SPECIALIZATION : DENTAL ASSISTING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
CAREER & TECHNICAL PROGRAMS
HEALTH SCIENCES
SPECIALIZATION : DENTAL ASSISTING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
DENTAL ASSISTING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
WHAT IS IT ?
Students in EFSC ’ s two-year Dental Assisting Program are trained in subject areas such as ethics and goals of the dental profession , human anatomy and physiology , dental equipment , instruments , materials , dental x-ray techniques , chair-side assisting techniques , sterilization , oral hygiene , office management and emergency patient care .
Various dental offices in Brevard County are utilized for clinical experiences .
The Dental Assisting Program at EFSC is accredited by the American Dental Association ’ s Commission on Dental Accreditation . Graduates of the one-year Dental Assisting Program are qualified to take the Dental Assisting National Board exam . Dental assistants who successfully complete the Dental Assisting National Board exam are able to use the title “ Certified Dental Assistant ” and the letters “ CDA ” following their name . Graduates receive certification in Expanded Functions as required by the Florida State Board of Dentistry and an Applied Technology Diploma in Dental Assisting .
Successful graduates may apply upon graduation to EFSC ’ s Dental Assisting Technology and Management Associate in Science Degree Program .
Note : This is a limited access program . A specialized application process is required for this program .
Dental Assisting Certificate Possible Positions
Job Growth by 2030
Median Salary
Dental Assisting Certificate ( DATD ) 367,000 $ 38,660 All data is taken from : BLS ( Bureau of Labor Statistics ) • O * NET Online • PayScale
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