Do you like helping others? Are you interested in a hands-on medical career? If you are interested in a patient-centered healthcare career, a career as a Dental Assistant could be a great choice for you!
With High Desert Medical College’s hybrid, hands-on courses, you can get the training you need for this rewarding healthcare career in as few as 34 weeks!
At High Desert Medical College, our Dental Assisting program is designed to prepare students to start a career in dental assisting. Dental assistants work closely with dentists to provide quality patient care, performing important administrative and clinical tasks that support dental offices. This 34-week program provides intensive training emphasizing practice management, dental assisting procedures, chairside assisting, dental anatomy, radiography, and imaging. Students in the Dental Assistant program learn from professional instructors and receive real-world on-the-job experience through an externship.
Students in the Dental Assisting program learn how to:
Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion and X-ray Certification upon completion of the program.
A dental assistant supports dentists by preparing patients, sterilizing tools, taking X-rays, managing appointments, and assisting during procedures to ensure smooth, efficient dental care and patient comfort.
High Desert Medical College’s Dental Assisting program can be completed in as few as 34 weeks (morning/afternoon program), or 42 weeks (evening program).
High Desert Medical College’s Dental Assisting program is offered in a hybrid online format. Students learn classroom theory online while completing hands-on training in labs on campus. All students also gain valuable experience through an externship.
Many of High Desert Medical College’s Dental Assisting graduates go to work in dentists’ offices and dental clinics. Our Career Services department provides every student with a wide range of career support services and comprehensive job placement assistance.
In High Desert Medical College’s Dental Assisting program, you’ll gain real-world skills to work in dental offices. From greeting and preparing patients for exams and treatments, to managing dental records and insurance forms, to assisting dentists and hygienists, to taking X-rays and dental impressions. Our hands-on training prepares you for the tasks employers are hiring for, so you can step confidently into your healthcare career. Our Career Services department also provides every student with a wide range of support services and job placement assistance.
Graduates of High Desert Medical College’s Dental Assisting program receive a Certificate of Completion, Dental Assisting diploma, and an X-Ray certification, and are prepared to test for relevant industry certifications, such as through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).
To enroll, you’ll need a high school diploma or a GED. Don’t have your diploma yet? No problem – High Desert Medical College offers two high school completion programs to help you get started. Submit an interest form, stop by your closest campus, or call 888-633-4362 to get in contact with our admissions team.