About
Access Careers Dental Assistant Program
Hey there! Interested in becoming a Dental Assistant? Our Dental Assistant Program at Access Careers is just what you need!
What You'll Do:
- You'll learn to perform a variety of clinical and administrative tasks under a dentist's supervision.
- You'll be helping dentists during exams and treatments, preparing patients, taking x-rays, sterilizing instruments, and giving instructions about oral care.
- Yes, you'll also handle some admin stuff like scheduling appointments, managing patient files, and billing services.
What You'll Learn:
- The Dental Assistant Profession
- Sciences in Dentistry
- Oral Health and Prevention of Dental Diseases
- Infection Prevention in Dentistry
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Patient Information and Assessment
- Foundation of Clinical Dentistry
- Radiographic Imaging
- Dental Materials
- Assisting in Comprehensive Dental Care
- You'll also have a hands-on clinical internship
Just remember, our completion certificate doesn't make you licensed as a Certified Dental Assistant by the New York State Education Department, Office of Professions.
According to US Department Of Labor Statistics, Dental Assistants are in high demand, with a solid median annual salary. So, get ready to dive into a vibrant, growing healthcare career!
Organization
Access Careers - Hempstead Campus
Access Careers
Access Careers, headquartered in Hempstead, NY, is a higher education institution established in 1998, specializing in medical training programs. It offers a diverse education in a supportive environment, promoting excellence and helping students become independent, self-sufficient adults. The school provides flexible day, evening, and weekend classes with financial aid and convenient payment plans. Through its Career Services department, Access Careers emphasizes strong job placement assistance, ensuring graduates are equipped with current knowledge and skills to adapt to industry changes.
Highlights:
- Minority & Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE)
- Licensed by NYS Dept of Education
- Nationally accredited by COE
- Offers flexible day, evening, and weekend classes
- Provides financial aid options if qualified
- Convenient tuition payment plans
- Strong job placement assistance through career services
- Committed to quality education by certified and highly skilled instructors