Dental Assistant - 1230 hours

For more information visit dental program website

Course No.     H170104

Basic Healthcare Worker - 90 hours
Dental Assistant - 1140 hours

Students graduate with entry-level skills for general chairside, dental laboratory and business office administration. The 1230-hour program is accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation and the Florida State Board of Dentistry.

Graduates receive a state certificate in dental radiography, and dental assisting expanded functions. Students are prepared to take the Dental Assisting National Board exam, which earns them the credential of Certified Dental Assistant.

Students must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma or an equivalent. Limit 20 students/class.
Instructors: Bland/Ware

Limit 20 students per class.

Please see the Career Preparation section of the Tech Times for class schedule, location, and fees.

Instructors: Bland, Meshlberger, Ware
Counselor: Matthews, 752-8100 ext 227

Job Outlook:
Florida Department of Education Curriculum and Frameworks

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Job Placement Rate:
72%

Estimated Program Cost:
Please see fee chart for current costs.

On-time Completion Rate:
100%

Median Loan Debt:
$0- MTI does not take part in any student loan program

Program Mission Statement: The mission of the dental assisting program at Manatee Technical Institute is to meet the dental assisting needs of our community by training and preparing qualified individuals to achieve professional status as competent dental assistants who have graduated with the skills and credentials required to perform Florida Expanded Functions and Dental Radiography, and the knowledge and capabilities necessary to pass the Dental Assisting National Board Certified Dental Assistant ( CDA ) Exam.

All applicants are encouraged to apply for financial aid through our Financial Aid Office, East Campus 752-8100 x 265 or Main Campus at 751-7900 x 2176. Visit Financial Aid page for more information