May 04, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog with Addendum 
    
2024-2025 Catalog with Addendum

Dental Studies: Certified Dental Assisting, CERT

Location(s): Central Campus


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Students who earn a Certificate of Proficiency may enroll in additional courses to complete an Associate of Applied Science in Certified Dental Assisting. Pursing an associate’s degree demonstrates a commitment to professional growth and a desire to provide the best possible care to patients. It sets dental assistants apart from those who only have a certificate or diploma, which may be important when applying for job openings or seeking advancement within an existing dental office. Obtaining an associate’s degree in dental assisting may provide a range of benefits for dental assistants who want to advance in their careers and take on greater responsibilities in the field.

Enrollment in this program is limited, and those applying for admission must make application using the online submission process. See the Selective Admissions  requirements in the Admission section of this Catalog.

Marketable skills for this award include: critical thinking, detail-oriented, multi-tasking and team work.

 

Certificate of Profiency
TSI Exempt

First Semester


Total Semester Hours: 32


All required DNTA courses must be completed with a “C” or better to receive the certificate.

The TJC Certified Dental Assisting Program is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation under the following status: “approval without reporting requirements.” The Commission is a specialized body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. The Commission’s web address is http://www.ada.org/en/coda.

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