DENTAL ASSISTING TECHNOLOGY - CERTIFICATE
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - District Wide
51 Main Street, Perkinston, MS, 39573
About This Program
Certificate. The Dental Assistant with Dental Radiology is a 48-hour non-credit hybrid healthcare program prepares applicants for employment opportunities within dental offices. This program will prepare students on the different aspects of professional dental assisting including virtual scenarios and dental charting. Dental assistants perform a variety of duties in the dental field including but are not limited to: therapeutic communication multicultural interaction psychology oral health preventive techniques nutrition chair side instrumentation infection control equipment safety equipment maintenance dental office emergencies and pain/anxiety management. Students will also learn the basic principles of dental radiology to prepare for the MS Dental Board Radiography Exam.
Credential
Certificate
Field of Study
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Related Occupation
Healthcare support workers assist licensed practitioners in delivering patient care, handling tasks like patient transport, phlebotomy, and medical assisting. They are essential to the efficiency of hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.
Typical Wages in Mississippi
$37,130/yr
$17.85/hr median
2024 data · O*NET via CareerOneStop (DOL/ETA & Minnesota DEED)
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Contact & Location
Location
51 Main Street, Perkinston, MS, 39573
Program Details
Format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Tuition Cost
$515
Length (Weeks)
4
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