Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at Milwaukee Career 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer dental assistant program.

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Milwaukee Career College

3077 N Mayfair Rd Ste 300, Milwaukee, WI

History

Milwaukee Career College was founded on December 1, 2002 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Originally a company offering various training programs for computer applications, the company was purchased and the operations and space were expanded to offer medical occupations training programs.

Academics

MCC offers two diploma programs to prepare an individual for careers as a medical assistant or pharmacy technician. Both programs offer expedient educational courses designed to quickly introduce students to the workplace. The programs will take approximately 30 weeks to complete and are designed to prepare students for certification examinations.

Admissions and Financial Aid

Admission to MCC requires the submission of a completed application and an interview with a school representative. It is recommended you visit the campus or call and set up an appointment.

Financial aid is available to students interested in attending MCC. It is recommended that students out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and visit the financial aid office for assistance.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Milwaukee Career 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

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.65
  • Average Annual Salary: $36720

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