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Dental Assistant Certificate
Dental Assistant Certificate
at Clackamas Community College
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Are you ready for a fulfilling career that makes a difference, one smile at a time? The Dental Assistant Certificate program at Clackamas Community College will prepare you with the skills and knowledge to become a dental assistant and join the vital and growing field of dentistry.
- Get hands-on training: Experience the professional tools, processes, and work environments you will use in your career. Gain confidence in all aspects of dental assisting, from putting patients at ease to working with X-rays in the dental lab.
- Join a supportive community: Clackamas Community College is known for its welcoming environment and dedicated instructors. Small cohort sizes foster an encouraging learning community where you can thrive. Academic advisors are here to help you, from preparing your application to the program to supporting you through graduation and your career plans.
- Start your career quickly: You can be ready to join the workforce within a nine-month academic year, minimizing time spent in training and maximizing your earning potential.
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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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$47,100
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Admissions
Preparation before entering the program ensures success Students who are formally accepted into the Dental Assistant Certificate program must attend a mandatory orientation. During the orientation, students will start the process of completing all non-academic requirements. Please start collecting your vaccine records for the below list of immunizations and if accepted, be prepared to submit documentation during the orientation. Eligibility requirements:
- 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Immunizations (MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Hep B, COVID-19, flu)
- Tuberculosis test
- Criminal background check
- Drug screen Note: A criminal background check requires a Social Security number. Students will start the criminal background check process during the orientation and upload vaccine records.