practical Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at ATA College should contact the school and make an appointment to visit the campus. Interested students will receive an application packet that must be completed and submitted after which a review will take place prior to admission. Students in need of financial aid must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which ATA College's financial aid office will assist in completing.

The types of aid available include:

• Federal Pell Grants
• Federal Loans
• State Financial Aid
• Veteran's Benefits

See placement and on-time completion rates:

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Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program

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

Salary & Wages

• Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
  • Total Employment: 640
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $31480

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