Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at Delta College Inc 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 Illinois colleges that offer dental assistant program.

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Delta College Inc

15301 South Cicero Avenue, Oak Forest, IL

Delta College Inc. is a private, for-profit career training college that accepts undergraduate students into one of 7 diploma or associate programs offered across four campuses. The college is dedicated to providing the finest of career training to all Louisiana residents and developing students with the personal and professional confidence to be successful in their careers.

One of the Covington campus’s most popular programs is the Practical Nurse program, which prepares graduates to sit for the Louisiana Practical Nursing Exam and gain subsequent licensure as LPNs. Another popular program is Medical Assisting, which covers the clinical and administrative roles and responsibilities of a medical assistant. However, by far the most lauded are the Dental Assistant and Massage Therapy programs, both of which are leaders in their respective disciplines.

As a private college operating on a for-profit basis, tuition is considerably more expensive than comparable colleges in similar socioeconomic environments. At $22,100 it can be made more affordable by financial aid for students who qualify. In 2012, the total amount of grant aid disbursed exceeded $1 million.

Each of the four campuses offers a specific suite of programs that may overlap with the programs of other campuses. However, certain campuses offer unique programs that others don’t; for example, only the Baton Rouge campus offers Business Office Administration and Graphic Design programs, while only the Covington campus offers Therapeutic Massage. The dental assisting, medical assisting, medical training and practical nursing programs are common to all campuses.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Delta College Inc offers a less than one year certificate 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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 8
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.07
  • Average Annual Salary: $37600
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 730
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.15
  • Average Annual Salary: $33590
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 990
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.92
  • Average Annual Salary: $39340

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