Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at Central California School 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer dental assistant program.

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Central California School

70 Hodges Cross Rd, North Adams, MA

The Central California School of Continuing Education in San Luis Obispo California is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and College (ACCSC) and has VA (Veterans Administration) Title IV approval to train veterans.  The school currently offers five career educational programs in the following health care fields:

• Medical Assistant
• Dental Assistant
• X Ray Technician
• X-Ray Technician/Medical Assistant
• Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound

The nine month Medical Assistant program prepares students for entry level positions.  Upon completion of the program students can take California Certification for Medical Assistant Examination Sponsored by the California Certification Board for Medical Assistant in the areas of Administrative and Clinical. The total cost of the program including tuition, books, fees, and supplies is about $8,500 and the latest job placement rates show 73% of graduates finding employment.

The Dental Assistant program also takes nine months to complete at approximately the same cost with a job placement rate of 80%.  This program is approved by the Dental Board of California. Upon completion of the program graduates earn a Dental Radiation Certificate.

Upon completion of the one year X-Ray Technician/Medical Assistant program graduates are eligible to take certification examinations in two different concentrations.  The total cost of the program is $11,500 with a 72% placement rate.

To enroll in the ten month X-Ray Technician program candidates must be Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) or have prior experience.  Candidates without the prerequisite qualifications can take the combined X-Ray Tech/Med Assist program.

The Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound program is a two year offering at a cost of about $16,500 with a 76% placement rate.  The school also offers an advanced Diagnostic Medical Vascular Ultrasound program.

All Central California School of Continuing Education programs are offered on a week day schedule for local residents and on a weekend schedule for distant students.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Central California School 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).