Melissa Alvarez
Dental Assisting Class of 2020 and Career Navigator
Dental Assisting
Hours & Location
Day Program
1230 Hours / 40 Weeks
FCTC Main Campus (St. Augustine)
Cost
Tuition and lab $5,202.90 plus books, uniforms and fees
Testing Requirements
Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS)
Reading: 244
Math: 241
High School Diploma or GED required
Application & Links
OVERVIEW
Deliver high quality patient care through advanced clinical experiences in general dental and specialty offices
Perform dental operations including x-rays, chair side assistance, instrument transfer, and teeth impressions
Coach children and adults on the importance of oral health
CAREER FOCUS
Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Student & Alumni Spotlight
Average Salary
$42,650/year /year
Named #14 in Best Jobs Without a College Degree by US News
Community Partners and Recent Employers of Graduates:
- Oxford Dental Associates
- Seaside Children’s Dentistry
- Marshall S. Bailey, DMD, LLC
- Heartland Dental
- Dental Specialist of North Florida
- St. Johns River Dental
- St. Johns Pediatric Dentistry
- Quality Dental Care
- Head Start, St. Johns County
- Great Expressions
- Aspen Dental
- Bright Smiles
WHAT YOU'll LEARN
Instruction
- Assisting with local anesthesia
- Chair side dental assisting
- Dental radiography
- eDental charting
- Hands-on experience in local dental offices
- Unpaid Externship
- Manipulation of dental materials
- Medical & dental emergencies
- Preventative hygiene & education
- Sterilization techniques
- Taking & charting vital signs
Industry Certifications
- Qualify to sit for NELDA (National Entry Level Dental Assisting)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- County Health Department
- Dental Insurance
- Dentist Office
- Dentist Office Manager
- Specialty Practice
OUR NUMBERS
94%
Completion Rate*
94%
PLACEMENT Rate*
N/A
Licensure
Instructor / Contact
Name: Christine Barrett
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (904) 547-3485
Fax: (904) 547-3614
Name: Donna Soncrant, Career Program Specialist
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (904) 547-3470
Fax: (904) 547-3614
