Dental Assistant

4 Hours

Estimated learning time

Self-Paced

Progress at your own speed

Popular course

A popular course among students

About the Certificate

Description

Dental assistants work under direct supervision of a dentist, and also sometimes independently, performing a variety of important tasks that help keep the practice running smoothly.

Topics

This completely online program is put together to bring the learning and training needed to work successfully in the field of dentistry as an assistant. You study all the foundations of clinical dentistry, learn about infection control and other emergency procedures and safety regulations needed to perform successfully. The training touches upon Radiology and pathology while also aiming to develop administrative skills. Students also learn about the materials, instruments used by dentists as well as how to maintain them. The program covers this and everything else you need to be certified, market prepared and get started working in the field.

Prerequisites

The only admission requirement that we require is that you are either currently pursuing, or have already completed a high school diploma or GED. That's all! You do not need to have any prior experience to start with our certification training.

Sections

Schedule

Asynchronous

Delivery method

Online

$3,750

Deliverables

0 Credits
Academic Excellence
Earn necessary number of credit hours for completing this content
Professional Program
Launch of Career
National Entry Level Dental Assistant Certification (NELDA), Dental Assisting Clinical Certification (DACC)
Hone Important Skills
Total Upgrade
Such as What You'll Learn : What is Dental Assisting: Including radiology, pathology, having a successful career, and your roles and responsibilities Understand the foundations of Clinical dentistry as well as procedures including collecting and analyzing patient information Radiology, its use in dentistry and the complications involved Analyze procedures, materials and dentistry equipment as well as their maintenance Develop communication and administrative skills needed as a dental assistant Learn about physiology and anatomy Assess tools and procedures in a pediatric and orthodontic practice Apply emergency and safety procedures especially in relation to infection control Learn about the regulations in the dental practice

Outcomes

Prepare for the following certifications:

National Entry Level Dental Assistant Certification (NELDA), offered through the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), the NELDA Certification will prepare students for the RHS, ICE, and AMP exams
Dental Assisting Clinical Certification (DACC), offered through the National Workforce Career Association (NWCA)

Pangea Learning's three-pillar learning model is comprised of quality skill-building, financing opportunities, and post-course job placement services, and is the only education resource to create such a student experience that is comprehensive and easy to navigate.

Pangea Learning has partnered with Preppy to present this online training course and has a shared mission to bring immersive, quality training to learners at an affordable cost. Pangea Learning and Preppy are making it possible to prepare for the emerging careers of today and tomorrow.