Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at Medical Training College 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 Alabama colleges that offer dental assistant program.

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Medical Training College

200 East Laurel Avenue, Foley, AL

Medical Training College began in 1992 as Massage Academy of the South in an effort to meet the growing demands for massage therapist in the state of Louisiana. When it was acquired by the Medical Training College Inc., it was named MTC.

This school is accredited by the Louisiana State Board of Regents and the Commission on the Council of Occupational Education, and approved by the National Health Career Association. It is also affiliated with the American Massage Therapy Association and Louisiana Career College Association.

MTC now offers variety of medical courses aimed at cultivating the students to become successful healthcare professionals. Its campus is located at 10525 Plaza Americana Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816.

With focus on academic excellence professionalism, competence and accountability, MTC provides quality educational opportunities in a relatively short period of time. Its programs include Dental Assistant, Massage Therapist, Medical Assistant and Medical Office Specialist.

Depending on whether a student chooses to enroll in day or night classes, these programs can be finished in 7 1/2 months up to one year. The total cost of taking each program is $11,300 inclusive of the application fee, books and supplies.

Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Medical Office Specialist programs require the students to undergo externship for certain number of hours. The graduate employment rate of this school ranges from 85.19%-96.88% with Massage Therapist as the highest.

Equipped with the necessary skills, graduates of this school can competitively fare in the medical industry. As medical professionals, they not only have the power to earn but they can also make a difference in people's lives.  Visit the school's admissions and academic programs at https://mtcbr.com or by connecting via our portal.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Medical Training College 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

• Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
  • Total Employment: 170
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.50
  • Average Annual Salary: $32230

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