Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at Fortis Institute – Towson 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 Maryland colleges that offer dental assistant program.

The Dental Assistant program at Fortis Institute - Towson is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation for more than 34 years.

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Fortis Institute – Towson

Also known as Fortis Institute - Towson

J.T. Williams Hall, Princess Anne, MD

The FORTIS Institute is a system of schools throughout the country that provide various vocation educations to prepare individuals for careers post-completion. FORTIS offers diploma, certificate and degree programs. The school has expanded from its original location in Phoenix, Arizona, opening schools nationwide, and taking over the operations of other established schools such as the former Medix School in Towson, Maryland.

Academics

FORTIS offers a wide variety of programs for careers that are in high demand. The school is committed to providing a quality education and the skills necessary to adequately and confidently perform in their jobs.

Programs offered include:

• Nursing
• Dental Assisting
• Medical Assisting
• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Computer Network Technology
• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
• Cosmetology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students applying to a FORTIS Institute will have to complete a personal information sheet, the application, meet with an admissions advisor and follow with an interview to determine goals and find the right program for the student.

The financial aid staff at FORTIS will assist individuals in identifying eligibility and explaining options to help pay for their education. FORTIS Institute - Towson provides dental assisting and medical assisting training programs for students in Towson and the surrounding Baltimore area. The dedicated staff and instructors at the school aim to develop the skills and knowledge you will need for success in the field you choose. If you want to be a medical office assistant, a dental assistant or a massage therapist in Maryland, then FORTIS Institute – Towson has a program for you to consider!

Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Fortis Institute - Towson 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

• Salisbury, MD-DE
  • Total Employment: 220
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.25
  • Average Annual Salary: $37960

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