Dental Assisting

Hours & Location

Day Program

1230 Hours / 40 Weeks

Health Services Calendar 2023-24

Class Schedule

 

FCTC Main Campus (St. Augustine)

Cost

Tuition and lab $5,202.90 plus books, uniforms and fees

Dental Assisting Program Costs 2023-24

 

 

Testing Requirements

Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS)
Reading: 244
Math: 241

High School Diploma or GED required

Test Center

CASAS for Dental Assisting

Application & Links

Dental Assisting Application 

Staff and Department Directory

Career Navigators funded program

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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

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Average Salary

$42,650 /year

Named #14 in Best Jobs Without a College Degree by US News

Community Partners and Recent Employers of Graduates:

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
OCP Course Number Course Title Course Length Hours
A DEA0725 Introduction to Dental Assisting 90
B DEA0726 Dental Infection Control Assistant 210
C DEA0727 Dental Assisting 1 of 2 465
C DEA0728 Dental Assisting 2 of 2 465

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
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OUR NUMBERS

Discover how First Coast Technical College prepares students for the Health Sciences industry.

94%
Completion Rate*
94%
PLACEMENT Rate*
N/A
Licensure

Based upon the 2022 Council on Occupational Education Annual Report CPL data is pulled from 2020 – 2021.

Steps to Enroll

Step 1‐ Attend a Program Information Session & Tour

Step 2‐ Apply for Federal Student Aid

Step 3‐ Gather Needed Documents

Step 4‐ Register for Classes

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Resources

Dental Assisting Program Costs 2023-24

 

 

Get There – Dental Assisting Career Exploration

Downloads

Dental Assisting 2023-24 Curriculum

 

Dental Assisting Student Contract 2023-24

Career Cluster Pathway for Dental Assisting

High School and Dual Enrollment

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

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