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Dental Assistant Certificate at Seattle Central College

Dental Assistant Certificate

at Seattle Central College

Seattle Catalog

The four-quarter CODA-accredited Dental Assistant Certificate of Completion program prepares students for entry-level employment within the dental industry. You will learn about dental assisting through lectures, hands-on experience, and clinical experience in the field. Our expert instructors and licensed dentists will demonstrate patient procedures, and you will learn chair-side in our state-of-the-art Dental Education Clinic in the new Health Education Center on Beacon Hill.

Leads to

$58.6k careers

Costs

$5.6k

Takes

12 Months
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Example Career

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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Hourly Wage

$48,890

$58,590

$68,700

$23.51

$28.17

$33.03

Admissions

   High school diploma or equivalency
  • Be eligible for English 098
  • High school diploma or GED

Who do I Contact?

1701 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122

Quick Facts

Location:  Seattle, WA

Type:  Short-term training 7+ months

Format:  In-Person

Hours:  Full-time

Age:  18 and up

Requirements:  High school diploma or equivalency