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FINANCIAL AID RATE

79%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

25:1

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at Pima Medical Institute – Renton 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 Florida colleges that offer dental assistant program.

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Pima Medical Institute – Renton

5650 Breckenridge Park Drive Suite 300, Tampa, FL

Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pima Medical Institute – Renton offers a less than one year certificate program in dental assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male7
Female63

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian1
Asian10
Black7
Hispanic25
White22
Multiple Races2
Unknown3

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

Students who have completed the Dental Assistant program at Pima Medical Institute – Renton, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

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

  • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
    • Total Employment: 2
    • Average Hourly Rate: $17.16
    • Average Annual Salary: $35680

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

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the applicants Pima Medical Institute – Renton accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Life Experience Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Pima Medical Institute – Renton may provide services to students including:

  • Online classes
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Student employment
  • Employment search assistance