About
The Dental Assistant Program will prepare students in acquiring entry-level employment as a Clinical Dental Assistant or a Dental Biller/ Front Office Coordinator. Students will learn the basic skills needed to satisfy requirements in starting a career in Dental Assisting. Students will learn hands-on techniques, as it relates to chairside dental assisting and current dental practice aligned with Dental Board of California Dental Practice Act. Furthermore, students will acquire career preparation skills throughout the span of the course. In addition to classroom and laboratory instruction, students are required to complete 200 hours of clinical externship with a school-approved dental site. After completion of all the Dental Board of California RDA state requirements including work experience, you may qualify to take the state examination.
Organization
Downey Adult School
Downey Adult School
Established in 1940, Downey Adult School is a higher education institution offering a wide range of career technical education programs designed to provide adults with relevant and industry-specific skills. With flexible day, evening, and online classes, the school emphasizes student success through excellent teaching, student externships, and job readiness skills development. It employs approximately 108 staff members to provide accessible and industry-relevant education.
Highlights:
- Offers comprehensive career technical education programs
- Provides flexible day, evening, and online classes
- Focuses on student success and job readiness
- Features unique programs like Massage Therapy and Court Reporting
- Offers a notable 3-4 week hybrid Phlebotomy Technician program with hands-on training
- Accredited by the California Department of Public Health and the Council on Occupational Education (COE)