Dental Assisting
What This Program Teaches
Infection Control
Radiography
Chair-side Assisting
Hands-on skills or experience taught on-site
Dental Laboratory Procedures
Methods and Materials Utilized in Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment of Periodontal and Other Dental Diseases
Certifications
In the Dental Assisting program, you may also earn the following certifications:
Basic Life Saving (BLS)
American Medical Technologists Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
Ohio State Dental Board Certified Radiographer's License
Dental Assisting Admission Requirements
Submit a completed program application through https://acwhcc.axstudent.com along with a $50 non-refundable application fee.
Provide official transcripts or high school diploma or equivalent.
Job Outlook
7% job growth for dental assistants
$22.38 based on national median salary for 2023
*source Occupational Outlook Handbook 2024
Start Dates and Program Cost
Fall Start Date
September 9, 2024 - February 14, 2025
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Spring 2025 Start Date
February 3, 2025 - June 20, 2025
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 Program Cost
Program Cost | |
|---|---|
Tuition | $6,395 |
Books, Supplies, Fees | $1,123 |
Total Cost | $7,518 |
*Fees include all certification testing fees, drug testing, physical and uniforms. Students are required to obtain 2-step TB testing, Hepatitis B series, as well as a Hepatitis B titer, Tdap or booster with the last 10 years, and Influenza, Varicella, MMR and/or titers to prove immune factors. All vaccines and immune testing are not part of tuition and must be paid for by the student. Students seeking financial aid assistance must complete the FAFSA and associated financial aid paperwork. Payment arrangements must be made prior to the first day of class.