Dental Assisting (C.C.)
The Dental Assisting Career Certificate (C.C.) program provides students with dental assisting classes that cover the theoretical, practical and clinical skills necessary to receive an entry-level position in a dental office. Dental assisting training includes dental basic sciences, dental radiographic techniques, dental materials, sterilization and infection control, chair side assisting, office management, dental specialties and expanded functions.
The Dental Assisting program has been approved by the Florida Board of Dentistry to prepare students for certification in expanded functions and dental radiology.
Industry Associations
Class Schedules
Thursday, 8am to 5pm
Friday, 8:30am to 12:30pm
This is a Limited Access program.
Degree:
Career Certificate (C.C.)
Credit Hours:
1,230 Clock/Contact hours
Online Program :
No
Program Code: 5649
Financial Aid Eligible :
Yes
hcic@fscj.edu
(904) 646-2300
Career Options
Certifications/Licensing
This program has been approved by the Florida Board of Dentistry to prepare students for certification in expanded functions and dental radiology. Program graduates can immediately obtain their Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential by taking and passing the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) examinations upon graduation.
Note: If you are considering employment in a state other than Florida, please visit https://www.fscj.edu/academics/license-disclose to determine if this program will meet the selected state’s requirements to sit for licensure or certification testing.