Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at Blue Cliff College – Metairie 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 Minnesota colleges that offer dental assistant program.

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Blue Cliff College – Metairie (WETCC)

2250 College Road, Mahnomen, MN

Blue Cliff College was founded in 1987 with the goal of becoming a premier school for massage therapy. In 2005 Blue Cliff College began the process of program diversification, offering a wider variety of vocational programs in today's most popular industries. Originally located in New Orleans, the school has opened campuses in Lafayette, Alexandria, Houma, Metairie and Shreveport in Louisiana, Gulfport in Mississippi, and Fayetteville in Arkansas.

Academics

Blue Cliff College has made it its mission to provide a quality education for the programs it offers. The process of diversification was to provide more options to potential students, offering reasonably priced education and assistance in finding a career post-graduation.

Programs offered:

• Continuing Education
• Cosmetology
• Cosmetology Instructor Training
• Dental Assisting
• Dialysis Technician
• Esthetics
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
• Massage Therapy
• Medical Assisting
• Medical Office Assistant

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to attend Blue Cliff College must have a high school diploma or GED, be at least 18 years of age, meet with an admissions officer for an interview and must demonstrate the ability to meet financial obligations. Financial aid is available to eligible students. Students should meet with a financial aid officer to determine options and eligibility.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program

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