Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at Eastern College of Health Vocations – New Orleans 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 Ohio colleges that offer dental assistant program.

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Eastern College of Health Vocations – New Orleans

4401 Shriver Rd, Uniontown, OH

Now is the time to enroll at Eastern College of Health Vocations - New Orleans to prepare yourself in achieving your career goals in the medical field.

This is an exciting time to join the medical industry as there are rapid advances in medical technology, continuing clinical research in medical science and growing demand for well-trained personnel.

Eastern College has campuses on Little Rock, Arkansas, New Orleans and Shreveport, Los Angeles. It is dedicated to train aspiring students like you with specialized knowledge and skills necessary to meet successfully the challenges of the health career field. And It is also their objective to train, educate and develop your own potential to the fullest capacity.

You may choose from its offering of Dental Assistants and Medical Assistants program. These are designed to be completed in shortest possible time consistent with good training methods and with the school standards. All programs are offered in the campus except the externship offered at a local Affiliated Training Site (DR or Dentist office).

The Dental Assistant program will provide you the appropriate knowledge and skills on basic dental procedures and proper utilization of dental equipments. Upon graduation, you are also qualified to perform Dental Radiography immediately. It is scheduled in morning, afternoon and evening classes.

The Medical Assistant course is a 10-month at 4 hours a day and 4 days a week program. You will have a hands-on training accredited by A.B.H.E.S. (Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools).

Some of its valuable student support services are assistance in resume building and job placement, and financial aid.

Enroll now at Eastern College of Health Vocations and be on your way to an exciting medical career.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Eastern College of Health Vocations – New Orleans 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

• Akron, OH
  • Total Employment: 610
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $36170

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