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Dental Assistant Program
Dental Assistant Program
at Chesapeake College
Baltimore Catalog
Train for a career as a Dental Assistant in this course series. Successful program completion qualifies the student to challenge the Radiation Health and Safety Exam (RHS) to become certified as a Dental Radiation Technologist. Students will register for all courses in the program at one time.
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Dental Assistants
Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.
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$38,810
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Admissions
Classes start in March and August. Here's how to get started:
- Attend a Healthcare Orientation Click here for schedule of dates and times.
- Complete a Chesapeake College accuplacer placement exam for reading comprehension with a minimum score of 250. To see if you qualify for an exemption, or for more information, visit: www.chesapeake.edu/admissions/accuplacer
- Complete this application for the Dental Assistant Program.
- Contact [email protected] to receive your approval to register. PREREQUISITES: College Placement Test for Reading Comprehension, Dental Assistant Program Application, High School (or equivalent) Graduate. Computer with webcam and strong internet connection required for successful completion. COURSE SEQUENCE: Basic Dental Assisting, Oral Radiography Techniques, Oral Radiography Clinical, BLS Healthcare Provider CPR, Dental Assistant Internship