Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at Northwest 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 Connecticut colleges that offer dental assistant program.

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Northwest Career College

Also known as Lincoln Culinary Institute

8 Progress Drive, Shelton, CT

Formally Northwest Health Careers, Northwest Career College (NWCC) is located in the Las Vegas Technology Center, in Nevada. NWCC includes two massage clinics, two medical labs, and four dental operatories.

Current Available Programs:

• Dental Assisting
• Massage Therapy
• Medical Administrative Assisting
• Medical Assisting
• Medical Billing and Coding
• Pharmacy Technician
• Paralegal Studies
• CPR Training
• English Second Language Classes

Total costs, including tuition, fees, books, uniforms, certification exams, laptop computer, and materials:

• Dental Assisting - $13,990
• Massage Therapy - $13,990
• Medical Administrative Assisting - $13,990
• Medical Assisting - $13,990
• Medical Billing and Coding - $13,990
• Pharmacy Technician - $13,990
• Paralegal Studies - $25,750

NWCC provides Career Services that includes resume assistance, mock interviews, and externship (on-the-job training) coordination to prepare the student for graduation. They believe the work experience coupled with professional skills will help get the student’s foot in the door of potential jobs.

With small class sizes and the ability to take either day or night classes, NWCC wants offer flexibility to their students to ensure the success of their learning experience. Instruction is a combination of lectures, laboratory practice, computer training, and simulated medical exams—providing the hands-on training that’s an important part of any medical office or hospital setting.

Financial aid is available for those who qualify, as well as scholarships and institutional financial aid. Visit the webpage here  for more information on financial aid.

Visit the NWCC contact information and map at http://www.northwestcareercollege.edu/contactus.html

Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program

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

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