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Dental Assistant
at Lee College
Houston Catalog
The Dental Assistant Program prepares students for entry-level positions in one of the fastest-growing healthcare positions. The 232-hour program will cover key areas and topics, exposing the student to both classroom and hands-on instruction. The 100 hours of classroom instruction reviews the necessary anatomy, terminology, legal and ethical issues as well as the policy and guidelines necessary to understanding the scope of practice and the practical aspects of dental assisting.
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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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$28,250
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Admissions
Admission Requirements ALL Health Requirements MUST be completed ONE WEEK BEFORE the start of class, including online background check, high school diploma or GED, copy of Social Security card, state-issued ID or TDL (Names MUST match), and all immunization requirements.
- Online Background Investigation ($42), Drug Screen ($40), and Compliance Tracker ($30) must be paid for and started by the student at http:// leecompliance.com. The password for the Compliance Tracker is LC2022. The results take 48-72 hours.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Copy of Social Security card AND a State-Issued ID or TDL (Names MUST match)
- Current BLS CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association)
- It is required that students obtain and maintain personal health insurance while in the program. Acceptable personal health insurance must meet Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC).
- All students are required to have the current immunizations listed below