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Dental Assisting

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Industry certification, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Dental Assisting/Assistant. 510601

Description

The dental assisting program provides educational opportunities for students to perform at a high level as a dental assistant to meet the needs of the dentist, patients and their community in the maintenance of dental health and prevention of dental disease.


The Dental Assisting program is one of two programs accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and is recognized by the State Board of Dental Examiners. The Dental Assisting program is a 9-month program that begins every August for students accepted into the program. It follows the regular school calendar with graduation in May. 

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

32

Hours

43

Entrance Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

School

UofA - PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Curriculum Competency Based

Didactic, Lab and Clinical

Training Location(s)

3000 West Scenic Drive, North Little Rock, Arkansas

Local WIB

5010 - Central

Name of Credential

Technical Certificate In Dental Assisting

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

Federal, State, Institutional, Private

Grants, scholarships, waivers, loans and workstudy are available for this program.

Refund Policy

uaptc.edu/student-accounts/refund-policy

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

Yes - American Dental Association (ADA) Commission on Dental Accreditation

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

Books (Estimated)

$600.00

Testing/Exam Fees

$75.00

In-State Tuition

$8,686.00 $142 Per credit hour (43 credit hours), $60 per credit hour General Fees.

Other Fees

$1,206.00 $13 per credit hour Dental Fee for 40 Dental credit hours + $540 distance education fee ($15 per hour for 40 hours) + TB Vaccine ($30), Flu Testing ($30), Background Check ($49) and Drug Screening ($37) = $1206.00.

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$12,986.00 $242 Per credit hour (43 credit hours), $60 per credit hour General Fees.

Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)

$370.00 Cost of uniforms & lab supplies

Total In-State Program Cost

$10,937.00

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$15,237.00

Demand Occupation(s)

31-9091.00Dental Assistants
$17.50 per hour
Required Certification: Arkansas St Board of Dental Examiners Registration

Provider Status

Approved

Address

3000 West Scenic Drive, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72118

Phone Number

(501) 812-2200

Fax Number

(501) 771-5919

Web Address

https://uaptc.edu/dental

Last Updated

Dec 12, 2024

Created

Sep 18, 2020

Renewal

Nov 05, 2025

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