Schedule Options

General Schedule

The Dental Assisting program length is two semesters (Fall & Spring). Students completing the Dental Assisting Program will receive a Certificate of Completion and be eligible to sit for both their State (RDA) and National (CDA) Examinations. The program has a demanding schedule and students are in classes Monday-Friday.

Fall Only

• DENT 701 - Dental Science I offered during the Fall semester
• DENT 703 - Allied Health Communication offered during the Fall semester

Spring Only

• DENT 702 - Dental Science II offered during the Spring semester after you have completed DENT 701

Prior to being admitted into program

• COMM 110 or 130 - Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communications
• PSYC 100 or SOCI 100 - General Psychology or Sociology

We also highly recommend you take BIOL 130 during fall semester in preparation for DENT 702 in the spring especially if you have never taken a Biology course. This class is not required but highly recommended.

Class Schedules

• Courses Required for Certificate or A.S. Degree in Dental Assisting